New Land Rover Defender for Sale nearKonawa, OK

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 $57,008, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $56,589 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 a strong all-generations owner rating, and shoppers consistently respond to its rugged character and standout styling.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.63/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its off-road capability, robust build quality, and unique styling. They also value its power and versatility, especially when they want one SUV that can handle both daily driving and trail use.

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

The main trade-offs are poor fuel economy, comfort concerns in some versions, and high maintenance costs.

36.9% 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 design. Across the model years in the data, it also earns credit for versatility and 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 tied more to upkeep and running costs than to the Defender’s core appeal, so a careful inspection and service-history review matter.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92.5% — 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; 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 S: the base two-door version, with the Defender’s rugged design, standard four-wheel drive, and the core off-road hardware that defines the model
• Defender 110 S: the four-door version for buyers who want the same core capability with more everyday flexibility
• Defender 130: the stretched body style for buyers who want the most room in the lineup
• 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
• Defender Octa: the high-performance version with massive fender flares, enormous all-terrain tires, and 6D Dynamics suspension

What Land Rover Defender do most buyers choose?

The Land Rover Defender years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest shopping pool and the easiest chance to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible pricing.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

Prices are down across every model year shown, which creates a favorable setup for used buyers. The steepest drops are in the double-digit range for most years, while the newest model year shows a smaller decline than the rest. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful value in recent used Defenders without giving up the model’s core 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 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 −7.22% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.5%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $57,190. 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 offers several powertrain options, 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 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.
• 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 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.