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Land Rover Defender · Car radio
Land Rover Defender Android screen & radio upgrade, generation by generation.
Radio King does head unit upgrade on every Land Rover Defender generation we see: L316 Tdi / Td5 (1990–2006): DAB radio or a compact Android unit in the single-DIN slot, with a screen that sits proud of the shallow pod; speakers and wiring made good where the truck had none; L316 Puma (2007–2016): Android screen made for the Puma centre dash in the single-DIN position, or a DAB radio with Bluetooth for a working truck. From €290. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.
By generation
Car radio on each Defender: how we do it.
Find your years in the first two columns. The factory system decides the route, and the route decides the price — send the reg if you are not sure which one you have.
| Generation | Years | Factory system | How we do it | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L316 Tdi / Td5 | 1990–2006 | Single-DIN radio in the dash pod or centre console, no screen; many trucks had no radio at all when new | DAB radio or a compact Android unit in the single-DIN slot, with a screen that sits proud of the shallow pod; speakers and wiring made good where the truck had none | from €290 |
| L316 Puma | 2007–2016 | Single-DIN Land Rover CD radio in the new centre dash, no screen | Android screen made for the Puma centre dash in the single-DIN position, or a DAB radio with Bluetooth for a working truck | from €290 |
Be the first
No Land Rover Defender car radio case on Latest Jobs yet. Yours could be the first.
Book the car radio install, let us photograph the finished car for a case study, and you get a discount on the fitting. Every Defender owner after you gets a real example to look at.
Land Rover case studies
Recent Land Rover installs.
Defender car radio first, then other Land Rover work from the Dublin 11 workshop: what was fitted and what changed on the dash.
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Land Rover car radio kits in the shop
Supply-only with delivery across Ireland, or fitted at our Dublin 11 workshop with the fitting booked at checkout.
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Car Radios
Land Rover Discovery 4 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
Years 2009–2016
€800
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Car Radios
Land Rover Discovery Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
Years 2014–2017
From €380
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CarPlay Boxes
Land Rover Discovery 4 Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2010–2016)
Years 2010–2016
€400
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CarPlay Boxes
Land Rover Discovery Sport Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2015–2018)
Years 2015–2018
€400
More for your Defender
Other Defender services.
Generation-by-generation guides first, then everything else the workshop does on a Land Rover.
FAQ
Land Rover Defender car radio: questions people ask.
Answers for Defender owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat fits in a Defender dash that has only a single-DIN slot?
Two options. A DAB radio with Bluetooth is the simple one and suits a working truck. A compact Android unit with a screen that sits proud of the dash gives wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation, DAB and a reversing camera input, and fits both the pre-2007 pod and the Puma centre dash. We make good the wiring and add speakers where the vehicle never had any.
Is there any point changing the radio in a 2020-on Defender?
No, and we do not suggest it. The L663 has Pivi Pro with CarPlay and Android Auto built in, and the screen is part of the climate and vehicle controls. What we do on those cars is wireless CarPlay, dash cams, speaker upgrades and a second camera for towing. The radio work on this page is for the classic and Puma Defenders.
How much does car radio cost on a Land Rover Defender?
It depends on the generation. L316 Tdi / Td5 (1990–2006): from €290; L316 Puma (2007–2016): from €290. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.
Which Land Rover Defender years can have car radio?
L316 Tdi / Td5, built 1990–2006 (Single-DIN radio in the dash pod or centre console, no screen; many trucks had no radio at all when new): DAB radio or a compact Android unit in the single-DIN slot, with a screen that sits proud of the shallow pod; speakers and wiring made good where the truck had none. L316 Puma, built 2007–2016 (Single-DIN Land Rover CD radio in the new centre dash, no screen): Android screen made for the Puma centre dash in the single-DIN position, or a DAB radio with Bluetooth for a working truck.
How long does car radio take on a Land Rover Defender?
Two to three hours, usually the same day on the Land Rover Defender L316. You can wait at the workshop or drop the car in the morning and collect it the same day.
What stays factory when you fit car radio on a Land Rover Defender?
On every Defender we work on — L316 — the steering-wheel buttons, the factory amplifier and speakers, the reverse camera and the climate controls stay; the new unit adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB and a camera input.
Do I need to book car radio for my Land Rover Defender, and is there a warranty?
Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (L316) on WhatsApp or the form below, and we confirm the route, the price and the next free slot. The work carries a one-year warranty, and the workshop is in Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11, Monday to Saturday.
Related pages
Car radio around the Defender.
The same job on other Land Rover series, the make hub and the guides that go with this page.
- Service Car radio installation
- This car Everything we fit on a Land Rover Defender
- Also on this car Land Rover Defender speakers
- Same service Car radio on the Land Rover Discovery
- Same service Car radio on the Land Rover Discovery Sport
- Guide Cheap Android Car Radio Fitting in Ireland: Real Prices Compared, and What the Cheapest Job Leaves Out
- Guide Cheap CarPlay Installation in Ireland: The Cheapest Route for Your Car, With Real Prices
- Quote Get a quote for your Land Rover Defender
Contact
Book your Defender car radio install.
Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.