New Land Rover Defender for Sale nearSan Jose, CA

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 $56,264, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $56,264 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 strong praise from owners for its rugged build, standout styling, and exceptional off-road capability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data. Owners also consistently highlight its power and versatility, especially for buyers who want a vehicle that works well for both daily driving and adventure use.

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

The main tradeoffs center on fuel economy, comfort, and handling, especially in more road-focused driving. Even so, the Defender’s broad capability and distinctive character make it a compelling choice if you want an SUV that feels special and highly capable.

36.3% 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 impressive off-road ability. The model also earns recurring praise for its unique styling and versatility, which help it feel useful in both everyday driving and more demanding conditions.

• 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 best managed by focusing on well-kept examples with clean histories and careful maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 92% — 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 with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 20 mpg combined (18 mpg city, 22 mpg highway) with the turbo-four or turbo-six; 16 mpg combined with the supercharged 5.0-liter V8; 17 mpg combined (15 mpg city, 19 mpg highway) with the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8

Which Land Rover Defender trim should I buy?

The 2026 Land Rover Defender offers these trims:

• Defender 90 S: the entry point with the Defender’s rugged character and standard four-wheel drive, suited to buyers who want the core experience in the most accessible package.
• Defender 110 S: adds the four-door layout for easier everyday use and more flexibility for passengers and cargo.
• Defender 130 S: stretches the body for even more room, making it the best fit if you want the most practical cabin in the lineup.
• Defender Octa: the high-performance model with the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, 6D Dynamics suspension, wider ride height and track width, and massive all-terrain tire clearance for buyers who want the most extreme capability and performance.
• Defender Trophy Edition: adds Sandglow Yellow paint and a Camel Trophy-inspired look for shoppers drawn to the Defender’s heritage and adventure styling.
• Defender X: adds more black trim, including a blackout 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 easiest years to shop when you want a balance of selection and deal availability.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

Prices are down across every model year shown, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The steepest drops are in the older and mid-cycle years, while the newest model years show smaller declines. That pattern suggests recent Defenders are still commanding stronger prices than earlier ones.

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 −8.28% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,405. The Land Rover Defender offers a rugged-yet-refined cabin with distinctive styling and a strong sense of adventure.

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 standard driver-assistance suite includes 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.

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 upscale cabin and a longer list of standard interior and safety features, while the Wrangler counters with stronger infotainment and a lower starting price. Both are highly capable off-road, but the Defender leans more luxury-oriented and the Wrangler leans more toward rugged simplicity.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.