1997 Land Rover Defender
SALDV3246VA128497
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $7,721 above typical price
Van Nuys, CA
This 1997 Land Rover Defender is listed at $105,121 with 68,858 miles in Van Nuys, CA.
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Sold by Land Rover Jaguar Van Nuys
Hours
- Mon–Thu
- 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Fri
- 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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1997 Land Rover Defender
VIN SALDV3246VA128497
Market price range
Based on 16 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 18, 2026This vehicle: $105,121 — $7,721 above the typical market price ($97,400)
Asking $105,121 · typical market price $97,400 · based on 16 comparable same-build listings.
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1997 Land Rover Defender for sale near Van NuysCA
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $37 (−0.0%) over 11 days.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN SALDV3246VA128497, spanning 11 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Jaguar Van Nuys | Van Nuys, CA 91406 | $105,121 | 68,858 mi | 2026-08-11 | 1 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar Van Nuys | Van Nuys, CA 91343 | $104,999 | 68,858 mi | 2026-09-04 | 7 d ago |
| Land Rover Jaguar Van Nuys | Van Nuys, CA 91406 | $105,084 | 68,858 mi | 2026-08-22 | 10 d ago |
| Jaguar Land Rover Van Nuys | Van Nuys, CA 91406 | $104,999 | 68,858 mi | 2026-08-11 | 47 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for SALDV3246VA128497Full 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 September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1997 Land Rover Defender over the last 6 months — the market firmed $4,935 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $92,440 |
| June 2026 | $79,900 |
| July 2026 | $114,995 |
| August 2026 | $99,995 |
| September 2026 | $95,974 |
| October 2026 | $97,375 |
What else could you drive?
Compare 1997 Land Rover Defender with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 18, 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
$105,121Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $100,346 · 29 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $93,995–$119,995
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: 90 · 68,858 mi · view VIN
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What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 18, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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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% | 54,784 mi |
| 1995 | 13 | $89,500 | 89% | 63,544 mi |
| 1994 | 20 | $70,950 | 71% | 77,159 mi |
| 1993 | 14 | $119,988 | 120% | 50,653 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
