1997 Land Rover Defender

VIN SALLDVA68VA116494 GOOD DEAL · $13,346 below typical price Fairfield, CT
Listed at
$44,595
typical market $57,941 · 4 comps

This 1997 Land Rover Defender is listed at $44,595 with 197,979 miles in Fairfield, CT.

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1 State St Ext, Fairfield, CT 06825
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Mon–Wed
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu–Fri
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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1997 Land Rover Defender

VIN SALLDVA68VA116494

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Market price range

Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of November 2, 2026
This vehicle · $44,595
Below market
$40,915
Middle of range
$57,941
Above market
$84,763

This vehicle: $44,595 — $13,346 below the typical market price ($57,941)

Asking $44,595 · typical market price $57,941 · based on 4 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $5,000 (−10.1%) over 39 days.

Sep 10, 2026 · $49,595 Oct 19, 2026 · $44,595

Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN SALLDVA68VA116494, spanning 39 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Land Rover Fairfield Fairfield, CT 6825 $44,595 197,979 mi 2026-10-19 2 d ago

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Land Rover Fairfield Fairfield, CT 6825 $45,242 197,979 mi 2026-10-10 14 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for SALLDVA68VA116494
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Gasoline
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 $7,013
Maintenance & repairs $11,200
Total, 5 years $36,113

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Model-level data for the 1997 Land Rover Defender from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 29, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 1997 Land Rover Defender over the last 6 months — the market firmed $17,590 in that span.

Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
June 2026 $79,900
July 2026 $114,995
August 2026 $99,979
September 2026 $95,974
October 2026 $99,390
November 2026 $97,490
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1997 Land Rover Defender

All trims · United States

$44,595

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $95,950 · 27 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $79,900–$118,898

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Photo: 90 · 197,979 mi · view VIN

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What these prices mean

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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 30 $99,390 100% 64,289 mi
1994 18 $68,475 69% 77,975 mi
1993 11 $119,981 121% 33,471 mi

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