
Land Rover Defender
Buyer's & care guide — 4x4 Icon in Costa Rica.
Median price $87,624$47,718 – $157,5738 for sale
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Aguante Score · /100
Reliability30/45
Parts & mechanics (CR)15/30
Market liquidity11/25
Aguante measures how well a car holds up in Costa Rica: documented reliability, local parts & mechanic support, and market depth.
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What to check / common issues
- •Electrical gremlins and oil/coolant leaks come with the territory
- •Parts are rare and expensive to import into CR
- •Needs an owner who wrenches, or a Land Rover specialist
Care in Costa Rica
- •A labour of love — budget for upkeep and downtime
- •Rustproof hard: aluminium body but the steel frame and bulkhead corrode
- •Unmatched off-road; a true CR backroad icon and appreciating classic
Common issues & care: owner- and mechanic-reported, not a manufacturer statement. Always inspect the specific vehicle before buying.







