Used Land Rover Defender for Sale nearAsheville, NC

How much does the Land Rover Defender cost in today's market?

Used Land Rover Defender prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Land Rover Defender's current nationwide average price is $57,717, and its year-round low is $57,751.62. These figures reflect this model only, and they show how much pricing can vary by model year and configuration.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Land Rover Defender a good car?

Yes — the Land Rover Defender earns strong owner approval across its lineup, and its appeal is anchored by a 4.62/5 all-generations user rating.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Defender's off-road capability, rugged build, and distinctive styling. Across the model years, the cabin also comes through as a major draw, with a versatile, spacious feel and a character that suits both adventure use and everyday driving.

Expert reviews rate the 2026 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs that recur are fuel economy, pricing, and some road manners, especially in versions focused on capability. Even so, the Defender's mix of presence, versatility, and trail-ready hardware gives it a clear identity that many shoppers find compelling.

33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Defender's rugged construction, strong capability, and distinctive character as core strengths. The model also earns praise for its versatility, with a setup that works for both off-road use and daily driving.

• Owners rate the Land Rover Defender between 3.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is tied more to upkeep and operating costs than to the Defender's basic appeal, so a careful inspection and service-history review matter.

What should I look for when buying a used Land Rover Defender?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.7% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and a surround-view camera system
• Infotainment: a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 20 mpg combined (18 mpg city, 22 mpg highway); 16 mpg combined; 17 mpg combined (15 mpg city, 19 mpg highway)

Which Land Rover Defender trim should I buy?

The 2026 Land Rover Defender offers these trims:

• Defender 90 S: the base starting point, with the 19-inch wheels, the 13.1-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a strong standard safety suite; best if you want the most accessible entry into the lineup.
• Defender 110: the best-value choice for many shoppers, since it adds the four-door layout and keeps the Defender's core capability and everyday usability.
• Defender 130: the stretched body style for buyers who want more room and a more versatile cabin layout.
• Defender X: adds more black trim, including a blackout treatment for the front fascia and hood.
• Defender Octa: the high-performance version with massive fender flares, enormous all-terrain tires, and the 6D Dynamics suspension system.

What Land Rover Defender do most buyers choose?

The Land Rover Defender years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, trim, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop when you want both selection and deal availability.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

Most Defender model years show double-digit year-over-year price declines, which is good news if you're shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The newest model year in the table is falling more slowly than the older ones, while the rest of the lineup shows steeper drops that can create stronger value opportunities.

The 2025, 2021, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Land Rover Defender safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 6/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 7/10

When it comes to standard driver-assistance tech, Land Rover covers the bases with adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and a surround-view camera system.

For the safest used buy, the 2024 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Land Rover Defender now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −6.61% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $59,675. The Land Rover Defender offers a rugged, distinctive character that blends capability with everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Land Rover offers several powertrain options for the 2026 Defender, including a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 296 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, and a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with 626 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: For 2026, the Defender receives a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen that continues to integrate wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster on most trim levels.
• Safety: A driver-attention monitor is new for 2026, and the standard driver-assistance suite includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: Pricing ranges from just over $60,000 for a base Defender 90 S to around $160,000 for an Octa.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.