1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Market Value & Price History
The 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 has a current market value of $53,600 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 204 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2014 between $51,700 and $90,000. Based on US sales through Oct 4, 2026. 32 have sold in the past 12 months, and 29 are listed for sale from $45,486 to $249,950. The median sale price is up 29.6% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 204 verified auction sales for the 1997 Land Rover Defender 90, latest sale Oct 4, 2026. Value as of Oct 7, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 6, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Price History
The median 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 sold for $69,000 in 2026, against $67,000 in 2017. 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 | $69,000 | 29 |
| 2025 | $52,500 | 39 |
| 2024 | $48,375 | 24 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 33 |
| 2022 | $91,000 | 29 |
| 2021 | $84,000 | 12 |
| 2020 | $73,500 | 12 |
| 2019 | $60,000 | 8 |
| 2018 | $54,000 | 9 |
| 2017 | $67,000 | 5 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | $43,500 | 8,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $67,000 | 79,100 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $77,999 | 87,100 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $67,100 | 63,059 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 20, 2026 | $56,000 | 68,972 mi | — |
| Sep 19, 2026 | $70,000 | 31,962 mi | — |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $65,500 | 111,000 mi | — |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $67,000 | 55,302 mi | — |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $106,000 | 29,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $134,400 | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $184,800 | 4,269 mi | — |
| Aug 1, 2026 | $115,000 | 35,000 mi | — |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $88,000 | 43,000 mi | — |
| Jul 7, 2026 | $100,000 | 40,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 1, 2026 | $69,000 | 29,000 mi | — |
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1997 Land Rover Defender 90: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 worth?
A 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 is worth approximately $53,600 as of Oct 7, 2026, based on 204 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 4, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $51,700 and $90,000; the full verified range is $18,000 to $212,800. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 cost new?
The 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 carried an original MSRP of $33,900. Verified examples now trade around $53,600.
How much has the 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 is worth about 58% more than its original MSRP of $33,900, with verified examples now trading around $53,600. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 sell per year?
32 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 204 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 sales in total.
Are 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 sale price is up 29.6% 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 1997 Land Rover Defender 90?
DriveIndex lists 29 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 for sale, priced from $45,486 to $249,950 (last checked Oct 6, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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