1996 Land Rover Defender 90 Market Value & Price History
The 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 has a current market value of $29,276 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 42 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2021 between $27,250 and $54,000. Based on US sales through Oct 24, 2026. 5 have sold in the past 12 months, and 6 are listed for sale, asking $36,950 to $68,000. The median sale price is up 19.8% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 42 verified auction sales for the 1996 Land Rover Defender 90, latest sale Oct 24, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Nov 3, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1996 Land Rover Defender 90 Price History
The median 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 sold for $31,000 in 2026, against $47,000 in 2021. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,000 | 4 |
| 2025 | $24,500 | 5 |
| 2024 | $37,750 | 12 |
| 2023 | $43,500 | 7 |
| 2022 | $44,375 | 10 |
| 2021 | $47,000 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | $32,000 | 62,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $14,500 | 115,400 mi | Manual |
| Aug 29, 2026 | $30,000 | 10,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 2, 2026 | $115,000 | 600 mi | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $31,000 | 159,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 4, 2025 | $20,000 | 65,800 mi | Manual |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $24,500 | 166,700 mi | Manual |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $22,000 | 115,575 mi | Manual |
| Jan 9, 2025 | $30,800 | 135,977 mi | Manual |
| Dec 29, 2024 | $29,500 | 161,556 mi | Manual |
| Dec 28, 2024 | $27,250 | 125,517 mi | Manual |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $45,000 | 132,352 mi | — |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $38,500 | 134,216 mi | — |
| Jul 23, 2024 | $122,000 | 104 mi | — |
| Jul 7, 2024 | $65,500 | 65,000 mi | — |
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1996 Land Rover Defender 90: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 worth?
A 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 is worth approximately $29,276 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 42 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 24, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $27,250 and $54,000; the full verified range is $14,500 to $122,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 sell per year?
5 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 42 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 sales in total.
Are 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 sale price is up 19.8% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1996 Land Rover Defender 90?
DriveIndex lists 6 1996 Land Rover Defender 90 for sale, asking $36,950 to $68,000 (last checked Nov 3, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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