Head to head
Land Rover Defender 90 vs Land Rover Discovery
The Land Rover Defender 90 is a short-wheelbase off-road 4x4. The Land Rover Discovery is a seven-seat suv.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Land Rover Defender 90 | Land Rover Discovery | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | up to 6 | 5, 7, or commercial van versions |
| Body | 3-door, short wheelbase | - |
| Engines | - | 3.0-litre V6 petrol, 3.0-litre I6 or 2.0-litre diesel |
| Transmission | - | 8-speed automatic |
| Construction | - | aluminium unitary body, up to 480kg lighter than predecessor |
Sources: Land Rover Defender 90, Land Rover Discovery. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Defender 90 if...
The smallest and most compact Defender body, aimed at buyers wanting real off-road capability without the length of the 110 or 130. It is used commercially as a rugged utility vehicle as much as a leisure 4x4.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Buy or hire the Discovery if...
Land Rover's mainstream seven-seat SUV, built for family and outdoor use with real off-road ability. Vendors sometimes list it under the separate 'Range Rover' name, though it is properly part of the Land Rover Discovery line.
Listed by
- Starr Luxury Cars - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Land Rover Defender 90 and the Land Rover Discovery?
The Land Rover Defender 90 is a short-wheelbase off-road 4x4; the Land Rover Discovery is a seven-seat SUV.
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