The Land Rover Defender is a pinnacle overland platform and a popular choice with our community. Recent overland-ready offerings include this $58,000 1993, $39,000 1994, and a $99,000 1999. However, today’s 1999 Land Rover 110 (130,000 miles) is the best value to date at just $26,000. That’s a remarkable value, especially when you consider the meticulously maintained and uprated Td5 motor and wide array of premium aftermarket parts and accessories. Whether you’re planning weekend trips or an around-the-world expedition, the Defender is a great choice and one of the few vehicles that was engineered from the ground up with backcountry performance in mind. Further still, it’s the aftermarket darling with a huge catalog of components and services on hand to suit your objectives. Consequently, there’s no shortage of inspiring builds online from the likes of Somewhere Wilder, GrizzlyNbear Overland, and Fluri Adventures. If you’d like to learn more about the realities of travel with this iconic 4WD, then listen to The Classic Defender for Overlanding Travel on the Overland Journal Podcast.
From the Seller:
“All maintenance is up to date. I recently drove this Defender 1,100 kilometers through Memorial Day weekend in Baja, and also in June 2025 on a week-long Sierra trip. Outside of adventures, it sits at work under a cover. If you’d like more pics or a video walk-through, just ask. The price is firm.”
1999 Land Rover Defender 110
The Defender is fitted with a 2.5-liter Td5 motor that produces 122 horsepower, 221 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 21 mpg (today’s example has been remapped for better performance and economy). A dependable engine is matched with legendary capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, solid axles, a snorkel, uprated suspension, armor, and a center locking differential. These rugged attributes are balanced with a functional interior with driver comforts that include:
- Air-conditioning
- Premium aftermarket Alpine audio
- Wireless rearview camera
- Ceramic window tint
- Power steering
Distinguishing Features
- Rolloc Industries aluminum Ute canopy and Dune hard shell rooftop tent
- Terrafirma shocks
- ARB twin compressor
- TJM bumper
- XTM driving lights
- KickAss Products auxiliary battery system with a 170-amp-hour lithium battery
- Engel fridge/freezer
This 1999 Land Rover Defender 110 is listed for $26,000 and is currently located in Southern California. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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