Used Land Rover Defender for Sale nearFairfield, CA

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 $56,752, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $56,568 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 is a strong choice if you want a rugged SUV with standout capability and a distinctive personality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its off-road ability, sturdy build, and unique styling. They also frequently highlight its power and versatility, especially for buyers who want something that can handle daily driving and trail use with equal confidence.

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

The main trade-offs are fuel economy, on-pavement handling, and rear visibility, especially in more capability-focused versions. Some buyers will also notice that the Defender’s premium pricing rises quickly as equipment and performance increase.

37.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Defender for its rugged construction, strong power, and ability to handle both everyday use and off-road driving. The model’s distinctive styling and versatile character also come through again and again in the feedback.

• Owners rate the Land Rover Defender between 3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is tied more to upkeep costs and the complexity of higher-spec versions than to the Defender’s core appeal.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.4% — 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 that continues to integrate wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: 20 mpg combined (18 mpg city, 22 mpg highway) with either powertrain, 16 mpg combined for models with the supercharged 5.0-liter V8, and 17 mpg combined (15 mpg city, 19 mpg highway) for the Defender Octa.

Which Land Rover Defender trim should I buy?

The 2026 Land Rover Defender offers these trims:

• Defender 90: the two-door body style with the Defender’s rugged design and upscale cabin; a good fit if you want the most compact version.
• Defender 110: the four-door body style that balances everyday usability with the Defender’s core capability; this is the best-value choice for many buyers.
• Defender 130: the stretched four-door version that adds more space and a more family-friendly layout.
• Defender X: adds more black trim, including a blackout treatment for the front fascia and hood.
• Trophy Edition: adds Sandglow Yellow paint that recalls Camel Trophy Land Rovers.
• Defender Octa: the high-performance version with massive fender flares, enormous all-terrain tires, and a 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.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare trims, equipment, and pricing. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward because inventory depth helps you find the right combination of features and value.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are in the double-digit range, while the newest model year has the smallest decline and has held value best relative to the others shown.

The 2025, 2023, and 2021 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 covers the bases with standard driver-assistance tech, including 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 −7.64% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.45%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 39%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,847. The Land Rover Defender offers a rugged, distinctive character that blends off-road capability with everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Land Rover offers several powertrain options for the 2026 Defender, including a base turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 296 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, plus a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that produces 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, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is also standard on most trim levels.
• Safety: A driver-attention monitor is new for 2026, giving the Defender a feature that’s been available on certain non-luxury vehicles for some time.
• 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.

How does the 2024 Land Rover Defender compare to the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Land Rover Defender:

• Pros: Impressive off-road capabilities, Long list of standard interior and safety features, Powerful selection of engines.
• Cons: Handling is more cumbersome than most luxury SUVs, Below-average fuel economy.

2024 Jeep Wrangler:

• Pros: Unparalleled off-road chops, Excellent infotainment, Improved tow rating.
• Cons: Poor ride quality on pavement, Advanced safety features are not standard, Low safety scores.

Our experts score the 2024 Land Rover Defender 7.7/10 and the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 7.8/10. The Defender brings a more premium-feeling cabin and a longer list of standard interior and safety features, while the Wrangler counters with stronger infotainment praise and a lower starting MSRP. If you want the more upscale all-around SUV, the Defender stands out; if you want the lower entry price and a more focused off-road icon, the Wrangler is compelling.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.