Depreciation & used values · 4x4
Land Rover Defender depreciation
The Land Rover Defender loses about 36% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £88,500, a 2023 example with around 22,500 miles on the clock is worth about £54,350 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of Defender at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used Defender is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's Defender at its typical mileage (7,582 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 4,000 | £85,050 | £77,850–£92,300 | 96% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 7,500 | £80,700 | £73,550–£87,900 | 96% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 15,000 | £67,200 | £60,950–£73,450 | 84% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 22,500 | £54,350 | £49,100–£59,600 | 72% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 30,500 | £40,350 | £36,250–£44,400 | 63% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 38,000 | £29,000 | £25,950–£32,050 | 55% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 45,500 | £22,450 | £20,000–£24,900 | 48% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full Defender profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 6 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Hold — Fair value — depreciation is moderating
- Loses about 12% a year around 3 years old
- UK numbers growing (+10.7% year on year)
- Reliability 58/100
Defender depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Land Rover Defender depreciate?
The Land Rover Defender loses about 36% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 22,500 miles is worth about £54,350 today.
What is a 2023 Land Rover Defender worth?
A 2023 Land Rover Defender at a typical 22,500 miles is worth about £54,350 — likely between £49,100 and £59,600 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Land Rover Defender?
Fair value — depreciation is moderating. It loses about 12.5% a year around 3 years old.