What a Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) Is Actually Worth
True Value$52,900
Fair Range$46,500 - $59,200
Median Recent Sold$45,100
VerdictBUYER ADVANTAGE
As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) is actually worth $52,900 (fair range $46,500 to $59,200). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 62 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 $69,500 — about 31% above what these cars have actually been selling for. That gap favors patient buyers: negotiate from the sold data, not the ask.
As of August 2026, the Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) market has 181 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $69,950, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $49,900 and $99,995. Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) prices have been stable over the past two quarters, changing less than 1%.
The typical Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) on the market has 90,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 290 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 August 2026 is between $49,900 and $99,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $29,995 to $157,900 across 181 active listings.
Price Distribution (181 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$29,995
Budget / project cars
25th
$49,900
Below average price
Median (50th)
$69,950
Typical market price
75th
$99,995
Above average / premium
90th
$157,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $82,622, 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
46
$119,999
10,000 - 25,000 mi
13
$127,850
25,000 - 50,000 mi
11
$64,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
23
$69,000
100,000 - 150,000 mi
45
$55,900
Over 150,000 mi
31
$53,500
Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) Price Trends
Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) prices have decreased 0.9% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $55,000 across 6 sales, down from $55,500 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) prices are down 4.7% ($55,000 vs. $57,707 a year ago).
Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
12
$46,500
$43,678
2025-Q1
15
$57,000
$67,395
2025-Q2
23
$43,750
$44,783
2025-Q3
14
$57,707
$50,229
2025-Q4
16
$45,000
$49,451
2026-Q1
26
$59,000
$62,382
2026-Q2
12
$55,500
$72,267
2026-Q3
6
$55,000
$57,478
Best Value Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) by Model Year
The 1993 Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) offers the best value with a median price of $49,900 across 11 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
11
$49,900
$19,000
$199,900
1994
24
$72,000
$28,000
$148,998
1995
17
$61,990
$15,600
$197,991
1996
25
$73,799
$26,999
$189,500
1997
40
$84,850
$8,500
$249,950
1998
27
$55,000
$21,000
$169,700
1999
22
$74,995
$23,000
$185,000
2000
10
$69,500
$35,500
$180,000
2001
2
$77,999
$55,000
$77,999
2003
1
$4,800
$4,800
$4,800
2010
1
$219,950
$219,950
$219,950
2014
1
$29,000
$29,000
$29,000
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 88,516 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
263 mi
1.68x
$88,823
3,884 mi
1.36x
$71,827
9,882 mi
1.03x
$54,420
19,382 mi
0.98x
$51,700
39,493 mi
0.98x
$51,939
67,410 mi
1.02x
$53,709
98,295 mi
0.98x
$52,000
142,445 mi
0.62x
$32,757
222,218 mi
0.54x
$28,808
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 263 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.68x the reference value. At the other end, 222,218-mile examples trade at about 0.54x. 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
↑ UP
46%
volatile
81% over 43 tests
12 months
↓ DOWN
55%
volatile
70% over 37 tests
24 months
↓ DOWN
55%
volatile
68% over 25 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 FL with 36 active listings, followed by TX (25), IL (9), MI (8), CA (7).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in AZ at $45,000, while NC has the highest at $239,950. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $194,950.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
FL
36
$79,500
TX
25
$84,850
IL
9
$72,000
MI
8
$49,900
CA
7
$60,000
CT
6
$82,500
MA
6
$64,995
CO
6
$157,900
AZ
5
$45,000
SC
5
$50,126
Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) Market Velocity
Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) listings spend an average of 290 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 147 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: $49,900 to $99,995. The median is $69,950. Anything below $49,900 is a strong value; above $99,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
Best value year: The 1993 model year has the lowest median price at $49,900, making it the most accessible entry point into Land Rover Defender (1993-2016) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 290 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.