Head to head · 4x4
Land Rover Defender 130 vs Suzuki Jimny
On value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance, the Land Rover Defender 130 and Suzuki Jimny finish level — the right pick comes down to which measures matter most to you.
| Measure | Land Rover Defender 130 | Suzuki Jimny |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £47,550 (2023, 26,500 mi) | £21,700 (2023, 17,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 64% | 64% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 71 · wins | 65 |
| Average mpg | 40 | 40 |
| Insurance group | 30 | 22 · wins |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £290 | £185 · wins |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Defender 130 vs Jimny — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Defender 130 or the Jimny?
The Land Rover Defender 130 scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 71 against the Suzuki Jimny's 65 out of 100.
How much does a used Defender 130 cost compared with a Jimny?
A roughly three-year-old Land Rover Defender 130 is worth about £47,550 at typical mileage, against about £21,700 for the equivalent Suzuki Jimny.