Negotiating leverage
63
strong leverage / 100
~94 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick price intelligence
2021 Land Rover Defender Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$40,800
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$28,872$54,485
- Typical market range
- $38,465–$44,997
- Ridekick fair price
- $40,800
- Original MSRP range
- $46,100–$83,000
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
7 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
94
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Land Rover Defender.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$42,412–$44,256
Estimated dealer invoice — about $46,100 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $36,149 | $46,100 | $42,412–$44,256 |
| S | $37,447 | $53,800 | $49,496–$51,648 |
| First Edition | $37,666 | — | — |
| X-Dynamic S | $38,155 | $57,800 | $53,176–$55,488 |
| SE | $40,837 | $62,700 | $57,684–$60,192 |
| X-Dynamic SE | $41,910 | $65,500 | $60,260–$62,880 |
| X-Dynamic HSE | $42,441 | $71,600 | $65,872–$68,736 |
| X | $46,156 | $83,000 | $76,360–$79,680 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$32,401$59,575$86,748
Fair priceStandard
$36,149
Standard: fair price $36,149, original MSRP $46,100, estimated dealer cost $42,412 to $44,256.
S
$37,447
S: fair price $37,447, original MSRP $53,800, estimated dealer cost $49,496 to $51,648.
First Edition
$37,666
First Edition: fair price $37,666, original MSRP not available, estimated dealer cost not available.
X-Dynamic S
$38,155
X-Dynamic S: fair price $38,155, original MSRP $57,800, estimated dealer cost $53,176 to $55,488.
SE
$40,837
SE: fair price $40,837, original MSRP $62,700, estimated dealer cost $57,684 to $60,192.
X-Dynamic SE
$41,910
X-Dynamic SE: fair price $41,910, original MSRP $65,500, estimated dealer cost $60,260 to $62,880.
X-Dynamic HSE
$42,441
X-Dynamic HSE: fair price $42,441, original MSRP $71,600, estimated dealer cost $65,872 to $68,736.
X
$46,156
X: fair price $46,156, original MSRP $83,000, estimated dealer cost $76,360 to $79,680.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Land Rover Defender runs about $41,525 in MT to $44,972 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $2,988 | $110+ | $44,312 |
| TX | $2,576 | $332 | $44,122 |
| FL | $2,473 | $1,074+ | $44,761 |
| NY | $1,649 | $371 | $43,234 |
| PA | $2,473 | $587 | $44,274 |
| IL | $2,576 | $683 | $44,473 |
| OH | $2,370 | $444 | $44,028 |
| GA | $2,885 | $637 | $44,736 |
| NC | $1,236 | $793 | $43,243 |
| WA | $2,679 | $215+ | $44,108 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $41,739 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
9 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Land Rover Defender.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Defender X vehicles equipped with smoked rear light assemblies. A voltage spike, triggered by a bright light shining on the rear of the vehicle, can cause the turn signals, brake lights, and tail lights to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear light assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 27, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N598.
Campaign 21V435000 · 08/06/2021
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N630.
Campaign 21V668000 · 26/08/2021
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the third-row seating is equipped with LATCH child seat restraints with top tethers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Remedy: Land Rover will mail owners the correct information to insert into the owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N601.
Campaign 21V584000 · 29/07/2021
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder engines. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may unexpectedly switch off while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in an engine stall with no warning.
Remedy: The Connected Diagnostic Services (CDS) and the Over-the-air (OTA) diagnostics functionality will be disabled, either by a dealer or through an OTA update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N599.
Campaign 21V424000 · 03/06/2021
SEATS
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Defender 90 vehicles equipped with manually-adjustable front seats. The front seat track end-stop bracket may become deformed, which could prevent the seat from locking into place.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat tracks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N609.
Campaign 21V499000 · 01/07/2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.
Campaign 23V044000 · 02/02/2023
EQUIPMENT
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Land Rover Defender vehicles equipped with Raised Air Intake (RAI) aftermarket accessory equipment, with part number VPLEP0543. The raised air intake may not be secured properly, which can allow the intake to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the RAI accessory, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N964.
Campaign 24E102000 · 06/12/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D126 and H575.
Campaign 26V248000 · 17/04/2026
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will apply a protective lubricant gel to the driver’s air bag connector terminals, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D120.
Campaign 26V389000 · 12/06/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2021 Land Rover Defender?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $40,800, within a typical market range of $38,465 to $44,997.
Is the 2021 Land Rover Defender cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $46,100, so a fair used price is roughly $5,300 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Land Rover Defender?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $41,525 in MT to $44,972 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Land Rover Defender?
There are about 94 days of national market supply for the 2021 Land Rover Defender — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Land Rover Defender.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Land Rover Defender?
Negotiating leverage rates 63/100 (strong). ~94 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Land Rover Defender?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $42,412–$44,256 — its $46,100 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.