Defender is a relatively modern name (introduced in 1990), though it's applied to a vehicle that has barely changed since two brothers at Rover decided to build a superior British version of the World War II Jeep in 1947.
Beloved by off-road enthusiasts, farmers and countryside dwellers alike, the aluminium-bodied Defender finally went out of production in 2016 - after 67 consecutive years of production.
Pros
Cons
Go-anywhere off-road ability
Impressive diesel engines
Assorted body styles to choose from
Classic design with a die-hard following
Poor ergonomics, limited refinement, and sketchy interior quality
Better to drive off road than on
Slow steering make the Defender hard to drive in cities/suburbs
Production stopped in 2016
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.