For the same model year, dealers ask -9 points more than private sellers; TX is the cheapest state at +3% and WA the priciest at +18%; a hybrid Defender asks +13% against the median of its model year.
Land Rover Defender price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 25 | |
| 2025 | — | 7 | |
| 2024 | — | 17 | |
| 2023 | — | 14 | |
| 2022 | — | 5 | |
| 2021 | — | 6 | |
| 2020 | — | 8 | |
| 2001 | — | 11 | |
| 1995 | — | 5 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Land Rover Defender the dealer markup works out at -9% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 189 | +7.2% | $68,245 |
| Private seller | 30 | +16.0% | $63,917 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2023 Defender, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 0–25k and 25–50k bands the asking price falls -5%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 0–25k miles | 10 | |
| 25–50k miles | 22 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Land Rover Defender is fuel: HYBRID asks +13% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Hybrid | 79 | +12.9% |
| Fuel | Gas | 118 | +5.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Land Rover Defender asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +18%, cheapest TX at +3% — 15 points apart, which on a $59,995 car is roughly $8,999.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 33 | |
| CA | 115 | |
| OR | 26 | |
| WA | 18 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Land Rover Defender cost?
The median asking price is $59,995 across 263 live listings. A 1995 asks about $46,900 and a 2026 about $84,366. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Land Rover Defender valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a Defender from a private seller?
No. For the same model year private sellers ask 9 points more than dealers.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Defender?
Of the states with enough listings, TX asks least at +3.2% against the national median, and WA most at +18.2%. On the typical $59,995 Defender that spread is about $8,999.
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