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Land Rover Defender 90

1990–2016

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  • Lowest price

    $40,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $59,750

    Since 2020 · n=18

  • Highest price

    $120,600

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    19

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 19 lots

Land Rover Defender 90

Based on 19 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

$54,500

Market value · recent verified sales

-15.5%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

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

Median sold price down 15.5% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$37,147

-32%

5-Year Forecast

$33,014

-39%

Market scores

50

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    $25,475-43%

    27 with · 11 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 2010

    $15,331-26%

    138 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 sits at a median of AUD $54,500 in the Australian market, down 15.5% over the past twelve months. The sell signal reflects a deteriorating position that extends well beyond recent volatility, with base projections pointing to AUD $37,147 in three years and AUD $33,014 in five years—declines of 31.8% and 39.4% respectively.

Transaction activity remains thin, with only six sales recorded over the past year from a total tracked sample of nineteen. This sparse liquidity limits price discovery and widens bid-ask spreads, making both entry and exit challenging for market participants at any given moment.

The Defender 90 carries a collectible rating with moderate desirability, though it does not benefit from constrained production scarcity or the historical pedigree that typically anchors classic Land Rovers. Condition and provenance matter considerably here, as the model lacks the singular appeal that sustains values for earlier Series variants.

Average mileage on transacted examples sits at 71,000 kilometres, suggesting the market is absorbing a mix of lightly used and mid-life examples. This spread in condition states has likely contributed to pricing pressure, as buyers remain price-sensitive in a softening segment.

The downward trajectory appears driven by broader depreciation rather than a cyclical dip. With no active listings currently tracked and the low transaction count, the market lacks momentum to arrest the decline. The three-to-five-year outlook points to further contraction unless demand for these vehicles shifts materially.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$54,500
  • Annual appr. rate-15.5%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked308
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared308 (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)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months6
  • Sell-Through32%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$66,714
  • Avg Mileage at Sale71 km
  • Recent Price Range$40,000 – $120,600
  • Total Sales Tracked19

Recent sales

Showing latest 18
  • $55,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Jun 2026

  • $74,500

    Collecting Cars · 27 May 2026

  • $52,750

    Collecting Cars · 21 May 2026

  • $54,000

    Collecting Cars · 19 Feb 2026

  • $89,500

    Collecting Cars · 30 Jan 2026

  • $40,250

    Collecting Cars · 25 Nov 2025

  • $100,000

    Collecting Cars · 12 Jun 2025

  • $48,500

    Collecting Cars · 23 May 2025

  • $71,400

    Collecting Cars · 28 Apr 2025

  • $45,550

    Collecting Cars · 29 Jan 2025

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