Land Rover Defender 90
1990–2016
Lowest price
£8,300
Since 2020
Median price
£26,501
Since 2020 · n=241
Highest price
£161,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
251
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 251 lots

Based on 251 verified auction results
£27,300
Market value · recent verified sales
+5.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Prices have been flat (+5.0%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£30,576
+12%
5-Year Forecast
£31,715
+16%
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Market scores
89
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
−£9,653-36%33 with · 15 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 2010
−£6,028-23%142 with · 142 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Defender 90 is trading at a median of £27,300 in the UK market, up 5.0 percent year-on-year with a HOLD signal underpinned by stable conditions. This modest annual appreciation sits within the range typical of vehicles at this stage of collectibility development.
Over the past 12 months, 55 transactions tracked this model, forming part of a broader sample of 251 sales across our historical dataset. The transaction frequency reflects good liquidity for buyers and sellers, suggesting that entry and exit at fair value remain achievable without extended holding periods.
The Defender 90 carries a collectibility score of 6 and is classified as an appreciating classic, supported by very high desirability in the secondary market. The typical Defender 90 on the market shows just under 14,000 miles on the odometer, indicating that low-mileage examples remain the norm for transacted vehicles in this tier.
Base projections estimate the median will reach £30,576 within three years, representing a 12.0 percent appreciation from current levels. Over five years, the forecast extends to £31,715, or 16.2 percent growth, a pattern consistent with steady demand for well-preserved examples of this iconic platform.
The stable outlook is underpinned by sustained desirability and the model's established position in the appreciating classic segment. Market conditions favor holders of well-maintained examples, though appreciation rates suggest this is a long-horizon play rather than a near-term price driver.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£27,300
- Annual appr. rate+5.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked367
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared367 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
For sale now · 5 live
All live deals
1997 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS
US$46,000-36% vs market
US

4.6L-Powered 1995 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS
US$45,000-37% vs market
US

1994 Land Rover Defender 90 NAS
US$41,250-42% vs market
US

1986 Land Rover 90 Diesel 5-Speed
US$12,500-83% vs market
US

1987 Land Rover 90 Turbodiesel 5-Speed
US$5,000-93% vs market
US
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months56
- Sell-Through22%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£30,028
- Avg Mileage at Sale13,863 mi
- Recent Price Range£8,300 – £161,000
- Total Sales Tracked251
Recent sales
Showing latest 20£17,750
Collecting Cars · 18 Sept 2026
automatic
£28,000
Collecting Cars · 17 Sept 2026
£40,000
Collecting Cars · 21 Aug 2026
£38,200
Collecting Cars · 14 Aug 2026
13,040 mi
£21,200
Collecting Cars · 12 Aug 2026
automatic
£81,500
Collecting Cars · 11 Aug 2026
63 mi
£25,400
Collecting Cars · 5 Aug 2026
£24,500
Collecting Cars · 2 Aug 2026
automatic
£27,750
Collecting Cars · 31 Jul 2026
£26,001
Collecting Cars · 26 Jul 2026
Common questions
What is a Land Rover Defender 90 worth in 2026?
The current United Kingdom market median is £27,300, based on 55 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £8,300 to £161,000.
Is the Land Rover Defender 90 going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +5.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Land Rover Defender 90s are for sale right now?
We track 5 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.