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Land Rover Defender
Live market prices, listings, and how many are still on the road.
Recorded auction results and live UK asking prices for this model are below, along with how many are still on the road. Our own sold-price comparables are still building.
Still on UK roads
Vehicle counts contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — DfT/DVLA vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0120, Great Britain), grouped by generic model. Counts cover all body types and fuels registered under this model name.
MOT pass rate & common faults
MOT pass rate by year — improving, up 1.7 points since 2020:
Excludes 2024 — that year covers a different number of tests from the rest of the series, so the rate is not comparable with the years shown.
Most common failure areas — share of failed tests citing each area (a car can fail on more than one), from 49,302 sampled fails:
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 27.3% |
| Suspension | 20.2% |
| Brakes | 18.0% |
| Steering | 16.0% |
| Body, Chassis, Structure | 15.3% |
MOT figures contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results (Great Britain), class 4 (cars & light vehicles), 2024. Pass rate is measured across first (initial) MOT tests only; a pass counts a certificate issued outright or after minor repair at the station. Grouped by generic model.
Live UK market — what they’re listed at
What’s for sale by price — how the live UK listings split by asking price:
| Price band | Listings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under £5k | 2 | 1% |
| £5k–£10k | 24 | 15% |
| £10k–£20k | 53 | 34% |
| £20k–£35k | 32 | 20% |
| £35k–£50k | 25 | 16% |
| £50k–£75k | 13 | 8% |
| £75k–£100k | 6 | 4% |
| £100k–£150k | 1 | 1% |
| £150k+ | 1 | 1% |
Asking by trim — median live UK asking price for the variants enthusiasts shop by (trims overlap; a car can count in more than one):
| Trim | Median asking | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | £25,400 | 41 |
| 110 | £23,000 | 23 |
Asking by mileage — median live UK asking price by odometer band (the live counterpart to recorded sales above):
| Mileage | Median asking | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40k mi | £51,000 | 30 |
| 40–80k mi | £25,975 | 44 |
| 80–120k mi | £15,998 | 22 |
| 120k+ mi | £12,000 | 9 |
Asking figures are live, de-duplicated statistics from the eBay UK and dealer listings we currently track for this model — the same cars shown in “for sale now”. Asking prices are not sold prices.
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For sale now
All 164 live listings ›Every car listed for sale right now; priced-car medians below are de-duplicated to one row per car.
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eBay listings
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About the Land Rover Defender
The classic Defender (the name arrived in 1990; the shape traces back to the original Land Rover) is the definitive go-anywhere machine: body-on-frame, live axles, aluminium panels and utter simplicity. Over its long life it ran the 200Tdi and 300Tdi diesels, then the five-cylinder Td5 (1998–2007) and the 2.2/2.4 TDCi “Puma” (2007–2016). It is noisy, slow and basic on the road, but its reward is unburstable character and values that have climbed strongly. Corrosion is the enemy — check the chassis (especially rear crossmember and outriggers), bulkhead and footwells.
Read next: Land Rover Defender vs Discovery — our full buying and pricing guide.
Land Rover Defender: FAQs
Why are classic Land Rover Defenders so expensive?
The classic Defender has become a sought-after icon with strong, appreciating values, driven by its character, simplicity and cult status. Good, honest examples with sound chassis command a clear premium.
What should I check when buying a Defender?
Corrosion is the priority: inspect the chassis (rear crossmember and outriggers), bulkhead and footwells, plus evidence of proper maintenance. A documented history and a sound chassis matter far more than mileage.
Which Defender engine is best?
The 300Tdi and the later Td5 are both well regarded for durability; the final 2.2/2.4 TDCi “Puma” cars are the most modern to drive. Buy on overall condition and history rather than engine alone.