Land Rover Defender engine computer price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $378
- High
- $900
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Land Rover Defender engine computer?
Asking prices from 101 salvage yards in 28 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Land Rover Defender engine computer
What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →
Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary
A used Land Rover Defender engine computer costs $75 to $900, with a median asking price of $305. Based on 213 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2018–2025 (8 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$358
Grade B (good)$262
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$75–$900170 listings
Grade BStandard used$120–$47537 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$3856 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$900 | 170 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $120–$475 | 37 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$385 | 6 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$358
Grade B$262
Ungraded$145
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$900 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Land Rover Defender engine computer is listed
We found priced Land Rover Defender engine computer listings at 101 salvage yards across 28 states. Florida supplies the most, with 50 listings (23% of the total) from 10 yards. Location matters: yards in Missouri ask a median $241, while New Jersey yards ask $712, 195% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 50 | 10 | $381+25% |
| Texas | 19 | 14 | $270-11% |
| Missouri | 18 | 8 | $241-21% |
| Georgia | 18 | 6 | $280-8% |
| South Carolina | 13 | 4 | $499+64% |
| Illinois | 11 | 6 | $275-10% |
| Michigan | 10 | 2 | $450+48% |
| New Jersey | 10 | 2 | $712+133% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $305 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Land Rover Defender engine computer replacement cost?
- Used part
- $305
- Land Rover Defender median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $400–$755
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using LandRover Defender (2020 Up) and similar models2 listings$712$450 – $712
Model-year comparison
What does a Land Rover Defender engine computer cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Land Rover Defender engine computer cost?
Asking prices for a used Land Rover Defender engine computer are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 37% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $358.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $269, while 2025 tops the table at $712. Parts from 2021–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Land Rover Defender sits 172% above the Honda Accord ($112), 175% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 142% above the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used engine computer: what to check
- Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
- Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
- Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
- Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
- Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Land Rover Defender parts are priced?
01wide ±70%
Brake Caliper
$263median
$125$493
02wide ±129%
Wheels
$390median
$145$1,150
03wide ±155%
Transmission Control Module
$208median
$35$681
04wide ±211%
Axle Shaft
$166median
$50$750
05wide ±79%
Steering Wheel
$482median
$200$962
06wide ±80%
Headlight Assembly
$743median
$450$1,640
07wide ±66%
Front Seat
$334median
$185$624
08wide ±232%
Alternator
$106median
$25$517
09wide ±230%
Fuel Pump
$130median
$25$624
10wide ±78%
Tail Light
$360median
$126$684
11wide ±213%
Water Pump
$157median
$30$699
12spread ±41%
Air Bag
$324median
$210$475
Price comparisons
Compare Land Rover Defender engine computer prices
Engine Computercompare
HondaAccordvsLandRoverDefender
Accord$112
Defender$305
$193 diff8,418 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaCivicvsLandRoverDefender
Civic$111
Defender$305
$194 diff8,253 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiElantravsLandRoverDefender
Elantra$126
Defender$305
$179 diff7,809 listings
Engine ComputercompareHondaPilotvsLandRoverDefender
Pilot$125
Defender$305
$180 diff5,326 listings
Engine ComputercompareHyundaiTucsonvsLandRoverDefender
Tucson$156
Defender$305
$149 diff5,019 listings
Engine ComputercompareToyotaRAV4vsLandRoverDefender
RAV4$161
Defender$305
$144 diff4,369 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±167%
Acura ILX
$138median
$40$500
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$155median
$50$525
Acurawide ±219%
Acura MDX
$135median
$35$625
Acurawide ±162%
Acura RDX
$155median
$42$543
Acurawide ±208%
Acura TLX
$125median
$33$553
Audiwide ±174%
Audi A4
$175median
$35$644
Audiwide ±122%
Audi A6
$184median
$50$500
Audiwide ±188%
Audi Q3
$200median
$50$800
Land Roverwide ±147%
Land Rover Discovery
$231median
$60$740
Land Roverwide ±277%
Land Rover Discovery Sport
$200median
$35$1,143
Land Roverwide ±239%
Land Rover Range Rover
$200median
$44$1,000
Land Roverwide ±245%
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
$228median
$44$1,161
Common questions
Land Rover Defender engine computer FAQ
How much is a used engine computer for a Land Rover Defender?
The median asking price is $305 across 213 priced listings from 101 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $358. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $269.
How much does it cost to replace a Land Rover Defender engine computer?
Using a used part, a Land Rover Defender engine computer replacement typically runs $400–$755 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $305, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Land Rover Defender model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Land Rover Defender engine computer years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Land Rover Defender engine computer fitments across 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.