The 2026 Land Rover Defender window sticker reads 16 to 20 mpg combined depending on the engine: 20 for the 2L 4-cyl, 20 for the 3L 6-cyl hybrid and 16 for the 5L 8-cyl. A used 2026 asks about $84,366 today.
The Land Rover Defender window sticker — build, options & years
The Land Rover Defender ran from 1993–2026 across 4 generations (1993, 1994, 1997, 2020–2026).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Land Rover Defender VIN decoder.
What the Land Rover Defender sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 Defender, averaged across its 3 versions:
The label also prints an estimated $4,167 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 512 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle, 2026) the best Defender version ranks #33 of 51 on combined MPG (the class best is 36 mpg).
How the Defender's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1993 to 2026:
Combined went from 10 mpg in 1993 to 19 in 2026. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
The Defender sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the Defender trails all 1: its most efficient 2026 version reads 20 mpg, the Genesis GV80 22.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender | 2026 | — | |
| Genesis GV80 | 2027 | 5★ |
What a used Defender sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 75 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 listings | |
| 2024 | 17 listings | |
| 2023 | 14 listings | |
| 2020 | 8 listings | |
| 2001 | 11 listings |
A 2026 Defender asks a median $84,366 today, a 2001 about $46,000. Full breakdown on the Land Rover Defender value page.
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Defender window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 97 Defender window stickers from VINs so far, opened 208 times. The most requested model years are 2024, 2026 and 2025.
Any Defender from 1993–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Land Rover models: Land Rover window stickers.
Other Land Rover window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 25 mpg | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg | |
| Land Rover Discovery | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 25 mpg | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 28 mpg | |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Land Rover Defender
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Defender, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Land Rover Defender all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Land Rover Defender window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 20 mpg combined, #33 of 51 in its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $4,167 a year.
Does the Defender sticker show better MPG than the Genesis GV80?
No: the most efficient 2026 Defender reads 20 mpg combined, the 2027 Genesis GV80 22.
Which Land Rover Defender years do people look up most?
2024, with 22 of the 97 Defender window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2026 and 2025.
What is a used Land Rover Defender worth now?
A 2026 asks a median $84,366 and a 2001 about $46,000, across 75 live listings. More on the Land Rover Defender value page.
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