5 Things You Didn't Know About The Land Rover Defender

1. The Defender name has only existed since 1990

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2. The very first prototype had a center-mounted steering wheel

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3. All Defenders are made with aluminum skin, thanks to post-WWII steel supply shortage

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4. It's the Queen's vehicle of choice when she's not in a limo

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5. Not only does she drive one, she once used one to make a profound political statement

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