Defender prices stopped rising and may be falling

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This is good news for us that own them, as it will take away the hype that's been created since production end was imminent a few years ago, and hopefully it will make them and their parts less desirable to theives now. Bad news for anybody who bought one as an 'investment' though:p
 
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The trouble as I see it was that so many people tried to sell their Landies at inflated prices pretty quickly after the news of shutdown. They were artificial prices and I don't know of anyone who actually sold their overpriced vehicles .. though I know of a few who sold them with a reasonable amount knocked off till they reached their real market price!

Frankly, if you ain't selling or buying it's no matter, fake news, who cares? ;)
 
....back to more sensible levels?
It seems that even the best examples are no longer making the mad money.
This pristine looking TD5 (surely one of the best available?) has been on sale for a while and is now reduced, still not selling.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/172888359826
17k of course its not selling....13 years old with more fails than passes on its old MOT's.

MOT History

Mileage recorded at test, parts failed or had minor problems

Date tested 10 October 2017
Pass
Mileage 36,167 miles
MOT test number 6471 1834 4181
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 9 October 2018
Date tested 8 December 2015
Pass
Mileage 36,045 miles
MOT test number 9967 4081 4525
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 7 December 2016

Advisory notice item(s)
  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both chassis legs (6.6.6)
  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 27 November 2015
Fail
Mileage 36,045 miles
MOT test number 2469 1726 7626
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both chassis legs (6.6.6)
  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 5 December 2014
Pass
Mileage 34,661 miles
MOT test number 4668 4963 4431
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 4 December 2015

Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 5 December 2014
Fail
Mileage 34,661 miles
MOT test number 4659 7963 4478
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 8 November 2013
Pass
Mileage 33,235 miles
MOT test number 3869 9271 3396
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 11 November 2014

Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 6 November 2013
Fail
Mileage 33,235 miles
MOT test number 1963 0091 3356
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Rear prop rear joint worn
  • Nearside rear step insecure
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 12 November 2012
Pass
Mileage 31,430 miles
MOT test number 6980 8771 2390
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 11 November 2013

Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Rear prop shaft hardie splicer worn
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 6 November 2012
Fail
Mileage No odometer
MOT test number 3986 6131 2388
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Rear prop shaft hardie splicer worn
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 4 October 2011
Pass
Mileage 27,658 miles
MOT test number 1779 2777 1219
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 3 October 2012
Date tested 27 September 2011
Fail
Mileage 27,658 miles
MOT test number 5688 0047 1256
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Advise front tyres worn on inner edge
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 15 September 2010
Pass
Mileage 25,700 miles
MOT test number 8336 0875 0235
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 28 September 2011

Advisory notice item(s)
  • advise rear brake discs and pads starting to wear and corrode
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 29 September 2009
Pass
Mileage 22,517 miles
MOT test number 7638 6267 9244
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 28 September 2010

Advisory notice item(s)
  • Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 26 September 2009
Fail
Mileage 22,517 miles
MOT test number 1429 8986 9291
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 22 September 2008
Pass
Mileage 17,997 miles
MOT test number 3210 8676 8498
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 22 September 2009
 
17k of course its not selling....13 years old with more fails than passes on its old MOT's.

MOT History

Mileage recorded at test, parts failed or had minor problems

Date tested 10 October 2017
Pass
Mileage 36,167 miles
MOT test number 6471 1834 4181
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 9 October 2018
Date tested 8 December 2015
Pass
Mileage 36,045 miles
MOT test number 9967 4081 4525
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 7 December 2016

Advisory notice item(s)
  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both chassis legs (6.6.6)
  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 27 November 2015
Fail
Mileage 36,045 miles
MOT test number 2469 1726 7626
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both chassis legs (6.6.6)
  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 5 December 2014
Pass
Mileage 34,661 miles
MOT test number 4668 4963 4431
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 4 December 2015

Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 5 December 2014
Fail
Mileage 34,661 miles
MOT test number 4659 7963 4478
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 8 November 2013
Pass
Mileage 33,235 miles
MOT test number 3869 9271 3396
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 11 November 2014

Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 6 November 2013
Fail
Mileage 33,235 miles
MOT test number 1963 0091 3356
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Rear prop rear joint worn
  • Nearside rear step insecure
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 12 November 2012
Pass
Mileage 31,430 miles
MOT test number 6980 8771 2390
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 11 November 2013

Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Rear prop shaft hardie splicer worn
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 6 November 2012
Fail
Mileage No odometer
MOT test number 3986 6131 2388
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • Rear prop shaft hardie splicer worn
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 4 October 2011
Pass
Mileage 27,658 miles
MOT test number 1779 2777 1219
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 3 October 2012
Date tested 27 September 2011
Fail
Mileage 27,658 miles
MOT test number 5688 0047 1256
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Advise front tyres worn on inner edge
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 15 September 2010
Pass
Mileage 25,700 miles
MOT test number 8336 0875 0235
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 28 September 2011

Advisory notice item(s)
  • advise rear brake discs and pads starting to wear and corrode
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 29 September 2009
Pass
Mileage 22,517 miles
MOT test number 7638 6267 9244
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 28 September 2010

Advisory notice item(s)
  • Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
What are advisories?
Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 26 September 2009
Fail
Mileage 22,517 miles
MOT test number 1429 8986 9291
Test location unavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
  • Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
  • Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
What are failures and advisories?
Failure items must be fixed before the vehicle can pass its MOT.

