Celebrating the Land Rover Defender - in pictures

Developed from surplus military parts in 1947 by designer Maurice Wilks on his Anglesey farm, Land Rover's Defender has become a design classic and a royal favourite. It has covered the globe in a variety of guises, with most still running thanks to its durability and simplicity. The vehicle, which has been built at the Solihull plant since 1948, will cease production on Friday

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