Used Land Rover Defender for Sale nearSalisbury, 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 $57,286, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $57,286 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 broad appeal and a distinctive personality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its off-road capability, power, rugged build quality, and unique styling. Across the model years, the Defender also stands out for its versatility, with a mix of everyday usability and trail-ready character that many shoppers value.

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, handling, and pricing, especially on higher-spec versions. For many used buyers, that means the Defender makes the most sense when you value capability, style, and presence more than efficiency or bargain pricing.

35.2% 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 standout off-road ability. The model also earns repeat praise for its distinctive styling and broad versatility, which helps it work as both an adventure vehicle and a daily driver.

• 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 most tied to the Defender’s premium complexity and the costs that can come with it, so a careful inspection and service-history review are especially worthwhile.

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: 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: 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 for buyers who want the shortest, most maneuverable Defender shape.
• Defender 110: the four-door version that serves as the core choice and the best-value trim for most shoppers.
• Defender 130: the stretched four-door body style that adds more room and a more expansive presence.
• Defender X: adds more black trim, including a blackout treatment for the front fascia and hood.
• Trophy Edition: brings Sandglow Yellow paint that recalls the Camel Trophy Land Rovers.
• Octa: the high-performance version with massive fender flares, enormous all-terrain tires, wider ride height and track width, 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.

Those 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 equipment mix. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop when you want a broad selection of trims and configurations.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the Defender lineup, which is good news if you’re shopping used. Most model years have seen double-digit declines, and even the smallest change is still a meaningful drop. 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 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 −6.9% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.34%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $58,888. The Land Rover Defender offers a rugged, distinctive character that blends off-road capability with everyday usability.

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.
• 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.