Used Land Rover Defender for Sale near Fort Morgan, CO

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 $57,173, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $56,684 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 owner approval across the full lineup.

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

Owners consistently praise its off-road capability, rugged build, and distinctive styling, and they also value its versatility for both adventure use and everyday driving. Reviewers also point to its power and strong overall character as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are fuel economy and comfort, along with high running costs and premium pricing.

35.9% 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 capability, and distinctive character. Across the lineup, the model’s appeal centers on durability, power, and the way it balances off-road talent with everyday usability.

• 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 shaped by premium upkeep costs and the complexity that comes with a highly capable luxury SUV.

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 with 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, and the Defender Octa test car was rated at 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: The two-door body style brings the classic Defender shape in a compact package, with standard four-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic, and the rugged character that defines the model.
• Defender 110: The four-door layout adds everyday flexibility and is the most widely available body style, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers who want the Defender’s core mix of capability and usability.
• Defender 130: The stretched four-door body style adds more space and a more family-friendly footprint while keeping the Defender’s off-road identity.
• Defender Octa: The high-performance version adds the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, 6D Dynamics suspension, wider ride height and track width, and optional 33-inch all-terrain tires for buyers who want the most extreme capability and performance.
• Defender Trophy Edition: This special edition adds Sandglow Yellow paint that recalls the Camel Trophy Land Rovers.
• Defender X: This trim adds more black exterior trim, including a blackout treatment for the front fascia and hood.
• Defender S: The entry point in the pricing range gives you the Defender’s rugged design and core capability at the most accessible starting point.

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, mileage, and configuration. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop when you want a broad selection of listings.

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 and want to benefit from lower asking prices. Most model years are posting double-digit year-over-year declines, while the newest year is falling by a smaller amount. That pattern gives you more room to find value in recent used Defenders without waiting for a major shift in the market.

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 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. A driver-attention monitor is new for 2026.

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 −7.14% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.92%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $57,984. The Land Rover Defender offers a rugged, boxy design with serious off-road ability and a cabin that blends adventure-ready character with everyday comfort.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Land Rover offers several powertrain options for the 2026 Defender, including a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder 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, joining the Defender’s standard adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.