Model catalogue
Land Rover Defender for film & TV hire
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This page gathers 14 Land Rover Defender listings, dating from 1983 to 2022, so you can consider the individual years alongside costume, location and the other vehicles in the shot. For a view by period, open 2000s, 2010s and 1980s, the leading decades in this selection; you can compare the choices with vehicles from other makes too. You will see 4x4 / Off-road, Modern and Classic among the main categories here; compare the vehicles with the location and the other elements that will share the frame. This page’s colour mix is led by black, green and grey, which you can explore alongside the scene’s other elements before choosing vehicles to include in your brief. For one listing, the images were supplied by the vehicle's owner.
The Land Rover Defender is the workhorse of the British countryside, descended from the original post-war Land Rover and built in its classic form until the 2010s, with a new generation after that. Its boxy, utilitarian shape suits farms, estates, expeditions, military and emergency settings, and any story that needs to feel rugged and practical.
On screen the Defender suits rural drama, crime stories set in the countryside, adventure and expedition scenes, outdoor lifestyle commercials and fashion shoots with a utilitarian edge. Short and long-wheelbase versions, pickups and station wagons give different looks, from a farmer's working vehicle to a polished modern 4x4.
Practical notes: tell us whether the vehicle will be driven off-road, and on what ground, because that needs owner agreement and a suitable location. Classic Defenders are noisy and basic inside, which may matter for dialogue scenes. For related models, see the Defender 90 and Defender 110, or browse 4x4 and off-road vehicles.
When you brief us, tell us the body style and the look. A muddy, well-used vehicle suits a working farm or a remote location, while a clean, modern Defender suits a lifestyle commercial or a wealthy rural character. Accessories such as roof racks, winches and snorkels change the feel, so mention anything you need or want removed. One brief can cover several vehicles if the story needs a convoy. Availability and planned use are confirmed with each owner before booking. Its upright shape also makes the Defender easy to rig for interior and tracking shots, depending on the owner.
1998 Land Rover Defender
90 · Bronze
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1983 Land Rover Defender
LW County Station Wagon 110 · Brown
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1985 Land Rover Defender
Blue
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1994 Land Rover Defender
Hard Top LWB FFR · Green and black
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2000 Land Rover Defender
Tomb Raider · Grey
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2002 Land Rover Defender
Hearse · Black
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2004 Land Rover Defender
Green
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2004 Land Rover Defender
130 · Grey
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2012 Land Rover Defender
6x6 · Black
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2015 Land Rover Defender
130 high capacity · Black
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2016 Land Rover Defender
Herritage · Green
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2016 Land Rover Defender
Station Wagon XS · Red
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2022 Land Rover Defender
Black
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Land Rover Defender
L663 · Black
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Land Rover Defender hire questions
- Can the Defender be driven off-road on a shoot?
- Sometimes, with the owner's agreement and a suitable location. Tell us the ground and the planned driving in your brief.
- Do you have classic and new-generation Defenders?
- The catalogue covers a range of years. Tell us the period and look the scene needs and we will shortlist suitable vehicles.
- How much does it cost to hire a Land Rover Defender?
- Every job is quoted individually. The price depends on the car, the number of days, how it is used, transport and drivers. Send a brief and we will confirm it on your quote.
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