Used Land Rover Defender for Sale near Sylva, 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 $57,334, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $57,196. 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, and its appeal comes through clearly in the reviews and model summaries. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its rugged build, exceptional off-road capability, and distinctive styling. Many also value its versatility, since it works as both an adventure-ready SUV and a comfortable daily driver.

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

The main trade-offs are fuel economy, road manners, and ownership cost, especially in the more powerful versions and higher trims. Even so, the Defender’s mix of capability, character, and refinement makes it a compelling used SUV if those priorities matter to you.

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

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Defender’s rugged construction, strong power, and versatile character. Review summaries also point to its durability, off-road confidence, and broad everyday usefulness.

• 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-SUV running costs and the complexity that comes with its capability and technology than to the basic appeal of the vehicle itself.

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: 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 classic short-wheelbase format and a more compact footprint.
• Defender 110: the four-door version that serves as the core choice and the best-value trim for most shoppers, pairing broad usability with the Defender’s rugged character.
• Defender 130: the stretched four-door body style that adds more space and a more expansive presence.
• Defender X: adds more black trim, including a blackout treatment for the front fascia and hood.
• Trophy Edition: adds Sandglow Yellow paint that recalls the Camel Trophy Land Rovers.
• Octa: the high-performance version of the Defender 110, with massive fender flares, enormous all-terrain tires, and a more extreme setup for buyers who want the most performance-focused Defender.

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 prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers cross-shop first because inventory depth helps you find a better fit.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

Most model years in the table show double-digit price declines, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The newer end of the lineup is falling too, but by a smaller amount, so recent models are still holding more of their value than older ones. That pattern gives you more room to find a deal while still shopping a vehicle with strong demand.

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

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 −5.66% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.61%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.8% 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 $58,706. The Land Rover Defender offers a distinctive blend of rugged styling, upscale cabin character, and genuine all-terrain capability.

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 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.
• 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.