Used Land Rover Defender for Sale nearStratford, 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 $69,625 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $69,625 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 earns a strong overall recommendation thanks to its broad appeal, distinctive character, and high owner satisfaction.

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

Owners consistently praise the Defender’s off-road capability, rugged construction, and unique styling. They also value its versatility for both daily driving and adventure use, along with its strong power and sturdy build quality.

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

The main trade-offs are poor fuel economy, on-road handling that can feel cumbersome, and rear visibility that can be challenging in some versions.

34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Defender’s rugged build, strong capability, and versatile character. Across the model years in the data, it stands out as a vehicle that delivers a lot of personality and off-road confidence.

• 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 can be demanding and dependability concerns appear in the model’s history.

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, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality.
• Infotainment: Pivi Pro infotainment system with an 11.4-inch touchscreen, a 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 is the most compact choice, and it suits you if you want the classic Defender shape in a smaller footprint.
• Defender 110: The four-door body style is the sweet spot with this design, and it suits most buyers best thanks to its balance of space and versatility.
• Defender 130: The extended four-door body style adds the most room and suits you if passenger and cargo space matter most.
• 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: Available only as a 110, this flagship version brings a distinct high-end position in the lineup.

What Land Rover Defender do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, price, and equipment mix. They also usually reflect the model years shoppers are cross-shopping most actively.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

The table shows broad double-digit price declines across every listed model year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. Newer examples are falling sharply too, so recent Defenders can offer meaningful savings versus their earlier pricing.

The 2022, 2021, and 2020 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 −16.95% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.66%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $70,449 CAD. The Land Rover Defender offers a distinctive personality that pairs with superior cargo and passenger space.

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, and it is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel-drive system with a low-range setting.
• Tech: Pivi Pro uses an 11.4-inch touchscreen and pairs with a configurable digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, and connected services.
• Safety: The latest model 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 CAD for a 90 without any options to $198,460 CAD for the Defender OCTA.

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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.