Land Rover Old Defender Review

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If you’re looking for a classic British SUV, land rover old defender is an excellent choice. This iconic vehicle is one of the last models produced by land rover, and it’s been well sorted and restored to a high standard by the crew at ECD.

The interior of the land rover old defender is quite stylish, with soft materials sitting alongside deliberately exposed screws and rubber floor mats (though carpeting is available if you prefer). There are plenty of safety systems onboard as well, including blind-spot warning, radar-guided cruise control and lane-keeping steering.

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There’s an abundance of power to go around, too, with four-cylinder engines rated at 18 mpg in the city and 21 on the highway. Step up to the six-cylinder engine and you get 23 mpg, while V8s offer 15/19.

You’ll need a little work on the roads in your old defender, but this model is an absolute joy to drive, especially on a winding B-road. A big air suspension gives it a very comfortable ride, and you won’t be too bothered by speed humps, either.

Off-road, the old defender is still very impressive, too. It offers up to 11.5 inches of ground clearance and can tackle 38-degree approach angles and 40-degree departure angles, all on air. It also has a 31-degree breakover angle and can go wading 900mm deep, all thanks to its toughened D7x aluminium monocoque.

You can buy a new land rover old defender as a three-door short-wheelbase 90, or a five-door long-wheelbase 110. Both offer a decent amount of space for rear passengers, although the short-wheelbase 90 is slightly awkward to get in and out of. The larger wheelbase versions, like this 130, are far easier to get in and out of, and they come with loads of space for legroom and headroom.

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