How much is a 2023 Land Rover DefenderPlug-in Hybrid worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2023 Land Rover DefenderPlug-in Hybrid on the Irish used-car market is around €79,450, based on 15 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2023 Land Rover Defender depreciate per year?

A Land Rover Defender loses roughly 12.1% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2023 Land Rover Defender from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2023 Land Rover DefenderPlug-in Hybrid?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2023 Land Rover DefenderPlug-in Hybrid using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Land Rover Defender2023

Plug-in Hybrid

€79,950ROI listing median

€85,798All listing median

20 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€78k – €80k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

all active now

Updated 11h ago · all · Low confidence

Median listing price

€79,450

private sale ~€71,251 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€54,556 – €66,247

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

55k km

typical 64k km

Days listed

20d

avg on market · demand 47/100

AI Market Summary

PHEV efficiency claims rarely match real-world figures — petrol engine cuts in frequently on Irish roads; check actual fuel/electric logs with seller before committing.
Strong residual value and reasonable pricing against market; however, 3 recalls and low reliability score (3/10) warrant caution on longevity and repair costs.
Battery conditioning and 12V drain faults documented in this generation — get independent diagnostic on charging system and cold-start behaviour before purchase.
Inspect steering fluid level and hoses closely; power steering leaks can escalate quickly and are costly to repair on hybrid variants.
NI import saves €7,583 before VRT, but Land Rover PHEV warranty claims and dealer support may be easier through ROI network — factor service convenience into final cost.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Total cost of ownership

2023 Land Rover Defender · Plug-in Hybrid · per year

Estimated annual cost

€12,992/yr

Per month

€1,083/mo

Depreciation

€9,613

74% of total

Fuel / electricity

€2,156

17% of total

Maintenance

€850

7% of total

Road tax

€140

1% of total

Charger (annualised)

€233

2% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €79,450 current market median at 12.1%/yr (regression from 15 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model. Home charger cost (€700 typical after SEAI grant) annualised over 3 years.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

Land Rover Defender 2023, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

Plug-in HybridPlugin_hybridthis marketcheapest to run+ charger needed

−58%€2,296/yr

45% electric (18.0 kWh) + 55% petrol (11.0 L/100 km)

Fuel €2,156/yrRoad tax €140/yr

median €79,450

HybridHybrid

−46%€2,954/yr

8.7 L/100 km, self-charging hybrid

Fuel €2,784/yrRoad tax €170/yr

median €81,618

DieselDiesel

€5,427/yr

8.6 L/100 km, diesel

Fuel €3,027/yrRoad tax €2,400/yr

median €57,225

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (WLTP regime, 2021+ registrations).

Home EV charger setup

The smart-night savings above require a home charger. Without one, you'll charge on public networks at significantly higher rates.

Installed cost

€800 – €1,500

7 kW charger + installation

SEAI grant

−€300

You pay €500 – €1,200 after grant

Public charging

€0.41 – €0.60/kWh

ecar.ie · ESB eCars network

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€850

estimated per year

PHEV servicing is more involved than standard ICE; specialist diagnostic equipment is often required for battery and thermal management issues, pushing costs above a conventional Defender. Plan for €400–600 per year in unexpected electrical work if charger or thermal systems develop faults.

Annual hybrid serviceOil change (5L 0W-30 synthetic), filter, plus PHEV-specific checks: battery health scan, coolant top-up on high-voltage circuit, 12V battery test

€280/yr

Tyres (amortised)Defender P400e runs 20-inch or larger; premium all-terrain tyres €800–950 per set, 40k–50k km life

€180/yr

Brakes (amortised)Regenerative braking extends pad life; expect 70k–90k km. Rear discs/pads €400–500 when needed

€200/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every 2 years; PHEV vehicles still require full NCT including emissions on fossil fuel cycle

€27/yr

Consumables & charging diagnosticsCabin filter, windscreen wash (10L), battery health diagnostic (€80–120 every 18 months), coolant top-ups

€163/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast

Depreciation forecast

3 year-cohort data points

Recent ads: 12.1%/yrLow confidence

Industry avg: 11.0%/yr

+2yr

€61.3k

-23%

pvt ~€55.0k

+5yr

€41.6k

-48%

pvt ~€37.3k

+10yr

€21.8k

-73%

pvt ~€19.6k

This Land Rover Defender is depreciating 1.1% faster than the industry average, which may indicate oversupply in this segment.

Market rate from 3 year-cohort medians (log-linear trend). Industry rate: 11.0%/yr for Land Rover. Not a financial forecast.

Year-by-year comparison

Land Rover Defender · Plug-in Hybrid

Year

Median price

Private est.

Avg mileage

Confidence

Potential value opportunities

ROI + NI · by value score

2023 Land Rover Defender 3.0 D250 X-Dynamic HSE 90 3dr Auto Video Review • (5 Owner Reviews)

£53,995→€72,681imported

-10% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

Low km

37k km · automatic · 34d

X-Dynamic HSE

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