Used Land Rover Defender for Sale near District of Columbia

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 $57,041, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $57,041 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 strong marks from owners across the lineup, anchored by an all-generations user rating of 4.62/5. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its rugged construction, exceptional off-road capability, and distinctive styling. Many also value its versatility, with the Defender fitting both adventure use and everyday driving.

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

The main tradeoffs are fuel economy, comfort, and ownership cost, especially in higher-performance versions and in models where the cabin and road manners lean more utilitarian.

35.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Defender’s robust build quality, power, and unique styling, and expert coverage reinforces its strong off-road character and everyday versatility. That combination gives you a vehicle with a clear identity and broad capability.

• 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 premium running costs and the complexity that comes with the Defender’s capability and equipment than to its core appeal.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.9% — 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: a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 20 mpg combined (18 mpg city, 22 mpg highway) with the Defender 110’s mild-hybrid turbo-four or turbo-six, 16 mpg combined with the supercharged 5.0-liter V8, and 17 mpg combined (15 mpg city, 19 mpg highway) with the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8

Which Land Rover Defender trim should I buy?

The 2026 Land Rover Defender offers these trims:

• Defender 90: the two-door body style with 19-inch wheels standard, a white contrasting roof available, and the Defender’s rugged design and upscale interior; it suits you if you want the classic short-wheelbase format.
• Defender 110: the four-door version that brings the broadest everyday versatility, with the standard coil-spring setup, available air suspension, and the strongest all-around mix of capability and comfort; this is the best-value trim for most buyers.
• Defender 130: the stretched body style that adds more space and a more family-friendly layout while keeping the Defender’s off-road hardware and distinctive look.
• Defender X: the blacked-out appearance package with more black trim, including the front fascia and hood, for buyers who want a more aggressive look.
• Trophy Edition: the special edition with Sandglow Yellow paint that recalls Camel Trophy Land Rovers, aimed at shoppers who want a more distinctive heritage-inspired look.
• Octa: the high-performance Defender 110 with massive fender flares, optional chopped carbon fiber exterior trim, 33-inch all-terrain tires on 20-inch wheels, and 6D Dynamics suspension for buyers who want the most extreme performance and off-road hardware.

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 easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can help you find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to attract more attention from shoppers, which usually keeps the market active.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

The Defender’s used prices are moving lower across every model year shown, which creates better opportunities for shoppers. Several years have posted double-digit declines, so you can often find meaningful savings compared with prior pricing. The newest model year in the table has fallen less than the older ones, but it still shows a clear downward move.

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 −5.49% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.82%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $58,520. The Land Rover Defender offers a distinctive blend of rugged styling, real off-road character, and upscale everyday appeal.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Land Rover offers several powertrain options for the 2026 Defender, including a base turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 296 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, plus a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with 395 hp and 406 lb-ft 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, 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 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.