Where is the 2025 Land Rover Defender made?
The 2025 Land Rover Defender versions reported to NHTSA (Defender - 110, Defender - 130, Defender - 90, Defender - Octa) are assembled in Slovakia.
Assembled in Slovakia.
No US assembly plant was reported for these versions, so the loan interest generally does not qualify for the deduction. Other versions may be filed with NHTSA later. Your VIN or window sticker confirms where yours was built.
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Where each version is built
| Version, as reported to NHTSA | Final assembly |
|---|---|
| Defender - 110 | Slovakia |
| Defender - 130 | Slovakia |
| Defender - 90 | Slovakia |
| Defender - Octa | Slovakia |
Questions about the 2025 Land Rover Defender
Is the 2025 Land Rover Defender made in the USA?
No. The 2025 Land Rover Defender versions reported to NHTSA are assembled in Slovakia, and no US assembly plant was reported.
Does the 2025 Land Rover Defender qualify for the car loan interest deduction?
Generally no. The deduction requires final assembly in the United States. If your window sticker or VIN shows a US final assembly point, check your exact vehicle with the VIN tool.
How much of the 2025 Land Rover Defender is made in the US and Canada?
US and Canadian parts make up 1% of its value, according to the manufacturer's labeling report to NHTSA. The largest foreign source of parts is United Kingdom, at 31%.
Where are the 2025 Land Rover Defender's engine and transmission made?
The engine or motor comes from Germany and the United Kingdom. The transmission comes from Germany.
Where this information comes from
Assembly countries and parts content come from the 2025 American Automobile Labeling Act report that Jaguar Land Rover Limited filed with NHTSA (listing dated April 7, 2025). Plant details for an individual vehicle come from NHTSA's VIN decoder. Manufacturers can change plants during a model year, so confirm with your VIN or window sticker.
All Land Rover models and the car loan interest deduction rules