What is a 2016 Land Rover Defender worth?
Our estimate for a 10-year-old Land Rover Defender in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2016 Defender on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2016 model sits today: 10 years in, 80% 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 213 068 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 180 791 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 130 166 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 82 902 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 3 724/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | R 264 918 | — | See value → |
| 2016 (this page) | R 213 068 | +R 51 850 to newest | |
| 2015 | R 171 366 | +R 93 552 to newest | See value → |
2016 Land Rover Defender: common questions
What is a 2016 Land Rover Defender worth in South Africa?
Around R 213 068 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 232 244 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 193 892. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 187 500.
Is a 2016 Land Rover Defender a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 80% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 213 068 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 82 902 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 2016 Land Rover Defender cost new?
About R 1 076 841 at launch pricing in 2016 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 20% of that.
What would financing a 2016 Land Rover Defender cost monthly?
At R 213 068 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 3 724 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.