New Land Rover Defender for Sale nearSmithboro, IL

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 $56,851, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $56,792 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 owner approval across the lineup, and its appeal is anchored by a 4.62/5 all-generations user rating.

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 quality, and distinctive styling. They also value its versatility, since it works as both an adventure-ready SUV and an everyday vehicle.

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

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, comfort, and running costs, especially in versions built around bigger engines or more aggressive capability. Even so, the Defender’s mix of character and capability keeps it compelling if you want a premium SUV with real trail credibility.

37.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Defender for its rugged construction, strong power, and unique styling, and the expert coverage reinforces its appeal as a capable, distinctive SUV. Across the model years in the data, that combination of toughness and everyday usability comes through again and again.

• 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 upkeep and operating 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 92.6% — 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 the turbo-four or turbo-six in the Defender 110, 16 mpg combined with the supercharged 5.0-liter V8, and 17 mpg combined (15 mpg city, 19 mpg highway) with the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 in 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 for buyers who want the classic compact Defender shape.
• Defender 110: the four-door version that broadens everyday usability and serves as the core of the lineup.
• Defender 130: the stretched four-door body style for buyers who want the most room in the range.
• Defender Octa: the high-performance version with the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, wider ride height and track width, 6D Dynamics suspension, and optional 33-inch all-terrain tires.
• Defender Trophy Edition: a special edition with Sandglow Yellow paint that recalls the Camel Trophy Land Rovers.
• Defender X: a blacked-out appearance package with extra black trim, including the front fascia and hood.

What Land Rover Defender do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, price, and condition. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader availability.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. Most model years have seen double-digit declines, while the newest year in the table has softened by a smaller amount. That makes recent used Defenders especially worth a look if you want to avoid paying the highest new-vehicle premium.

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

Land Rover’s standard driver-assistance suite for 2026 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.

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 −6.33% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.68%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 39.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $58,326. The Land Rover Defender offers a rugged, boxy character with real off-road ability and a premium cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

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 with 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, plus a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.