Used Land Rover Defender for Sale near Cardinal, ON

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 $71,244 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $71,244 CAD. 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 is a strong choice if you want a vehicle with character, capability, and broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its off-road ability, rugged build, and distinctive styling, and they also value its versatility for both adventure and daily use. Expert reviews reinforce that appeal by highlighting its multiple body styles, broad powertrain range, and fun-to-drive personality.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on fuel economy, on-pavement handling, and rear visibility, especially in the more recent expert-tested models.

36.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Defender for its rugged construction, strong capability, and distinctive character. The model also earns repeat praise for its versatility and solid on-road composure in newer generations.

• 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 worth weighing carefully because maintenance and dependability concerns can affect running costs over time.

What should I look for when buying a used Land Rover Defender?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: automatic high beam headlights, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, and lane-centring assist.
• Infotainment: Pivi Pro infotainment system with an 11.4-inch touchscreen, configurable digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: According to Natural Resources Canada, we should have gotten 13.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving. Our observed fuel economy on our testing loop was an even 14.5 L/100 km.

Which Land Rover Defender trim should I buy?

The 2025 Land Rover Defender offers these trims:

• Defender 90: The short two-door body style suits you if you want the most compact Defender shape and a more classic footprint.
• Defender 110: The four-door body style represents the sweet spot with this design, balancing everyday usability with the Defender’s rugged character.
• Defender 130: The extended four-door body style adds the most space and suits you if you want the broadest passenger and cargo room.
• Defender X: This trim adds black exterior elements, upgraded interior materials, and all of Land Rover’s off-roading technology as standard equipment, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want a well-equipped Defender.
• Defender OCTA: This special model is available only as a 110 and sits at the top of the range with its own distinct positioning.

What Land Rover Defender do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shopper attention because they usually offer a stronger mix of availability, pricing, and deal opportunities. That gives you more choice when comparing trims, colours, and equipment.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

The Defender’s used prices are down across every model year shown here, which can work in your favour if you are shopping for value. The biggest drops are in the newer years, while the smaller declines still point to meaningful softening across the lineup. That creates more room to find a well-equipped example at a more approachable price.

The 2022, 2020, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Land Rover Defender safe?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 6/10
• 2020: 7/10

Land Rover equips the Defender with several driver aids, including automatic high beam headlights, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality.

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 −18.91% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 41.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $70,857 CAD. The Land Rover Defender offers a distinctive personality, superior cargo and passenger space, and a broad lineup that lets you tailor it to your needs.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The test vehicle’s turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine makes 395 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: Land Rover equips the 2025 Defender with Pivi Pro, an 11.4-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds a lane-centring assist feature when using adaptive cruise control.
• Starting price: Base prices in Canada range from $79,050 for a 90 without any options to $160,720 for a 130 V8, including the $2,790 destination charge and other fees, as well as the federal government’s luxury tax on the amount of the price above $100,000 where applicable.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.