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Land Rover Defender 90

1990–2016

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  • 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

Land Rover Defender 90

Based on 248 verified auction results

HOLDStablehigh confidence

£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%)
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— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 2 live

All live deals

Market 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

  • £21,200

    Collecting Cars · 12 Aug 2026

  • £81,500

    Collecting Cars · 11 Aug 2026

  • £25,400

    Collecting Cars · 5 Aug 2026

  • £24,500

    Collecting Cars · 2 Aug 2026

  • £27,750

    Collecting Cars · 31 Jul 2026

  • £26,001

    Collecting Cars · 26 Jul 2026

  • £80,750

    Collecting Cars · 21 Jul 2026

  • £28,250

    Collecting Cars · 17 Jul 2026

  • £33,000

    Collecting Cars · 16 Jul 2026

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