1997 Land Rover Defender
SALDV3243VA122205
GOOD DEAL
· $12,453 below typical price
Houston, TX
This 1997 Land Rover Defender is listed at $90,220 with 102,462 miles in Houston, TX.
Market price range
Based on 10 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026This vehicle: $90,220 — $12,453 below the typical market price ($102,673)
Asking $90,220 · typical market price $102,673 · based on 10 comparable same-build listings.
See all 1997 Land Rover Defender prices — typical $102,673 →
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN SALDV3243VA122205, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLB Sportscars | Houston, TX 77092 | $90,220 | 102,462 mi | 2026-08-26 |
What would this 1997 Land Rover Defender cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for SALDV3243VA122205Full 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 $24,903 in that span.
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) | $90,220 | 10 | — |
| 1998 Ford Explorer | $5,248 | 2 | −$84,972 |
| 1999 Toyota 4Runner | $10,938 | 2 | −$79,282 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1993–1997What 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 | 21 | $99,995 | 100% | 68,664 mi |
| 1995 | 10 | $64,495 | 64% | 87,114 mi |
| 1994 | 14 | $67,088 | 67% | 69,705 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
