Land Rover Defender Works V8
2018–2018
Lowest price
£157,500
Since 2020
Median price
£157,500
Since 2020 · n=1
Highest price
£157,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
1
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 1 lots
Based on 1 verified auction result
£157,500
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
10/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates based on 1 verified United Kingdom sale.
Market scores
38
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Defender Works V8 currently trades at £157,500 on the secondary market, though the extreme scarcity of recorded transactions limits our ability to establish a reliable price trend. Only a single sale has been tracked over the past year, making year-on-year comparison meaningless and highlighting the car's status as a genuine rarity rather than a liquid asset.
Production ran to just 150 units, positioning the Works V8 at the apex of modern Defender collectibility. The model carries a "Holy Grail" classification, reflecting its technical significance and the outsized demand it commands among serious enthusiasts and marque specialists. This designation reflects rarity combined with engineering prowess rather than broader market recognition.
The single transacted example recorded just 780 miles, consistent with the careful stewardship these cars typically receive. Low mileage is the norm for cars of this caliber and production volume, and condition preservation appears to be a priority among current holders.
Liquidity remains severely constrained, with zero active listings currently visible in the tracked market. The illiquid nature of the Works V8 means buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and highly negotiated transactions, with each sale likely driven by specific circumstances rather than regular market mechanics. Price discovery remains difficult given the single-digit annual transaction volume.
Without sufficient sales history or current market listings, forward projections cannot be responsibly estimated at this time. The Works V8 operates in a tier where ownership decisions are driven by passion and collection completeness rather than appreciation forecasts.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£157,500
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£1,250
- Maintenance£2,400
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£6,050
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£157,500
- Avg Mileage at Sale780 mi
- Recent Price Range£157,500 – £157,500
- Total Sales Tracked1
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.