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Land Rover Defender Insurance Cost in Washington, D.C.

Insuring a Land Rover Defender in Washington, D.C. costs about $2,285 a year ($190/month) for full coverage by our estimate — +26% versus the same car nationally — the 4th most expensive of 51 states for this model.

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These are estimates, not quotes. Figures are modeled from public data (NAIC, Census, FEMA, IIHS/HLDI) for comparison only. Your actual premium depends on your insurer, driving history, vehicle and coverage choices. We are not an insurance company or agency. How we estimate

Land Rover Defender insurance in Washington, D.C. at a glance

Full coverage
$2,285
$1,875–$2,695
25/50/10 minimum
$685
$57/mo
Same car nationally
$1,815
full coverage
Avg. car in DC
$2,005
+14% for the Defender

The Land Rover Defender is 14% more expensive than the average vehicle to insure in Washington, D.C., reflecting HLDI collision losses of 126 and comprehensive losses of 176 (100 = average). Washington, D.C.'s own base rates are 31% higher than the national average, which carries through to every model.

Washington, D.C. factors that affect Defender premiums

  • Uninsured drivers: 23.1% of Washington, D.C. drivers are uninsured (U.S. 15.4%), which raises the value of uninsured motorist coverage for your Defender.
  • Theft: 674 vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents (U.S. 197).
  • Weather: FEMA rates Washington, D.C.'s expected annual losses as very low for hail, relatively low for tornado, relatively low for hurricane, relatively low for inland (river) flooding, relatively low for strong wind — hail, wind and flood claims fall under comprehensive.
  • Crash risk: 1.33 traffic deaths per 100 million miles (U.S. 1.19).
  • Fault system: At-fault (tort).

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Land Rover Defender insurance cost in Washington, D.C. cities

CityFull coverageMinimumvs. state
Washington$2,285$6850%

Land Rover Defender insurance in Washington, D.C. by driver

Estimated annual Land Rover Defender premium in Washington, D.C.
DriverMinimumStandardFull coverageFull / month
Teen driver (18, own policy) $1,880 $2,725 $6,285 $524
Young adult (22) $1,095 $1,585 $3,655 $305
Adult in their 30s $685 $990 $2,285 $190
Adult in their 50s $630 $910 $2,105 $175
Senior (72) $765 $1,110 $2,560 $213
30s, one at-fault accident $990 $1,435 $3,315 $276
30s, DUI on record $1,265 $1,835 $4,230 $353

Coverage levels

Estimated premium by coverage level (driver in their 30s, clean record)
Coverage levelWhat it includesPer yearPer monthTypical range
State minimum liability Only the liability (and PIP/UM where required) limits your state mandates. No coverage for your own car. $685 $57 $560–$805
Standard liability (100/300/100) Higher liability limits plus uninsured motorist coverage. Still no coverage for damage to your own car. $990 $83 $815–$1,170
Full coverage Standard liability plus collision and comprehensive, typically required on a financed or leased car. $2,285 $190 $1,875–$2,695

Washington, D.C. minimum: 25/50/10 liability coverage. Lenders require collision and comprehensive on financed or leased cars.

Rivals in Washington, D.C.

ModelFull coverage in DCvs. Defender
BMW X5$2,135−7%
Cadillac Escalade$2,085−9%
Porsche Cayenne$2,310+1%
BMW X6$2,935+28%

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Frequently asked questions

How much is Land Rover Defender insurance in Washington, D.C.?

About $2,285 a year ($190 a month) for full coverage and $685 for Washington, D.C.'s minimum liability, for a driver in their 30s with a clean record. That is 26% more than the national estimate for the same car.

Is the Land Rover Defender cheaper to insure than the average car in Washington, D.C.?

The average vehicle in Washington, D.C. is about $2,005 a year for full coverage in our model, so the Land Rover Defender is 14% more expensive than average.

Where in Washington, D.C. is Land Rover Defender insurance cheapest?

Among the largest Washington, D.C. cities, Washington has the lowest estimate (about $2,285) and Washington the highest (about $2,285).

What insurance do I need for a Land Rover Defender in Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. requires at least 25/50/10 liability coverage. If the car is financed or leased, the lender will also require collision and comprehensive.

How we estimate this

We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.

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