Used Land Rover Defender for Sale near North Carolina

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 $72,386 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $72,386 CAD over the past year. 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 has strong appeal if you want 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 its rugged construction, off-road capability, and unique styling. They also appreciate its power and versatility, especially when they want one SUV that can handle both daily driving and adventure use.

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 capability-focused versions. Even so, the Defender’s broad range of body styles and powertrains gives you plenty of ways to tailor it to your needs.

36.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Defender’s robust build, practical versatility, and strong off-road character. Expert impressions also point to a refined, confidence-inspiring driving experience, especially when you want capability paired with modern comfort.

• 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 repair and maintenance costs can be a bigger part of the experience than they are with some rivals.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The test vehicle’s turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine — one of four powertrain options for the 2025 Defender — is where power, refinement, and efficiency meet to provide robust and smooth acceleration with fuel economy that aligns with admittedly low expectations. 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.
• Infotainment: Land Rover equips the 2025 Defender with its Pivi Pro infotainment system, accessible via an 11.4-inch touchscreen mounted on the centre of the dashboard like a tablet. It pairs with a configurable digital driver display and offers expected features like wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, and connected services including remote engine start, emergency collision notification, a stolen vehicle locator, and more.
• Safety package: Land Rover equips the Defender with several driver aids, and they work in a refined manner with few reasons to complain about them. Highlights include: 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.

Which Land Rover Defender trim should I buy?

The 2025 Land Rover Defender offers these trims:

• 90: The short two-door body style brings the most compact Defender shape, and it suits you if you want the classic look in the smallest footprint.
• 110: The four-door body style represents the sweet spot with this design, and it suits you if you want the most balanced mix of usability and presence.
• 130: The extended four-door body style adds the most space in the lineup, making it a strong fit if you want maximum passenger and cargo room.
• X: This trim includes black exterior elements, upgraded interior materials, and all of Land Rover’s off-roading technology as standard equipment, making it the best-value choice if you want a well-equipped Defender with serious capability.
• OCTA: Available only as a 110, this version brings the most exclusive positioning in the lineup and is aimed at buyers who want the most distinctive Defender experience.

What Land Rover Defender do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more choice in trims, colours, and equipment. They also usually give you a better chance of finding a Defender that matches your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the Defender lineup, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. Several years have seen double-digit declines, so recent inventory may offer stronger value than it did a year ago. The smallest changes are still meaningful, but they are less severe than the steepest drops shown here.

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

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 −17.73% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.87%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $71,939 CAD. The Land Rover Defender offers a distinctive personality that pairs rugged capability with broad cargo and passenger space.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The test vehicle’s turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine — one of four powertrain options for the 2025 Defender — is where power, refinement, and efficiency meet to provide robust and smooth acceleration with fuel economy that aligns with admittedly low expectations. Coupled to a mild-hybrid system, the inline-six makes 395 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: Land Rover equips the 2025 Defender with its Pivi Pro infotainment system, accessible via an 11.4-inch touchscreen mounted on the centre of the dashboard like a tablet. It pairs with a configurable digital driver display and offers expected features like wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, and connected services including remote engine start, emergency collision notification, a stolen vehicle locator, and more.
• Safety: Land Rover equips the Defender with several driver aids, and they work in a refined manner with few reasons to complain about them. Highlights include: 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.
• 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.