Defender Stories
Long reads, history, and tales from the road.
Finding the right Land Rover Defender is one thing. Finding a trustworthy place to buy one is another thing entirely....
Jun 8, 2026If you have ever wondered what owning a Land Rover Defender actually costs in terms of ongoing maintenance, I have...
Jun 8, 2026There comes a moment in every Defender owner’s life when they look at their engine and think: I could do...
Jun 8, 2026There are few questions in the Land Rover world more likely to start an argument than asking someone which is...
Jun 8, 2026Let me tell you something that might ruin your afternoon. You have finally saved up enough to buy the Defender...
Jun 8, 2026Two vehicles. Two legends. Two completely different philosophies about what a luxury off-roader should be, wrapped in two boxy, upright,...
Jun 1, 2026There is something deeply satisfying about loading up a Defender and driving into the wilderness with everything you need to...
Jun 1, 2026Let me be clear about something right from the start: if fuel economy is your primary concern when choosing a...
Jun 1, 2026This is the argument that has split the Land Rover community more decisively than anything since the Series versus Defender...
Jun 1, 2026There’s a saying among Defender owners that goes something like this: “If it’s not leaking oil, it’s out of oil.”...
Jun 1, 2026