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Land Rover Series III

1971–1985

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  • 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

Land Rover Series III

Based on 32 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

£9,700

Market value · recent verified sales

-45.3%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 45.3% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£2,611

-73%

5-Year Forecast

£1,810

-81%

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Market scores

41

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1978

    −£1,213-9%

    24 with · 21 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 market in the UK has entered a sharp downward phase, with the median price falling to £9,700—a decline of 45.3 percent over the past twelve months. The sell signal reflects deteriorating momentum across a thin trading base, where just seven transactions were recorded in the recent period against a broader historical sample of thirty-two sales.

Liquidity remains constrained, with no active listings currently tracked and sparse transaction flow limiting both buy-side and sell-side options. This thinness amplifies price volatility and means sellers should expect extended holding periods or negotiated discounts to move inventory quickly.

The Series III occupies the stable modern classic tier, where appeal centers on heritage and usability rather than scarcity. Moderate desirability suggests interest persists among enthusiasts, but broader collector enthusiasm has cooled, which aligns with the recent selling pressure.

The outlook is notably bearish over the medium to long term. The three-year projection suggests a floor near £2,611—a further 73.1 percent drop from current levels—while the five-year base case points toward £1,810, reflecting an 81.3 percent cumulative loss from today's median. These forecasts assume continued depreciation without a structural shift in demand.

Prospective buyers entering at current levels should accept that recovery timescales extend well beyond five years and are not assured. For current holders, the depreciating status and high-confidence sell signal suggest this is a poor holding window; cash deployed elsewhere, or patience until clearer stabilization signals emerge, may both be preferable strategies.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£9,700
  • Annual appr. rate-45.3%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked48
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared48 (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£600
  • Total annual cost£4,350

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months7
  • Sell-Through22%

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

Common questions

What is a Land Rover Series III worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £9,700, based on 7 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £4,300 to £27,642.

Is the Land Rover Series III going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved -45.3%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Land Rover Series IIIs are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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