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Defender is Land Rover icon - Car Review (2008 Oct)
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THE original Land Rover is still personified in the Defender - an almost unstoppable icon that still sells well all over the world.It's available in short and long wheelbase variations and I recently re-acquainted myself with the short wheelbase coun... Defender is Land Rover icon
Land Rover Defender - Car Review (2005 Feb)
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DESPITE today's enticing array of highly capable, generously kitted out on/off-road vehicles, there is a certain back-to-basics magic in returning to the origin of the species, the Land Rover Defender.Defender is a direct descendant of the original L... Land Rover Defender
Land Rover Defender 90 County Station Wagon - Car Review (2009 Feb)
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IT might be old-fashioned, unwieldy and drive a bit like a tractor but there's still something irresistible about a Land Rover Defender.Sixty years on, the model based on the original Land Rover is still going strong and in many ways is still as good... Land Rover Defender 90 County Station Wagon
Land Rover Defender 90 XS - Car Review (2009 Jul)
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FACT - the Land Rover Defender handles with about as much agility as a combine harvester. It's also true that it has comfort levels that could leave you with a hefty bill at the chiropractors, but it is definitely worth noting that this vehicle has a... Land Rover Defender 90 XS
Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab XS - Car Review (2010 Feb)
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THE Land Rover Defender is a boy’s own hero that brightens up a drab world – but catering for everyday driving needs on ordinary roads is not its cup of tea.My experience with the legendary 4x4 began when I got into the Defender and tried to close th... Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab XS
Kings of the wild frontier - Car Review (2011 Nov)
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IT’S the leap of faith most Land Rover owners will, perhaps mercifully, never get to experience.You’re driving down a country lane behind the wheel of a Range Rover Sport, when the route is barred by a mud-spattered off-road vehicle.Out pops speciali... Kings of the wild frontier
Range Rover Evoque TD4 Pure 5dr - Car Review (2011 Sep)
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WE’RE all familiar with gimmicks that front advertising campaigns for anything ranging from breakfast cereal to washing powder.Who can forget the ads from that High Street store who don’t stock ordinary food, but sell only M&S food that’s a littl... Range Rover Evoque TD4 Pure 5dr
Used Approved Land Rover - Car Review (2008 May)
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Used Car Expert ask, "What do I get if I buy a Used Approved Land Rover?" Are the cars inspected? “A rigorous inspection by specialist technicians and all rectification work completed.” Do they have a history check? &... Used Approved Land Rover
Evoque arrives with a buzz - Car Review (2011 Oct)
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WHETHER it will become the model that helps redefine an entire brand in the way that the Audi TT did remains to be seen but there’s certainly a buzz surrounding the new baby Range Rover.The Evoque is the car dubbed Land Rover’s most dynamic and green... Evoque arrives with a buzz
Range Rover Evoque's new image - Car Review (2010 Sep)
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LAND ROVER has long realised that it had to downsize if it was to survive, with ever increasing powers-that-be emphasis on emissions and lower fuel consumption.So the smallest ever Range Rover – the Evoque – which launches next year, will be availabl... Range Rover Evoque's new image
Drop-top must be built - Car Review (2012 May)
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ONE of the cars that wowed the crowd at the Geneva Motor Show was the Range Rover Evoque convertible concept, and if Land Rover don’t make it they want their heads read.It is stunning from every angle and the price won’t matter – because everyone who... Drop-top must be built
Range Rover Evoque Coupe SD4 Dynamic Automatic - Car Review (2012 Mar)
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LAND Rover has turned a corner with the Range Rover Evoque.The company built its reputation on providing thoroughly practical, immensely strong 4x4 models which became the benchmark for off-roaders and with the arrival of the original Range Rover, fo... Range Rover Evoque Coupe SD4 Dynamic Automatic
Cars for a snowy spring - Car Review (2011 Feb)
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I THOUGHT the bad weather was behind us, but the recent snow in the north of England lead to a spike in 4x4 inquiries.But buying a 4x4 is a risky business.You don’t need to spend Range Rover money to give yourself full winter mobility, nor do you hav... Cars for a snowy spring
Fab 4x4 conquers 'the cavern' - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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HANG a left off through a crack in the wall, pick your way down a steep hill, slalom through some overgrown inner city flora and a gaping black hole threatens to swallow you up.It’s pitch dark, menacing and hasn’t been party to much serious movement ... Fab 4x4 conquers 'the cavern'
Family friendly five-door Evoque - Car Review (2010 Nov)
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LAND Rover has realised for some time that the Range Rover was likely to have only limited appeal in the future because of the cost of fuel and its level of emissions.In introducing the Evoque it has recognised where the market is heading – to smalle... Family friendly five-door Evoque

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X marks the spot for Defender (2011 Jan)
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LAND ROVER’S hardcore off-road icon the Defender gets a new stablemate in March in the shape of a limited edition X-Tech model.Complete with the brand’s raw and edgy style, the new addition comes in Zermatt Silver with contrasting Santorini Black fin... X marks the spot for Defender
Used Range Rover (2010 Jan)
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Hi What are the pitfalls in buying a 10 year old Range Rover? It would be for occasional use so fuel economy does not matter. What are the faults to look out for? Thank you Used Range Rover
Radical shift for British icons (2011 Sep)
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TWO British car makers took one of the world’s biggest motor shows by storm when they unveiled radical new concept cars which look certain to go into production.The biggest shock of the Frankfurt Motor Show was the unveiling of two very different ver... Radical shift for British icons
Land Rover king of the castle (2011 Dec)
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GEARBOX Hill, Reservoir Road and Wedding Ring Loop don’t sound exactly des res but for the likes of Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Ray Mears they are home from home.The places can be found on the Eastnor Castle estate in the shadow of the Malvern Hills – an... Land Rover king of the castle
Land Rover freezes VAT for winter (2010 Nov)
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LAND ROVER has launched a price initiative aimed at protecting customers from the VAT increase in January.The company made its announcement as prices were unveiled for the 2011 model range, including the Freelander2 with its new two-wheel drive versi... Land Rover freezes VAT for winter

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Used Land Rover Defender Fault Guide

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