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 $58,398, and its year-round low is $58,435.05. That puts the model's pricing in a broad range across recent years, with newer examples commanding the highest averages and older ones landing lower. 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 the all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its rugged build, off-road capability, power, and distinctive styling. Across the model years, you also see recurring appreciation for its versatility, with many shoppers valuing the way it works as both an adventure vehicle and an everyday SUV.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are fuel economy, handling, and pricing, especially as you move into higher-spec versions.

29.9% 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 off-road ability, and versatile character. Expert feedback also points to a vehicle that feels sturdy, capable, and distinctive, with broad appeal for both trail use and daily driving.

• 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 running costs and the complexity of higher-spec versions than to the Defender’s 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 these trims:

• Defender 90 S: the base starting point, with the Defender’s rugged design, standard four-wheel drive, and the model’s core off-road character.
• Defender 110 S: a strong value choice if you want the Defender formula in the more versatile four-door body style.
• Defender 130 S: the best fit if you want the stretched body style and the most room-focused version of the lineup.
• Defender X: adds more black trim and a blackout treatment for the front fascia and hood for a more aggressive look.
• Defender Octa: the high-performance flagship, with massive fender flares, enormous all-terrain tires, and the most extreme capability and presence in the range.

What Land Rover Defender do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing flexibility, and a better chance of finding the body style and trim you want.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

Most recent model years are showing meaningful year-over-year price declines, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. The largest drops are in the double digits, so the market is clearly moving lower on several years rather than holding steady. The smallest change is on the newest model year, which suggests newer inventory is softening more gradually than some older examples.

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

When it comes to standard driver-assistance tech, Land Rover covers the bases with 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 −5.53% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.39%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $60,452. The Land Rover Defender offers a distinctive blend of rugged styling, off-road capability, and everyday presence that makes it easy to live with as a used SUV.

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, adding another layer to the Defender’s standard driver-assistance suite.
• 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.