What is a 2011 Land Rover Defender worth?
Our estimate for a 15-year-old Land Rover Defender in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2011 Defender on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2011 model sits today: 15 years in, 91% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 15% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 71 706 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 60 844 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 43 806 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 27 900 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 1 253/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | R 89 155 | — | See value → |
| 2011 (this page) | R 71 706 | +R 17 449 to newest |
2011 Land Rover Defender: common questions
What is a 2011 Land Rover Defender worth in South Africa?
Around R 71 706 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 78 160 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 65 252. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 63 101.
Is a 2011 Land Rover Defender a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 91% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 71 706 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 27 900 more. As a premium (established) model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2011 Land Rover Defender cost new?
About R 823 928 at launch pricing in 2011 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 9% of that.
What would financing a 2011 Land Rover Defender cost monthly?
At R 71 706 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 1 253 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.