Is a Land Rover Defender good on the road?

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Is a Land Rover Defender good on the road?

Is it totally impractical to own a Defender 90 and largely use it on the road?

Asked on 23 August 2012 by Irishsw6

Answered by Honest John

Yes. Unless you are a masochist.

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