Land Rover Series III
1971–1985
Lowest price
£4,300
Since 2020
Median price
£13,350
Since 2020 · n=31
Highest price
£27,642
Since 2020
Sold cars
32
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 32 lots

Based on 32 verified auction results
£9,850
Market value · recent verified sales
-26.2%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 26.2% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£4,978
-49%
5-Year Forecast
£4,060
-59%
Market scores
43
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1978
−£852-6%23 with · 20 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. 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 Land Rover Series III has fallen sharply over the past year, with the median price dropping to £9,850—a decline of 26.2 percent against the prior twelve months. This deteriorating trajectory carries a sell signal, reflecting broader weakness in the market segment.
Liquidity remains thin across the sector, with only eight sales recorded in the past year against a total tracked sample of 32. The absence of active listings currently suggests limited fresh supply, though the sparse transaction volume underscores the challenge buyers and sellers face in establishing firm price discovery.
Classified as a stable modern classic with moderate desirability, the Series III occupies a well-established niche in the UK collector market, though production volumes are not currently quantified in our tracking. The collectibility score of 5 places it in the collectible category, but appeal remains moderate relative to higher-tier variants or earlier models.
The outlook deteriorates significantly in the medium term, with base projections suggesting a median price of £4,978 by year three—a further 49.5 percent contraction from current levels. Over five years, the base case points to £4,060, representing cumulative depreciation of 58.8 percent from today's market.
The combination of year-on-year losses, thin liquidity, and steep forward projections points to structural softness rather than cyclical adjustment. Holders should take the sell signal seriously; the market is showing no signs of stabilization at present levels.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£9,850
- Annual appr. rate-26.2%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked44
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared44 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation£600
- Total annual cost£4,350
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months8
- Sell-Through25%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£14,158
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£4,300 – £27,642
- Total Sales Tracked32
Recent sales
Showing latest 20£17,500
Collecting Cars · 7 Aug 2026
£6,850
Collecting Cars · 15 Jul 2026
£8,625
the-market · 13 Jul 2026
£10,000
Collecting Cars · 15 Jun 2026
£20,000
Collecting Cars · 10 Jun 2026
£9,400
Collecting Cars · 2 Apr 2026
£9,700
Collecting Cars · 30 Oct 2025
£20,162
the-market · 18 Sept 2025
£8,640
the-market · 14 Jul 2025
£12,000
Collecting Cars · 2 Jul 2025
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.