Service and repair manuals for 6 model years of the Land Rover Defender, 2011 to 2016. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Land Rover published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 2.4L I4 — 147 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged · 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Defender year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $49.99 | — | 2.2L I4 | Heritage Sport Utility 2-Door · Adventure Sport Utility 4-Door · Adventure Sport Utility 2-Door · Heritage Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2015 | $49.99 | — | 2.2L I4 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door | select |
| 2014 | $49.99 | — | 2.2L I4 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door | select |
| 2013 | $49.99 | — | 2.2L I4 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door | select |
| 2012 | $29.99 | — | 2.2L I4; 2.4L I4 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door | select |
| 2011 | $29.99 | — | 2.4L I4 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
Related Land Rover models: Land Rover Defender 110 1993–2024 · Land Rover Defender 130 2023–2024 · Land Rover Defender 90 1994–2024
02 / Other yearsOther Defender years
2016 Land Rover Defender · $49.99 select →
Engines: 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Heritage Sport Utility 2-Door · Adventure Sport Utility 4-Door · Adventure Sport Utility 2-Door · Heritage Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2016 Defender.
2015 Land Rover Defender · $49.99 select →
Engines: 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2015 Defender.
2014 Land Rover Defender · $49.99 select →
Engines: 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2014 Defender.
2013 Land Rover Defender · $49.99 select →
Engines: 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2013 Defender.
2012 Land Rover Defender · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.4L I4 — 147 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged. Trims: SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2012 Defender.
2011 Land Rover Defender · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.4L I4 — 147 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged. Trims: SE Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2011 Defender.
03 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Defender manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Defender manual
Which Defender years does this manual cover?
Every year from 2011 to 2016 — 6 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Land Rover Defender manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Land Rover published for the Defender, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Defender wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Defender manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Why do some Defender years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 2011–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2016 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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