New Land Rover Defender for Sale nearFort Mitchell, KY

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 $56,983, and its lowest point over the past year was $56,600. 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 lineup, and its appeal centers on rugged capability, distinctive styling, and everyday versatility. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its exceptional off-road ability, robust build quality, and unique styling. They also value its power and its ability to work well for both off-road adventures and daily driving.

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

The main tradeoffs are fuel economy, comfort, and on-pavement handling, especially in versions focused more on ruggedness. High maintenance costs can also be part of the ownership equation.

33.4% 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 versatile character. The model’s appeal also comes from its distinctive styling and its ability to handle both daily use and off-road driving with confidence.

• 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 premium-SUV upkeep and running costs than to the Defender’s core capability.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.6% — 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 suits you if you want the classic Defender shape in a more compact package.
• Defender 110: The four-door version adds broader everyday usefulness and is the best-value choice for most shoppers.
• Defender 130: The stretched four-door body style adds more room and a more family-friendly layout.
• Defender Octa: The high-performance model adds a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, wider ride height and track width, 6D Dynamics suspension, 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 and a Camel Trophy-inspired look for shoppers drawn to the most distinctive heritage styling.
• Defender X: This version adds more black trim, including a blackout treatment for the front fascia and hood, for a darker, more aggressive appearance.

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, color, and configuration. They also sit in the part of the lineup where the Defender’s core appeal is already well established.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

Most model years show double-digit year-over-year price declines, which creates a favorable setup for used buyers. The newer end of the lineup is falling too, but by a smaller margin than the older years in this table. That means you can find meaningful savings across much of the range while still shopping a vehicle with strong appeal.

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.

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 −7.18% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $57,071. The Land Rover Defender offers a rugged, distinctive character that blends off-road capability with everyday versatility.

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, a broader set of standard interior and safety features, and a powerful engine lineup. The Wrangler counters with stronger infotainment praise, a lower average used price, and a much larger pool of listings.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.