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 $58,700, and its year-round low is $58,459.22. That gives you a useful snapshot of what this model is trading for across the years in the data.
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 full lineup, and its appeal comes through clearly in the reviews. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its off-road capability, rugged build, and distinctive styling. They also highlight its practicality, versatility, and strong everyday presence, which helps the Defender feel useful as well as adventurous.

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

The main tradeoffs that show up in recent expert coverage are fuel economy, handling, and visibility, along with pricing that can climb quickly as you move up the lineup.
33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Defender as a tough, capable SUV with strong build quality and broad usefulness. Expert coverage also reinforces its rugged character, with praise centered on its off-road ability, refinement, and distinctive design.

• 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 the Defender’s capability and equipment than to its core appeal.

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...

• Defender 90 S: This is the entry point if you want the most accessible way into the lineup, and it suits you if you want the Defender’s core rugged style and capability without moving up the price ladder.
• Defender 110: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it pairs the Defender’s broad capability with the most widely available powertrain and a versatile four-door body style.
• Defender 130: Choose this if you want the stretched body style and the added versatility that comes with it.
• Defender Octa: This is the performance-focused choice, with massive fender flares, enormous all-terrain tires, and a more extreme presence for buyers who want the most dramatic version of the Defender.
• Defender Trophy Edition: This trim adds Sandglow Yellow paint that recalls the Camel Trophy and suits buyers who want a more distinctive, heritage-inspired look.
• Defender X: This trim 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 trim, price, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often when looking for a balance of availability and value.

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. Several years are posting double-digit declines, while the newest model year is falling more slowly than the rest. That pattern suggests recent Defenders are still adjusting in price, but some older examples have already moved down sharply.

The 2025, 2021, and 2024 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. A driver-attention monitor is also 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 −4.22% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.18%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $60,824. The Land Rover Defender offers a rugged, distinctive character that blends off-road capability with everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Land Rover offers several powertrain options for the 2026 Defender, including a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine 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, and the Defender also includes 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 2027 inventory to mature.

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