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
−£10,344-39%26 with · 10 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 2010
−£7,277-27%136 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 remains anchored at a median of £25,250 in the UK market, with no movement over the past twelve months despite strong underlying demand. This flatline follows a period of appreciation that established the model firmly in appreciating classic territory, though momentum appears to have paused at current levels.
Transaction activity remains robust, with 61 sales tracked over the past year from a total sample of 248 recorded transactions. This liquidity profile—classified as good—suggests consistent buyer interest and reasonable availability, though the relatively modest active listing count of two indicates selective supply at any given moment.
The typical Defender 90 trading hands carries just under 14,000 miles on the odometer, signalling that most examples in circulation are either recent acquisitions or lightly used vehicles rather than extensively driven workhorses. This mileage norm supports the collectible positioning and reflects how these models are increasingly viewed as appreciating assets rather than daily drivers.
Desirability scores as very high within the appreciating classic segment, underpinned by the Defender's cultural resonance and functional heritage. The collectibility grade sits at six, indicating a meaningful but non-elite standing; production volumes and original pricing data are not available, but the model's broad original production run keeps it accessible relative to rarer British classics.
Base projections hold flat at £25,250 through both three and five-year horizons, suggesting the market expects prices to maintain rather than advance materially from current levels. The high-confidence signal points to stability in underlying fundamentals, though the lack of upside momentum indicates entry at fair value rather than ahead of a price surge.
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 tracked305
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared305 (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.

