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Land Rover
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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 | £281 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £281 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £281 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £281 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £281 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £281 — £614 | 4 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £281 — £559 | 3 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £281 — £311 | 2 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £281 — £311 | 2 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £281 — £311 | 2 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £281 — £348 | 3 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £281 — £311 | 2 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1992 |
| 1991 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1991 |
| 1990 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1990 |
| 1989 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1989 |
| 1988 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1988 |
| 1987 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1987 |
| 1986 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1986 |
| 1985 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1985 |
| 1984 | £281 — £313 | 3 variants | Price my 1984 |
| 1983 | £281 — £313 | 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.
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.
Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
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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