Land Rover Defender

1983 to 2016 · SUV

Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $76,807. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $46,200. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $19,000 to $140,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$46,200

Medium confidence · $39K to $53K

Median · 12 mo: $76,807
Sales · 12 mo: 2

Collectible

Sold$113,113 · Bring a Trailer · Mar 2026

The market

Every recorded 1983 Land Rover Defender sale, by date and price

Mar 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$113,113 · 100 mi · Porsche Chalk Gray

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15 sales · 14 unsoldmedian $77kupdated May 2026

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The newest 1983 Land Rover Defender sales with photographs

Sold $40,500

1994 · Coniston Green · 189,000 mi

Nov 5, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $44,000

2000 · Red · 209,000 mi

Jun 13, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $51,000

1999 · Green · 220,000 mi

Apr 2, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $46,000

1993 · White · 118,000 mi

Mar 22, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $45,000

1999 · Red · 133,000 mi

Feb 10, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $52,000

1998 · Red · 99,000 mi

Nov 12, 2024 · Bring a Trailer

Every 90/110

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026

Every 90/110. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
	Defender1983 to 2016	1101983 to 2016	901983 to 2016	Pickup1983 to 2016
Shifty Estimate	$46,200	$51,700	$60,700	$70,400
Sold median	Too few sales to call2 sales	$43,00083 sales	$46,00085 sales	$55,0009 sales
12-month move	Too few sales to call	Down 30.9%	Up 28.6%	Up 5.7%
For sale	None	18	38	None

Other Defender generations

L663

Also on file, with no sale or listing yet: Works V8 70th Edition.

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4, 2.25L
Power: 68 hp
Torque: 103 lb-ft
Top speed: 70 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: 4WD

Common questions

How much does a Land Rover Defender cost?

What is a 1983 Land Rover Defender worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $46,200. That sits below the $76,807 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. We rate confidence medium: 2 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many Land Rover Defender have sold?

Shifty has 15 public sales of the Land Rover Defender on file. The earliest was on Jun 13, 2022.

What has a Land Rover Defender sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$113,113Mar 15, 2026Porsche Chalk Gray · 100 mi
$40,500Nov 5, 2025Coniston Green · 189,000 mi
$44,000Jun 13, 2025Red · 209,000 mi

About the 1983 Land Rover Defender

The original Land Rover Defender represents the end of an era, the final evolution of a design that traced back to the 1948 Series I. Built from 1983 to 2016, this utilitarian icon combined agricultural toughness with surprising collector appeal. The ladder-frame chassis, live axles, and aluminum bodywork delivered legendary off-road capability that made it the choice of military forces, aid organizations, and adventurers worldwide. While early 90s and 110s command premium prices, the final NAS (North American Specification) models from 1993-1997 are particularly sought after, as are the limited Heritage and SVX variants. Post-2012 models with the 2.2-liter Puma diesel offer modern reliability. Values have surged as enthusiasts recognize the Defender's authentic character in an increasingly sanitized automotive landscape. Clean, unmolested examples are becoming rare, making originality paramount for collectors.

Sales and listings

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