New Land Rover Defender for Sale nearThunder Bay, 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 $69,420 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $69,420 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 luxury SUV with real character and genuine off-road ability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its rugged build, distinctive styling, and strong capability, and they also value its versatility for both daily driving and adventure use. Across the model years, the Defender also earns credit for its power and overall sense of personality.

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 cost of ownership, especially on higher-spec versions.

36.6% 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 recurring praise for its power and versatility, which helps it feel useful in both everyday driving and off-road use.

• 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 worth weighing carefully because maintenance can be demanding and older examples can bring higher running costs.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: 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
• Infotainment: a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 12.0 litres per 100 kilometres combined (13.1 city, 10.6 highway) with the four-cylinder and 14.2 L/100 km combined (15.8 city, 12.1 highway) with the BMW-sourced, twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8

Which Land Rover Defender trim should I buy?

The 2026 Land Rover Defender offers these trims:

• Defender 90: The two-door body style brings the classic Defender shape in a compact package, and it suits you if you want the most traditional footprint.
• Defender 110: The four-door version adds broader everyday usefulness and is the best-value choice for most shoppers.
• Defender 130: The stretched body style adds more space and a more substantial presence.
• Defender Octa: The high-performance model adds massive fender flares, enormous all-terrain tires, wider ride height and track width, and the 6D Dynamics suspension system.
• Defender Trophy Edition: This edition adds Sandglow Yellow paint that recalls the Camel Trophy.
• Defender X: This trim adds more black trim, including a blackout treatment for the front fascia and hood.

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 most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and configuration. They also sit in the part of the lineup where the Defender’s modern features and broad trim spread are well represented.

What is the Land Rover Defender's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer and higher-priced examples, while the smaller changes suggest some years are softening less sharply than others.

The 2021, 2024, and 2022 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

For 2026, 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 −16.22% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.76%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $71,237 CAD. The Land Rover Defender offers a rugged, distinctive character that stands out whether you are commuting or heading off road.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The base turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine is good for 296 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while the turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six produces 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: For 2026, the Defender receives a larger 13.1-inch touchscreen and continues to integrate wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: A driver attention monitor is new for 2026, joining the existing standard driver-assistance suite.
• Starting price: Canadian pricing ranges from just over $80,000 CAD for a base Defender 90 S to around $183,000 CAD 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 starting price. Both are highly capable off road, but the Defender leans more premium and the Wrangler leans more affordable.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.