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Land Rover Defender 90

1990–2016

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  • Lowest price

    £8,300

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £26,501

    Since 2020 · n=238

  • Highest price

    £161,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    248

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 248 lots

Land Rover Defender 90

Based on 248 verified auction results

HOLDStablehigh confidence

£25,250

Market value · recent verified sales

+0.0%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (+0.0%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£25,250

+0%

5-Year Forecast

£25,250

+0%

Market scores

92

Desirability

Good

75

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    £9,873-37%

    27 with · 10 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 2010

    £6,808-26%

    137 with · 128 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 holds steady at a median of £25,250, with no meaningful movement over the past year despite strong underlying desirability in the UK market. The HOLD signal reflects a market in equilibrium—neither appreciating nor depreciating—after a period of sustained collector interest.

Over the 12-month window, 61 tracked transactions have established good liquidity for the model, underpinned by a broader database of 248 sales. This frequency of trading suggests buyers and sellers can execute transactions without artificial waiting periods, a key indicator of market depth.

The Defender 90 lands in the appreciating classic tier with a collectibility score of 6, positioning it firmly in desirable territory. Very high desirability is driven by heritage appeal, cultural significance, and the model's role as a modern icon within the classic four-by-four segment, though production volumes remain unavailable to contextualize relative rarity.

Transacted examples show an average mileage of 13,863 miles, which points to a market dominated by low-mileage, lightly used specimens. This condition profile—more associated with newer or recently restored stock than genuinely aged vehicles—reflects buyer preferences for preserved or cosmetically refreshed examples.

Base projections hold flat over both the three-year and five-year horizons at £25,250, suggesting the market expects neither surplus demand nor meaningful supply shifts to alter current pricing. The stability speaks to mature pricing in a well-established segment rather than speculative momentum in either direction.

At current levels, entry remains fair for buyers seeking proven liquidity and cultural relevance without betting on appreciation. The combination of good trading volume, strong desirability, and stable pricing reduces downside risk, though upside catalysts appear limited in the near term.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£25,250
  • Annual appr. rate+0.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked306
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared306 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 2 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings2
  • Sales Last 12 Months65
  • Sell-Through26%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings2
  • Avg Sale Price£30,046
  • Avg Mileage at Sale13,863 mi
  • Recent Price Range£8,300 – £161,000
  • Total Sales Tracked248

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • £38,200

    Collecting Cars · 14 Aug 2026

  • £21,200

    Collecting Cars · 12 Aug 2026

  • £81,500

    Collecting Cars · 11 Aug 2026

  • £25,400

    Collecting Cars · 5 Aug 2026

  • £24,500

    Collecting Cars · 2 Aug 2026

  • £27,750

    Collecting Cars · 31 Jul 2026

  • £26,001

    Collecting Cars · 26 Jul 2026

  • £80,750

    Collecting Cars · 21 Jul 2026

  • £28,250

    Collecting Cars · 17 Jul 2026

  • £33,000

    Collecting Cars · 16 Jul 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.