Used Land Rover Defender window regulator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Land Rover Defender window regulator?

Asking prices from 5 salvage yards in 2 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 17, 2026
Limited coverage16 priced of 37 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Land Rover Defender window regulator

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

Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary

A used Land Rover Defender window regulator costs $199 to $270, with a median asking price of $270. Based on 16 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2023 (4 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$270

Land Rover Defender window regulator price snapshot

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Low
$199
Average
$246
High
$270
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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$199–$27016 listings

Replacement cost

What is the Land Rover Defender window regulator replacement cost?

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Used part
$270
Land Rover Defender median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$365–$645
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2023)

Other years202220212020

4 Dr, LH

3 listings
Interchange 2020–2022$270$245 – $270

4 Dr, RH

1 listings
Interchange 2021–2023$199$199 – $199

Model-year comparison

What does a Land Rover Defender window regulator cost by year?

$243$253$263$273$2842020202120222023
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Land Rover Defender window regulator cost?

Asking prices for a used Land Rover Defender window regulator sit in a fairly tight band around the $270 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 4 Dr, RH, lists at a $199 median, while 4 Dr, LH commands $270, a 36% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Against comparable vehicles, the Land Rover Defender sits 125% above the Ram 1500 ($120), 63% above the Ram 2500 ($166), and 80% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used window regulator: what to check

  1. Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
  2. Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
  3. Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
  4. Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
  5. Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.

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How much is a used window regulator for a Land Rover Defender?

The median asking price is $270 across 16 priced listings from 5 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $270. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $270.

How much does it cost to replace a Land Rover Defender window regulator?

Using a used part, a Land Rover Defender window regulator replacement typically runs $365–$645 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $270, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. 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 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Land Rover Defender window regulator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Land Rover Defender window regulator fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 4 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Land Rover Defender Window Regulator Cost — From $199 to $270