Used Land Rover Defender for Sale nearBeaumont, TX

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 $57,525, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $57,484 over the past year. 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 a strong overall reputation from owners, and its appeal is anchored by its 4.62/5 all-generations user rating.

The most consistent praise centers on its exceptional off-road capability, rugged construction, and distinctive styling. Owners also repeatedly highlight its power and versatility, with many appreciating how it works as both an adventure vehicle and a daily driver.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert reviews are fuel economy, comfort, and cost, especially on higher-output versions and more heavily equipped trims.

34.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Defender for its rugged build, strong power, and standout styling, and expert impressions reinforce its capability and broad usefulness. Across the model years, the Defender’s character comes through as durable, distinctive, and well suited to buyers who want real versatility.

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

For long-term ownership, you should plan for a premium SUV experience with premium running costs, so careful maintenance history matters when you shop used.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Land Rover’s 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.
• Infotainment: For 2026, the Defender receives a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen that continues to integrate wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The Defender 110 is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined (18 mpg city, 22 mpg highway) with either powertrain, while models with the supercharged 5.0-liter V8 are rated at 16 mpg combined.

Which Land Rover Defender trim should I buy?

The 2026 Land Rover Defender offers these trims:

• Defender 90 S: This is the entry point, and it gives you the Defender’s core rugged character at the lowest price in the lineup.
• Defender 110: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it balances the Defender’s capability, comfort, and broad powertrain availability.
• Defender 130: This stretched body style adds more space and a more expansive four-door layout.
• Defender X: This trim adds more black exterior trim, including a blackout treatment for the front fascia and hood.
• Defender Trophy Edition: This edition adds Sandglow Yellow paint that recalls the Camel Trophy Land Rovers.
• Defender Octa: This high-performance version adds massive fender flares, enormous all-terrain tires, and the 6D Dynamics suspension system for serious performance and capability.

What Land Rover Defender do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a better chance of finding the body style and equipment you want.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which is good news if you’re shopping used. Several model years have seen double-digit declines, while the newest year in the table has softened less sharply than the others. That pattern gives you more room to find value, especially if you’re targeting a recent model year.

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

Land Rover’s 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.

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 −7.25% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $59,160. The Land Rover Defender offers a distinctive blend of rugged styling, real off-road character, and upscale cabin presence.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Defender’s turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six produces 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, and Land Rover says it should get from 0–60 mph in just under or just over six seconds depending on body style.
• 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, joining the Defender’s standard driver-assistance suite.
• 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.