Real price data
What should you pay for a 2023 Land Rover Defender?
Original MSRP
$68,000
When new
Fair market price
$54,794
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$13,206
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $48,210 · 75th $60,196 · MSRP $68,000
Spread of current 2023 Land Rover Defender listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
99
out of 100
strong leverage
~89 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
89days of supply
Buyer's marketInventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2023 Land Rover Defender.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2023 Land Rover Defender inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$62,560–$65,280
Estimated dealer invoice — about $68,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $46,182 | $68,000 | $62,560–$65,280 |
| X-Dynamic SE | $54,044 | $72,300 | $66,516–$69,408 |
| SE | $54,149 | $78,300 | $72,036–$75,168 |
| 75th Edition | $56,621 | — | — |
| X | $62,322 | $99,900 | $91,908–$95,904 |
| V8 | $74,191 | $111,300 | $102,396–$106,848 |
| Carpathian Edition | $84,000 | — | — |
| first-edition | — | $84,700 | $77,924–$81,312 |
- S
- $46,182
- X-Dynamic SE
- $54,044
- SE
- $54,149
- 75th Edition
- $56,621
- X
- $62,322
- V8
- $74,191
- Carpathian Edition
- $84,000
Safety & recalls
8 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2023 Land Rover Defender.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N720.
Campaign 22V523000 · 21/07/2022
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
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The third-row seatback latch may not latch properly, reducing the strength of a child seat installed to the top tether.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the third-row seat frame and components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N768.
Campaign 23V137000 · 02/03/2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 vehicles modified for the TRek Off-Road Competition. The brake calipers may not be reinstalled properly, allowing the brake calipers to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the brake calipers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N848.
Campaign 23V789000 · 22/11/2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the filter housing, oil filter, and o-rings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N908.
Campaign 24V450000 · 17/06/2024
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
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
Campaign 25V016000 · 16/01/2025
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
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2023 Land Rover Defender?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $54,794, within a typical market range of $48,210 to $60,196.
Is the 2023 Land Rover Defender cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $68,000, so a fair used price is roughly $13,206 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2023 Land Rover Defender?
There are about 89 days of national market supply for the 2023 Land Rover Defender — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2023 Land Rover Defender.
How much can you negotiate on a 2023 Land Rover Defender?
Negotiating leverage rates 99/100 (strong). ~89 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2023 Land Rover Defender?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $62,560–$65,280 — its $68,000 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 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.