Used 2021 Land Rover Defender engine from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Land Rover Defender Engine prices

Year-specific used engine pricing for the 2021 Land Rover Defender, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 12, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Land Rover Defender engine

A used 2021 Land Rover Defender engine costs between $8,158 and $14,986, with a median of $10,138 from 39 salvage yard listings.

What the engine does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine price guide →

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Price summary

A used 2021 Land Rover Defender engine costs $8,158 to $14,986, with a median asking price of $10,138. Based on 39 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2024 (5 model years), updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$10,138
Grade B (good)$11,804

2021 Land Rover Defender engine price snapshot

USD
Low
$8,158
Average
$10,697
High
$14,986
45 listings observed · 39 priced listings used · last updated Oct 12, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$9,133–$14,98628 listings
Grade BStandard used$8,158–$13,30011 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $8,158–$14,986 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Land Rover Defender engine replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$10,138
2021 Land Rover Defender median asking price
Labor
$950–$3,000
10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$11,090–$13,140
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

3.0L (VIN U, 8th digit, gasoline)31 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$10,138$8,158 – $14,986
2.0L (VIN X, 8th digit, gasoline)8 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$10,332$9,902 – $11,978

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Land Rover Defender compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 45 observed listings, including 39 with posted prices. Its $10,138 median is 7% below the Land Rover Defender guide's $10,870 median.

Among the 5 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024. Shopping across all 5 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Air Bag

$324median
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Alternator

$106median
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$166median
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Blower Motor

$187median
$75$337
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Brake Caliper

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Rear Bumper Assembly

$1,480median
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$325median
$325$395
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Rear Bumper

$1,525median
$550$1,525
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Car Radio

$620median
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Center Console

$300median
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$190median
$65$1,295
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$312median
$125$546
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$1,255median
$525$2,324
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$328median
$119$707
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Engine Computer

$305median
$75$900
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Exhaust Manifold

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Fender

$375median
$180$850
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Fog Light

$250median
$70$306
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Front Seat

$334median
$185$624
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Fuel Pump

$130median
$25$624
24spread ±57%

Fuel Tank

$900median
$300$1,324
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Grille

$290median
$100$775
26wide ±80%

Headlight Assembly

$743median
$450$1,640
27wide ±139%

Heater Core

$249median
$95$788
28wide ±63%

Hood

$750median
$399$1,337
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Ignition Switch

$75median
$50$212
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$200median
$35$656
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Master Cylinder

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$1,150median
$649$1,587
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Power Steering Pump

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35spread ±37%

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$1,349median
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$369median
$68$1,950
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Rear View Mirror

$854median
$181$973
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Starter

$210median
$74$425
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Steering Column

$318median
$75$631
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Steering Rack

$1,200median
$500$1,850
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Steering Wheel

$482median
$200$962
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$569median
$199$790
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$304median
$175$1,365
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Tail Light

$360median
$126$684
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Tailgate

$666median
$250$2,000
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$146median
$25$285
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$649median
$549$741
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Transfer Case

$1,035median
$428$1,710
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$2,260median
$587$5,399
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$208median
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$722median
$316$1,777
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$30$699
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$390median
$145$1,150
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$270median
$199$270

Common questions

2021 Land Rover Defender engine FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Land Rover Defender engine?

Based on 39 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Land Rover Defender engine lists between $8,158 and $14,986, with a median asking price of $10,138.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Land Rover Defender engine?

Using a used part, a 2021 Land Rover Defender engine replacement typically runs $11,090–$13,140 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $10,138, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2021 Land Rover Defender engine fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Land Rover Defender engine also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2021 Land Rover Defender motor?

A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Land Rover Defender engine — median $10,138, from 39 listings.

2021 Land Rover Defender Engine Cost — Used From $8,158 to $14,986