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1988 Land Rover 'Defender' 110

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Dec. 4, 2023.

$50,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $46,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
Land Rover Defender
Generation
Defender (90, 110, 130) 1983 to 2016
Version
Defender 110
VIN
SALLDHMB8BA278405

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 272 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$30,000 to $76,000
Median$50,000
Sales behind it272Likely

From 272 sales of the Land Rover Defender 110 (Defender (90, 110, 130) 1983 to 2016) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $30,000 and $76,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
300Tdi-Powered 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2026$48,000
Vortec V6–Powered 1988 Land Rover 110Bring a Trailer, July 3, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 3, 2026$34,250
1988 Land Rover 110Bring a Trailer, May 26, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2026$60,500
1988 Land Rover D110 Soft Top by Rover TrophyBroad Arrow, March 7, 2026Broad ArrowMarch 7, 2026$200,000
LS3-Powered 1988 Land Rover 110Bring a Trailer, Feb. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 25, 2026$141,000
3.9L-Powered 1988 Land Rover 110 by TophatBring a Trailer, Jan. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 22, 2026$76,000
Cummins R2.8-Powered 1988 Land Rover 110Bring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 22, 2025$67,500
1988 Land Rover 110Cars & Bids, Sept. 22, 2025Cars & BidsSept. 22, 2025$62,045