New Land Rover Defender for Sale near Cavan, 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 $69,384 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $69,185 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 is a strong choice if you want a rugged SUV with real character and broad everyday appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its off-road capability, sturdy build quality, and distinctive styling. They also highlight its versatility, with many seeing it as equally appealing for adventure use and daily driving.

Expert reviews rate the 2026 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are fuel economy, handling on pavement, and the high cost that can come with higher-spec versions.

33.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Land Rover Defender models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Defender’s rugged construction, strong performance, and unique styling. Expert commentary also points to its broad capability and refined cabin as recurring strengths across the lineup.

• Owners rate the Land Rover Defender between 3 and 5 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 premium upkeep.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The Defender 110 is rated by Natural Resources Canada at 12.0 litres per 100 kilometres combined (13.1 city, 10.6 highway) with the four-cylinder and just a tick higher with the six, while the two-door Defender 90 is actually a little less fuel efficient with the smaller engine. Models with the supercharged 5.0-litre V8 are rated at 14.2 to 14.9 L/100 km combined, and the Defender Octa test car was rated at 14.2 L/100 km combined (15.8 city, 12.1 highway).

Which Land Rover Defender trim should I buy?

The 2026 Land Rover Defender offers these trims:

• Defender 90: The two-door body style suits you if you want the shortest, most manoeuvrable Defender, and it can be paired with traditional rugged styling touches and available roof and wheel options.
• Defender 110: The four-door version is the best-value choice for most buyers because it balances everyday usability with the Defender’s core capability and broad powertrain range.
• Defender 130: The stretched body style adds extra space and a more family-friendly layout for buyers who want maximum practicality.
• Defender X: This trim adds more black exterior trim, including a blackout treatment for the front fascia and hood, for a more aggressive look.
• Defender Trophy Edition: This special edition adds Sandglow Yellow paint that recalls the Camel Trophy and suits buyers who want a more distinctive heritage-inspired appearance.
• Defender Octa: The high-performance model adds massive fender flares, 33-inch all-terrain tires on 20-inch wheels, wider ride height and track width, and the 6D Dynamics suspension system for buyers who want the most extreme Defender experience.

What Land Rover Defender do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because they give you more inventory to compare, which can help you find the right trim, colour, and equipment mix. They also tend to attract the broadest buyer interest, which is why they often become the most popular used picks.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. Several years have seen double-digit drops, so buyers today may find stronger value than they would have a year ago. The smallest changes are clustered in the middle of the range, while the steepest decline appears in the older recent model years.

The 2022, 2021, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Land Rover Defender safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 6/10
• 2020: 7/10

Land Rover covers the bases with standard adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and a surround-view camera system.

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 −15.58% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.41%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $70,333 CAD. The Land Rover Defender offers a rugged, distinctive character that blends off-road ability with everyday refinement.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Land Rover offers several powertrain options for the 2026 Defender, including a base turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 296 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, plus a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six with 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: For 2026, the Defender receives a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen that continues to integrate wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster on most trim levels.
• Safety: A driver attention monitor is new for 2026, adding another layer to the Defender’s standard driver-assistance suite.
• Starting price: Canadian pricing ranges from just over $80,000 for a base Defender 90 S to around $183,000 for an 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.

How does the 2024 Land Rover Defender compare to the 2024 Jeep Wrangler?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Land Rover Defender:

• Pros: Impressive off-road capabilities, Long list of standard interior and safety features, Powerful selection of engines.
• Cons: Handling is more cumbersome than most luxury SUVs, Below-average fuel economy.

2024 Jeep Wrangler:

• Pros: Unparalleled off-road chops, Excellent infotainment, Improved tow rating.
• Cons: Poor ride quality on pavement, Advanced safety features are not standard, Low safety scores.

Our experts score the 2024 Land Rover Defender 7.7/10 and the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 7.8/10. The Defender brings a stronger mix of standard interior and safety features, while the Wrangler counters with excellent infotainment and a lower average used price. Both are highly capable off-road, but the Defender’s broader engine selection and more upscale feel make it the more refined choice.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.