1997 Land Rover Defender

VIN SALDV3241VA123286 ABOVE TYPICAL · $19,696 above typical price Marietta, GA
Listed at
$114,979
typical market $95,283 · 10 comps

This 1997 Land Rover Defender is listed at $114,979 with 28,597 miles in Marietta, GA.

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Market price range

Based on 10 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 2, 2026
This vehicle · $114,979
Below market
$73,448
Typical price
$95,283
Above market
$125,400

This vehicle: $114,979 — $19,696 above the typical market price ($95,283)

Asking $114,979 · typical market price $95,283 · based on 10 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Aug 13, 2026 · $117,979 Aug 30, 2026 · $117,979

Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN SALDV3241VA123286, spanning 17 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Gas Motorcars Marietta, GA 30060 $114,979 28,597 mi 2026-08-14
Gas Motor Cars Marietta, GA 30080 $117,979 28,597 mi 2026-08-13

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Gas Motorcars Marietta, GA 30060 $117,979 28,597 mi 2026-08-14

What would this 1997 Land Rover Defender cost per month?

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10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$2,049
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $11,498 down
Amount financed
$103,481
Total interest
$19,459

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for SALDV3241VA123286
Engine
3.9L · V8
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
3
Model year
1997
Made by
JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
13
MPG
City
12
MPG
Highway
14
MPG
$3,580 /yr est. fuel

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.

Fuel $17,900
Insurance $7,395
Maintenance & repairs $11,200
Total, 5 years $36,495

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 $24,903 in that span.

Dec Feb May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
December 2025 $124,898
February 2026 $124,800
May 2026 $92,440
June 2026 $79,900
July 2026 $119,793
August 2026 $99,995

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
1997 Land Rover Defender (this car) $114,979 10
1999 Toyota 4Runner $8,297 4 −$106,682

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 1993–1997

What 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 21 $99,995 100% 68,664 mi
1995 11 $69,000 69% 79,238 mi
1994 14 $67,088 67% 73,946 mi
1993 10 $98,948 99% 55,247 mi

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