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Defender
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Prices vary depending on generation, trim level, and integrated features. Earlier-model Defenders with simple toughened rear glass are typically the most affordable to replace. Later variants with integrated brake-light circuits, antenna elements, or solar-control coating carry higher replacement costs due to the complexity of matching those factory specifications and reconnecting electrical components correctly.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £304 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £304 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £304 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £304 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £304 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £304 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £304 — £559 | 3 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £304 — £315 | 2 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1992 |
| 1991 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1991 |
| 1990 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1990 |
| 1989 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1989 |
| 1988 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1988 |
| 1987 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1987 |
| 1986 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1986 |
| 1985 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1985 |
| 1984 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1984 |
| 1983 | £288 — £315 | 3 variants | Price my 1983 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older Defenders can still be booked.
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Rear-window replacement on your Defender follows a straightforward process from quote to finish.
Complete a quick online quiz to identify your exact Defender variant — generation, trim, and installed features.
Receive an instant quote with a transparent breakdown of your costs.
Once booked, our parts-check team confirms your replacement glass matches your factory specification, including any integrated elements.
A technician near you is matched to your job and visits at your chosen time — mobile at your address or at a workshop.
The fitting typically takes 30–60 minutes of the technician's time. Your fitter will remove as much broken glass as they can reach, but small shards can lodge in places that need deeper access, so a professional valet afterwards is recommended.
You'll receive a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
Book your Defender rear-window replacement through UK Car Glass and drive away with confidence.
Most Defender rear-window replacements can be carried out mobile at your address. However, if your Defender is equipped with integrated antenna elements in the rear glass — common on certain LR3, LR4, and newer Range Rover Defender variants — your technician may need workshop access to properly test the radio connection after fitting.
Otherwise, you can choose mobile fitting at home or a workshop appointment based on your preference and the technician's availability in your area.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
On the Land Rover Defender: fitted on every one of the 5 rear window variants we list; model years 1983–2026.
Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
On the Land Rover Defender: fitted on 4 of the 5 rear window variants we list (80%); model years 1983–2026.
Most Defender rear windows carry a subtle green tint, which is hard to see but important for UV protection and matching your original glass.
Confirmed during your quote. The exact shade varies by generation and trim — our parts-check team will match it to your vehicle's specification.
On the Land Rover Defender: fitted on 2 of the 5 rear window variants we list (40%); model years 1983–2026.
A high-level brake light integrated into the rear window via silkscreen or wiring. The replacement glass must carry the same pattern so your vehicle's lighting circuit reconnects cleanly.
Common on mid-range and higher trims from the 2010s onwards. Confirmed during the quote and verified before your replacement is fitted.
On the Land Rover Defender: fitted on 2 of the 5 rear window variants we list (40%); model years 2020–2026.
A solar-coated glass that absorbs the Sun's infrared rays, reducing cabin heat and UV exposure — a premium comfort feature.
Typically offered on higher trims or as an optional specification on newer Defenders. Confirmed during your quote.
On the Land Rover Defender: fitted on 1 of the 5 rear window variants we list (20%); model years 2021–2026.
Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
The Land Rover Defender has been in continuous production since 1983, evolving through several distinct generations and body styles. Modern variants are more likely to feature tinted glass and integrated electrical elements than earlier models.
From the mid-2010s onwards, newer Defenders increasingly incorporate integrated features such as brake-light patterns in the rear window and solar-control glass on certain trims. Some models also carry antenna elements built into the rear glass itself, which must be correctly reconnected during replacement to preserve radio functionality.
While most Defenders don't require ADAS calibration for rear-window replacement, matching your factory specification — including any integrated electrical or tinting details — is essential for a seamless fit and proper function.
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