1997 Land Rover Defender
SALDV3240VA125627
GOOD DEAL
· $5,446 below typical price
Statesville, NC
This 1997 Land Rover Defender is listed at $94,900 with 88,414 miles in Statesville, NC.
Sold by AP Vintage Motors
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1997 Land Rover Defender
VIN SALDV3240VA125627
Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 21, 2026This vehicle: $94,900 — $5,446 below the typical market price ($100,346)
Asking $94,900 · typical market price $100,346 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.
See all 1997 Land Rover Defender prices — typical $100,346 →
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1997 Land Rover Defender for sale near StatesvilleNC
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN SALDV3240VA125627, spanning 3 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Vintage Motors | Statesville, NC 28677 | $94,900 | 88,414 mi | 2026-09-10 | 5 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for SALDV3240VA125627Full 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 $25,518 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 | $99,282 |
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 | 27 | $100,346 | 100% | 65,979 mi |
| 1994 | 11 | $66,900 | 67% | 90,425 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
