A 2021 Land Rover Defender still asks 43% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #61, below the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−20.4%), after which losses ease to about 11.5% a year. Calculated from 116 listings.
Land Rover Defender value by year
The newest Defender at under half the 2026 price is the 2021, with a median asking price of $35,890 (43% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,264 | $125,711 | 27 | |
| 2025 | $51,569 | $139,997 | 7 | |
| 2024 | $47,995 | $62,638 | 19 | |
| 2023 | $42,999 | $59,999 | 14 | |
| 2022 | $39,999 | $64,700 | 6 | |
| 2021 | $30,499 | $48,000 | 6 | |
| 2020 | $24,900 | $39,795 | 8 | |
| 2001 | $32,000 | $46,000 | 11 | |
| 1997 | $73,500 | $94,569 | 3 | |
| 1996 | $79,000 | $99,500 | 4 | |
| 1995 | $46,900 | $140,000 | 5 | |
| 1994 | $55,000 | $67,950 | 3 | |
| 1991 | $32,000 | $56,000 | 3 |
How the Land Rover Defender depreciates
The newest Land Rover Defender has a median asking price of $84,366; a 35-year-older one runs about $32,000 — roughly 62% lost over 35 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Land Rover Defender hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Highlander keeps 55%, the BMW X5 50% and the Cadillac Escalade 58%, against 43% for the Defender. The Toyota Highlander, BMW X5 and Cadillac Escalade hold value better than the Defender.
The Land Rover Defender market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Land Rover Defender: a dealer trade-in offer is around $71,264, selling private-party nets about $84,366, and a lot asks near $125,711 — a $54,447 spread on the same car.
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Land Rover Defender value FAQ
How much is a Land Rover Defender worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $32,000 to $84,900 across 13 model years. A 2026 is worth about $84,366, the median of 27 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Land Rover Defender's value?
Among Defenders from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $59,959, and those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask $42,875.
Which Land Rover Defender year is the best value?
The newest Defender at under half the 2026 price is the 2021, with a median asking price of $35,890 (43% of it).
Does the Defender hold value better than the Toyota Highlander?
No: over 5 years the Defender keeps 43% of its value and the Toyota Highlander 55%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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