Its life is a metaphor for its products. It has struggled through the impossible terrain of recessions, fuel crises, appalling reliability problems, the demise of the UK motor industry, an American buy-out and, recently, an Indian takeover to emerge on the other side, still the maker of the world’s best 4×4. By far.

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Defender
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Land Rover Defender 110 V8

The Defender V8 is ill-mannered and a bit unnecessary…

Land Rover Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II pays tribute to expeditions
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Land Rover Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy II pays tribute to expeditions

If you are into old Landies, you'll definitely love this.

Jaguar Land Rover rolling out use of What3words Nav
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Jaguar Land Rover rolling out use of What3words Nav

Incorrect navigational woes are a thing of the past.

New Land Rover Defender 130 premieres as an eight-seater bruiser
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New Land Rover Defender 130 premieres as an eight-seater bruiser

Sadly, there is no V8 but we expect that to join the fold soon.

Land Rover Defender 130 teased
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Land Rover Defender 130 teased

It’s designed for shared adventures with up to eight occupants.

New Range Rover Sport: A sportier version unfolds
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New Range Rover Sport: A sportier version unfolds

If opulence and sporty credentials can be put together, this is perfection.

Defender 30th Anniversary Edition pays homage to iconic variant
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Defender 30th Anniversary Edition pays homage to iconic variant

Only 500 special Defenders will be built for the North American market.

Heritage Customs builds Land Rover Defender convertible
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Heritage Customs builds Land Rover Defender convertible

It’s pretty, sure, and technically you get less Defender but don’t expect it to come cheap.

Could this be the rumoured Land Rover Defender 130 with eight seats?
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Could this be the rumoured Land Rover Defender 130 with eight seats?

It could be, or maybe just a 110 with a bigger boot.

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