What a Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) Is Actually Worth
True Value$55,500
Fair Range$48,900 - $62,200
Median Recent Sold$44,500
VerdictBUYER ADVANTAGE
As of October 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) is actually worth $55,500 (fair range $48,900 to $62,200). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 58 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $78,000 — about 41% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of October 2026, the Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) market has 138 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $79,500, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $58,500 and $127,850. Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) prices have decreased 16.5% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $45,500 to $38,000.
The typical Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) on the market has 38,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 243 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) Pricing
A fair price for a Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) in October 2026 is between $58,500 and $127,850 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $37,500 to $168,675 across 138 active listings.
Price Distribution (138 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$37,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$58,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$79,500
Typical market price
75th
$127,850
Above average / premium
90th
$168,675
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $95,423, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
43
$128,850
10,000 - 25,000 mi
13
$127,850
25,000 - 50,000 mi
15
$94,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
18
$67,499
100,000 - 150,000 mi
22
$58,395
Over 150,000 mi
19
$54,998
Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) Price Trends
Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) prices have decreased 16.5% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $38,000 across 13 sales, down from $45,500 in 2026-Q2.
Best Value Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) by Model Year
The 2014 Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) offers the best value with a median price of $29,000 across 3 listings. The most expensive model year is 2010 at a median of $219,950.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1993
13
$139,000
$24,995
$299,950
1994
13
$72,000
$48,000
$129,850
1995
8
$85,000
$34,500
$259,000
1996
19
$69,995
$28,000
$186,398
1997
34
$94,995
$34,995
$249,950
1998
15
$69,900
$34,000
$119,990
1999
18
$126,250
$67,499
$185,000
2000
7
$58,500
$37,500
$180,000
2001
3
$77,999
$55,000
$86,500
2003
1
$4,800
$4,800
$4,800
2010
1
$219,950
$219,950
$219,950
2011
2
$168,675
$168,675
$168,675
2014
3
$29,000
$29,000
$29,000
2015
1
$179,675
$179,675
$179,675
How Mileage Affects Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 90,549 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
274 mi
1.76x
$97,499
3,884 mi
1.33x
$73,569
9,882 mi
1.05x
$58,464
19,382 mi
0.98x
$54,371
40,885 mi
0.92x
$51,075
71,354 mi
1.02x
$56,394
98,108 mi
0.97x
$53,986
140,626 mi
0.65x
$36,036
222,218 mi
0.55x
$30,554
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 274 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.76x the reference value. At the other end, 222,218-mile examples trade at about 0.55x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↓ DOWN
54%
volatile
73% over 44 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
54%
volatile
61% over 38 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
55%
volatile
65% over 26 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Land Rover Defender (1993-2016)
The highest concentration of Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) listings is in TX with 33 active listings, followed by FL (26), GA (6), NY (6), NC (6).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in AZ at $28,000, while NC has the highest at $239,950. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $211,950.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
33
$84,850
FL
26
$84,000
GA
6
$34,500
NY
6
$142,000
NC
6
$239,950
CA
5
$80,000
CO
5
$156,900
WA
4
$54,998
IL
4
$99,309
AZ
3
$28,000
Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) Market Velocity
Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) listings spend an average of 243 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 65 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $58,500 to $127,850. The median is $79,500. Anything below $58,500 is a strong value; above $127,850 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) prices have dropped 16.5% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2014 model year has the lowest median price at $29,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 243 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.