What is a 2017 Land Rover Defender worth?
Our estimate for a 9-year-old Land Rover Defender in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2017 Defender on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2017 model sits today: 9 years in, 77% 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 264 918 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 224 787 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 161 842 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 103 076 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 4 630/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | R 329 385 | — | See value → |
| 2017 (this page) | R 264 918 | +R 64 467 to newest | |
| 2016 | R 213 068 | +R 116 317 to newest | See value → |
2017 Land Rover Defender: common questions
What is a 2017 Land Rover Defender worth in South Africa?
Around R 264 918 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 288 761 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 241 075. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 233 128.
Is a 2017 Land Rover Defender a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 77% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 264 918 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 103 076 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 2017 Land Rover Defender cost new?
About R 1 136 067 at launch pricing in 2017 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 23% of that.
What would financing a 2017 Land Rover Defender cost monthly?
At R 264 918 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 4 630 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.