Land Rover Defender Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Land Rover Defender lists at $39,995 — 54.8% below the $88,394 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $50,194 (43.2% below new). Median odometer at that age: 61,635 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $88,394 | — | — | 5260 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $66,932 | −24.3% | 17,439 | 658 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $55,445 | −37.3% | 31,089 | 741 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $50,194 | −43.2% | 39,341 | 970 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $42,825 | −51.6% | 53,923 | 348 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $39,995 | −54.8% | 61,635 | 191 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $35,995 | −59.3% | 66,892 | 318 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Land Rover Defender's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Land Rover Defender? Two checks before the price.
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FAQ
How much does a Land Rover Defender depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Land Rover Defender lists at $39,995 — 54.8% below the $88,394 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $50,194 (43.2% below new). Median odometer at that age: 61,635 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (191 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Land Rover Defender?
The steepest part of this curve is year 1 → 2, where it sheds another 13 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Land Rover Defender's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Land Rover Defender a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Land Rover Defender saves about $38,200 versus new (43.2% below) with a median 39,341 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Land Rover Defender's median new price today (5260 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).