Used Land Rover Defender for Sale near New York

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 $72,335 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $71,986 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 earns a strong all-generations owner rating, and its appeal is built on character, capability, and a distinctive design.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.62/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Defender’s off-road ability, rugged build, and unique styling. They also value its versatility, with many noting that it works well for both adventure use and everyday driving.

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

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

36.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Defender’s rugged construction, strong capability, and distinctive character. The model also earns positive comments for its power and versatility, which help it stand out in the used SUV market.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and budgeting for the premium upkeep that can come with this model.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: According to the latest expert test, the Defender’s turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine makes 395 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, and Natural Resources Canada says it should use 13.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving.

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 look.
• Defender 110: The four-door version is the sweet spot, pairing the rugged design with the broadest everyday appeal.
• Defender 130: The extended four-door model adds the most space and suits you if passenger and cargo room matter most.
• Defender X: This trim adds black exterior elements, upgraded interior materials, and Land Rover’s off-roading technology as standard equipment, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want a more complete package.
• Defender OCTA: This special model is available only as a 110 and sits at the top of the range with a distinct high-end position.

What Land Rover Defender do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, colour, and equipment mix. They also tend to attract the broadest range of shoppers, which helps keep the used market active.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model range, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. Several years have seen sizeable double-digit declines, so buyers may find more room to negotiate than they would in a stronger pricing environment. The smallest changes are still meaningful, but they are less dramatic than the steepest drops.

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 emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, 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 −20.05% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $70,820 CAD. The Land Rover Defender offers a distinctive personality, strong cargo and passenger space, and the kind of rugged character that makes it stand out in this segment.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Defender pairs a turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder with a mild-hybrid system, 395 horsepower, and 406 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The latest Defender brings Pivi Pro with an 11.4-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a configurable digital driver display, and a surround-view camera system with a 3D view setting.
• Safety: The latest Defender adds a Driver Assistance Mode menu with High, Low, and Custom settings, plus lane-centring assist 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 destination, fees, and luxury tax 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.