The Defender 110 has two LATCH positions, in the second-row outboard seats, plus three second-row top tethers. The optional 5+2 third row has no LATCH or tether anchors. Here is exactly what fits where.
How many car seats fit in a Land Rover Defender 110?
Two car seats fit easily using the LATCH anchors in the second-row outboard seats. LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, the built-in anchors that car seats clip into. A third seat may fit in the second-row center with narrow seats, installed with the seat belt and center top tether. The optional 5+2 third row has no LATCH or top tether anchors, so it is best suited to older children in belt-positioning boosters, where the owner's manual permits.
Defender 110 Car Seat Positions by Row
Every seating position in the 5-seat and 5+2 Defender 110, and what it can hold.
Seating position
Anchors
What to know
Front passenger
Not a car seat position
NHTSA recommends that children under 13 ride in the back seat.
Front jump seat (if equipped)
Not permitted
Land Rover states a child restraint should not be installed in the optional front-row jump seat.
2nd row, left and right outboard
2 LATCH sets + labeled top tethers
Lower anchors are exposed at the seat crease. Best positions for infant, convertible, and booster seats.
2nd row, center
Top tether only, no lower anchors
Install with the seat belt. The tether anchor sits lower on the seatback and is not labeled.
3rd row (5+2 option), both seats
No LATCH, no top tethers
Seat belts only. Rear-facing seats could not be fitted in Euro NCAP's check. Best for older kids in boosters, if the owner's manual allows.
Sources: Cars.com Car Seat Check and three-row review (certified child passenger safety technicians), U.S. News (2026 Defender), and Euro NCAP's Defender assessment. Always confirm with the child safety section of the owner's manual for your model year, since equipment can vary by market and configuration.
5-Seat vs 5+2: Which Works for Your Family?
5-seat Defender 110
Two LATCH positions and three top tethers in the second row.
Flat load floor when the second row folds, per Cars.com.
Best for families with one or two children in car seats.
5+2 Defender 110
Same second-row LATCH and tether setup as the 5-seat.
Third row has seat belts only, no LATCH or tethers.
A car seat in the second row blocks the tilt-forward access to the third row.
Best for families with older kids who have outgrown harness seats.
Cars.com's certified child passenger safety technicians tested the current-generation Defender 110 (2020 model). U.S. News describes the same second-row LATCH layout on the 2026 model.
Test
Grade
What they found
LATCH
A
Two sets of lower anchors exposed in the outboard seats; easy to find and use. Outboard tethers are labeled.
Rear-facing infant seat
A
Plenty of room and a drama-free installation.
Rear-facing convertible
A
Fit well with no installation issues.
Forward-facing convertible
B
Tether anchors easy to find, but the thick anchor bar made hooking and unhooking the tether tricky.
Booster seat
B
Fit well, but low-mounted buckles can be hard for younger kids to reach.
Three across
Did not fit
Very close with Cars.com's test seats; narrow car seats may fit.
How to Install a Car Seat in the Defender 110
1
Use a second-row outboard seatFind the two exposed lower anchor bars at the seat crease on either outboard seat.
2
Connect the lower attachmentsPush the car seat's lower connectors onto both bars until they click, following your car seat manual for rear-facing or forward-facing use.
3
Attach the top tether for forward-facing seatsHook the tether to the labeled anchor on the seatback. Cars.com notes the anchor bar is thick, so angle the hook to seat it fully.
4
Tighten and testPress down on the seat and tighten the strap. It should move less than one inch side to side or front to back at the belt path.
5
Watch the weight limitLATCH lower anchors are rated for a combined 65 pounds, child plus seat. Above that, switch to a seat-belt installation and keep using the top tether.
Test Your Car Seats at Land Rover North Haven
Bring your car seats when you visit. We will help you install them, check third-row access in a 5+2 model, and compare the 110 with the 130.
How many car seats fit in a Land Rover Defender 110?
Two car seats fit easily in the second row using the LATCH anchors in the outboard seats. A third seat in the second-row center may fit with narrow car seats, using the seat belt and the center top tether. Cars.com's certified technicians came very close but could not fit three of their test seats across.
Where are the LATCH anchors in the Defender 110?
The two sets of lower anchors are in the second-row outboard seats, exposed at the seat crease. There are three top tether anchors on the second-row seatbacks: the two outboard anchors are labeled, and the center anchor sits lower on the seatback.
Does the Defender 110 third row have LATCH or top tethers?
No. The optional 5+2 third row has seat belts but no LATCH lower anchors or top tether anchors. That rules out LATCH-installed and tethered harness seats back there. Check the child safety section of your owner's manual before using any child seat in the third row.
Can you put a car seat in the Defender 110 third row?
Only in limited cases. In Euro NCAP's testing, a forward-facing, seat-belt-installed child seat could be fitted in the third row as Land Rover intends, but a rear-facing seat could not. In practice, the third row suits older children in belt-positioning boosters, if your owner's manual permits it.
Is the Defender 110 5+2 good for families with car seats?
It works best for families with older children. A car seat in the second row prevents that seat from tilting forward for third-row access, and the third row has no child-seat anchors. Families with multiple young children should also consider the Defender 130 or Discovery.
Can a child seat go in the Defender front jump seat?
No. Land Rover states that a child restraint should not be installed in the optional front-row jump seat. NHTSA recommends that children under 13 ride in the back seat.
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