How much is import duty on a Land Rover Defender in Kenya?

For a 2023 Land Rover Defender, import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and the Railway Development Levy come to between KES 1,052,514 and KES 3,406,176, depending on the version. KRA works duty out from its CRSP value for the exact model, less depreciation for the car's age, not from the price you pay.

What is the KRA CRSP value of a Land Rover Defender?

KRA's Current Retail Selling Price list has 23 versions of the Land Rover Defender, valued from KES 3,750,000 to KES 12,260,747 when new.

Can Seaways import a Land Rover Defender for me?

Yes. Seaways Kenya has imported and cleared cars since 1987. We find the Land Rover Defender at auction in Japan or from our partners abroad, ship it to Mombasa, clear it through KRA as a licensed agent and deliver it to your town.

How old can an imported Land Rover Defender be?

Kenya only allows cars up to 8 years old from the year of manufacture, so check the year before you buy.

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Land Rover Defender in Kenya

Specifications, KRA values and estimated import duty for the Land Rover Defender. When you're ready, import one from the Japanese auctions with Seaways.

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Land Rover Defender specifications

Make: Land Rover
Model: Defender
Body type: Double Cab, P/up, Pick Up, S/cab, S/wagon, Scab
Engine size: 2,200cc to 2,500cc
Fuel: Diesel
Drive: 4WD
Versions on KRA list: 23
KRA value (new): KES 3,750,000 to 12,260,747
At auction now: 5 cars, 2021–2024

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KRA values and import duty

KRA lists these versions of the Land Rover Defender. Estimates for a 2023 car delivered to Nairobi on a car carrier, duty paid. Click Get my quote for your exact year and town.

Version	Engine	Gearbox & drive	Body & seats	KRA value (new)	Import duty (2023)	Duty + clearing + delivery	Quote
Land Rover Defender 110 TD4/109 - FBU	2,500cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/cab	KES 3,750,000	KES 1,052,514	KES 1,175,492	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 TDI - PU(FBU)	2,500cc Diesel	, 4WD	Scab	KES 3,850,000	KES 1,080,169	KES 1,203,147	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 TDI - SafariWagon/Santana	2,500cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 4,135,000	KES 1,158,987	KES 1,281,965	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender TD4 GAMEVIEWER	2,500cc Diesel	, 4WD	P/up	KES 4,200,000	KES 1,176,963	KES 1,299,941	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender TD4 SafariWagon	2,500cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 4,500,000	KES 1,259,928	KES 1,382,906	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 TDI - SW(FBU)	2,500cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 4,700,000	KES 1,315,238	KES 1,438,216	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 TD4 FBU	2,500cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 5,200,000	KES 1,453,514	KES 1,576,492	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 130 TD4- SW(FBU) LTD EDITION	2,400cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 5,800,000	KES 1,619,445	KES 1,742,423	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 TD4 FBU LTD EDITION	2,400cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 6,100,000	KES 1,702,411	KES 1,825,389	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 Soft Top TD4 Manual	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 8,537,414	KES 2,376,482	KES 2,499,460	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 Pick UP TD4 Manual	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	Pick Up	KES 8,537,414	KES 2,376,482	KES 2,499,460	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 90 Soft Top TD4 Manual	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 8,560,506	KES 2,382,868	KES 2,505,846	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon TD4 Manual	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 8,768,133	KES 2,440,287	KES 2,563,265	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 High Capacity Pick Up TD4 Manual	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	Pick Up	KES 8,791,124	KES 2,446,645	KES 2,569,623	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 Hard Top	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 8,855,800	KES 2,464,532	KES 2,587,510	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 130 Cab Chassis TD4 Manual	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 8,929,676	KES 2,484,963	KES 2,607,941	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 Station Wagon TD4 Manual	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 9,229,370	KES 2,567,844	KES 2,690,822	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 Crew Cab Pick Up TD4 Manual	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	Double Cab	KES 9,229,370	KES 2,567,844	KES 2,690,822	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 130 Crew Cab High Capacity Pick Up TD4 Manual	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	Pick Up	KES 9,829,060	KES 2,733,690	KES 2,856,668	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 90 S/W Heritage	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 9,838,999	KES 2,736,437	KES 2,859,415	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 S/W Heritage	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 10,761,575	KES 2,991,577	KES 3,114,555	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 90 S/W Adventure	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 11,107,553	KES 3,087,259	KES 3,210,237	Get my quote
Land Rover Defender 110 S/W Adventure	2,200cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 12,260,748	KES 3,406,176	KES 3,529,154	Get my quote

The car's own price and shipping are not included. KRA makes the final duty assessment at clearance.

Land Rover Defender questions

How much is import duty on a Land Rover Defender in Kenya?: For a 2023 Land Rover Defender, import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and the Railway Development Levy come to between KES 1,052,514 and KES 3,406,176, depending on the version. KRA works duty out from its CRSP value for the exact model, less depreciation for the car's age, not from the price you pay.
What is the KRA CRSP value of a Land Rover Defender?: KRA's Current Retail Selling Price list has 23 versions of the Land Rover Defender, valued from KES 3,750,000 to KES 12,260,747 when new.
Can Seaways import a Land Rover Defender for me?: Yes. Seaways Kenya has imported and cleared cars since 1987. We find the Land Rover Defender at auction in Japan or from our partners abroad, ship it to Mombasa, clear it through KRA as a licensed agent and deliver it to your town.
How old can an imported Land Rover Defender be?: Kenya only allows cars up to 8 years old from the year of manufacture, so check the year before you buy.

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