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 market in the UK has entered a sharp downtrend, with the median price falling to £9,850—a decline of 26.2 percent over the past twelve months. The SELL signal reflects sustained weakness rather than a momentary dip, and ongoing depreciation is expected to accelerate further.
Transaction activity remains thin at just eight sales tracked over the past year from a total sample of thirty-two recorded sales. This limited liquidity means buyers and sellers should expect wider bid-ask spreads and longer holding periods; the market lacks the depth to absorb volume quickly.
The Series III occupies the stable modern classic tier, a segment where production volume and relative ubiquity can work against appreciating value. Its moderate desirability reflects its cultural significance and utility appeal, but does not insulate it from broader depreciation cycles affecting its cohort.
The outlook is decidedly bearish. Base-case projections indicate a median price of approximately £4,978 in three years—a 49.5 percent further decline from current levels. By year five, values could compress to around £4,060, representing a cumulative loss of nearly 59 percent from today's median.
The combination of thin liquidity, moderate desirability, and steep downward pressure suggests that sellers holding Series IIIs for appreciation should reconsider their thesis. Only buyers with utility-driven or sentimental motivations should view current pricing as compelling.
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.