Land Rover Defender 90
1990–2016
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

Based on 248 verified auction results
£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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
For sale now · 2 live
All live dealsMarket 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
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
£80,750
Collecting Cars · 21 Jul 2026
738 mi
£28,250
Collecting Cars · 17 Jul 2026
25,558 mi
£33,000
Collecting Cars · 16 Jul 2026
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.