Advisory items are provided for advice. For some of these, if they became more serious, your vehicle may no longer be roadworthy and could require immediate attention.

Date tested 22 September 2008
Pass
Mileage 17,997 miles
MOT test number 3210 8676 8498
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 22 September 2009
Well looked after then.....
 
Prices have been very unusual in the past couple years.
My 02 90 cost me ~£8.5k, 3 owners, 65k, partial service history, few issues. Sold after 5 years for £13.5k with zero issues and a fresh respray, sold within 4 months or so
Though my 04 110 XS cost me shy of £12k, 1 owner, 90k, currently insured for £18.5k. Few small issues I missed. Did however take me a year to find a good one
Then been seeing 110 CSWs/USWs, 100k+ 4/5 owners selling for £14k+, with XS models going for £17k+ :eek:

Recently saw an 05 110 DCPU XS, 2 owners, 60k sell fo £20k!

Seems to be all over the shop, also seems I got a pretty good deal! haha
 
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Seems like that one is not as good as it looks.
It is true though that the mad money ones are not selling.
My local Indy had a brand new 90 XS HT at £34,000 + VAT which was pretty much the “going rate” after production stopped.
It was in stock for over a year and finally bought back by the LR dealer.
 
Yeah But ..it is shiny on top...some idiot ill one day buy it..........LOL.

Cheers

I nearly bought it!

I was attracted by the low mileage but their offer for my pristine (but 90,000 mile) 2005 110 CSW was derisory.
I never got as far as actually looking at it.
 
There was a period of time after tratter production stopped when LR was assisting main dealers in buying back tratters which were nearly new or on low miles. It lasted for about 6 to 12 months. Reason being they had demand from customers who were prepared to pay a bit more than normal price for a nearly new vehicle sold through the approved used scheme. Offers were up to £10k more than book price to buy back but varied depending on vehicle/spec. That doesn't mean they all got £10k. They were made a generous offer and LR helped dealers with this until the sale went through.

There was also the tratter celebration special limited editions which ranged from £28k to £62k depending on model chosen. Peeps could see these being sold for more money than usual when compared against previous new vehicles and yer can kind of see why everyone thought their own vehicles price had gone up. To be honest I don't think they did. As said above there was a lot of talk about peeps listing tratters for a higher price than normal but I don't honestly think anyone paid anywhere near that for it. Many of them had been ont sale for quite some time. I think a lot of the perceived price rises never really happened. There were many on LR's site (and still are) which are priced higher than normal but these are sold with the approved used warranty etc and possibly the last chance to buy one from LR main dealers. Many have been on sales for quite some time.
 
I think a lot of the perceived price rises never really happened.

I agree. Prices on adverts are not the same as achieved prices on actual sales.
A lot of chancers, hearing the hype, put their Ninety/ One Tens and Defenders up for sale at inflated prices, but we do not know if they achieved those prices.
The several people I know that have actually sold older Tratters in the last few years got about the money I would have expected. Between about 5 and 10 K, depending on age and condition.
 
Let’s be honest, for selling purposes they may as well call them Defenders. SIII and older does not apply.
Nooooooo!
I like correcting people on mine.
It usually goes a bit like- 'ave ya finished that Defender yet?' And I reply 'it's actually a Land Rover 110, and not quite' or 'I see that defenders still making your your garden look a mess' and I say, 'somebodies parked a defender on my garden?' or 'is that Defender going to be for sale at any point?' which is followed by 'what Defender? I can only see a 110'.
 
Nooooooo!
I like correcting people on mine.
It usually goes a bit like- 'ave ya finished that Defender yet?' And I reply 'it's actually a Land Rover 110, and not quite' or 'I see that defenders still making your your garden look a mess' and I say, 'somebodies parked a defender on my garden?' or 'is that Defender going to be for sale at any point?' which is followed by 'what Defender? I can only see a 110'.

Heh, "mine ain't a Defender, it's an '89 90", which makes people stop for a second .. ;)
 
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-Defender-110-County-Station-Wagon-300tdi-1994-Low-Milage-F-S-H/332526596028?hash=item4d6c212fbc:g:c4UAAOSwkV5aY50y
Here is another one, mint chassis with a precautionary replacement rear crossmember. When you look at mot history, chassis is mint.
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Full of fu*#ing holes.
 
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