1997 Land Rover Defender
SALDV2240VA119045
FAIR PRICE
· within $995 of the typical market price
Lowell, Massachusetts
This 1997 Land Rover Defender is listed at $108,998 with 65,784 miles in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Sold by thehighlinegroup
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Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 24, 2026This vehicle: $108,998 — within $995 of the typical market price ($109,993)
Asking $108,998 · typical market price $109,993 · based on 6 comparable same-build listings.
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1997 Land Rover Defender for sale near LowellMassachusetts
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $21,000 (−16.2%) over 61 days.
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN SALDV2240VA119045, spanning 61 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| thehighlinegroup | Lowell, Massachusetts 1851 | $108,998 | 65,784 mi | 2026-09-05 | 16 d ago |
| The Highline Group | Lowell, MA 1851 | $109,893 | 65,784 mi | 2026-07-21 | 7 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| thehighlinegroup | Lowell, Massachusetts 1851 | $113,998 | 65,784 mi | 2026-09-05 | 16 d ago |
| The Highline Group | Lowell, MA 1851 | $114,893 | 65,784 mi | 2026-07-21 | 14 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for SALDV2240VA119045Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 13 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Land Rover Defender likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Model-level data for the 1997 Land Rover Defender from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1997 Land Rover Defender over the last 6 months — the market softened $25,805 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | $124,800 |
| May 2026 | $92,440 |
| June 2026 | $79,900 |
| July 2026 | $109,893 |
| August 2026 | $99,995 |
| September 2026 | $98,995 |
What else could you drive?
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Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 25, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

1997 Land Rover Defender
All trims · United States
$109,893Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $99,995 · 27 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $79,900–$114,979
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What these prices mean
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1993–1997What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 33 | $100,346 | 100% | 62,335 mi |
| 1993 | 12 | $124,995 | 125% | 39,035 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.