Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

More than 25 unique vehicles from Land Rover’s history come together in a procession around the Solihull plant to mark the last of the current Defenders rolling off the production line.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. Pictured: The first ever pre-production Land Rover Series I, known as 'Huey'.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

More than 25 unique vehicles from Land Rover’s history come together in a procession around the Solihull plant to mark the last of the current Defenders rolling off the production line.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. Pictured: Land Rover Series IIA from 1964, previously owned by Spencer Wilks, founder of Land Rover.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

More than 25 unique vehicles from Land Rover’s history come together in a procession around the Solihull plant to mark the last of the current Defenders rolling off the production line.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. Pictured: Land Rover Series IIA 88-inch Buick V8 from 1967. This vehicle was a test-bed for the Range Rover.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. Pictured: Land Rover Series III 109-inch Station Wagon from 1979.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. Pictured: One of the ten Land Rover Defenders built for the 2015 James Bond movie 'SPECTRE', featuring 37-inch off-road tyres.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

More than 25 unique vehicles from Land Rover’s history come together in a procession around the Solihull plant to mark the last of the current Defenders rolling off the production line.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

More than 25 unique vehicles from Land Rover’s history come together in a procession around the Solihull plant to mark the last of the current Defenders rolling off the production line.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. Pictured: Land Rover Series I #475 built in 1948.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. Pictured: Land Rover Series I Fire Tender from 1956.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

More than 25 unique vehicles from Land Rover’s history come together in a procession around the Solihull plant to mark the last of the current Defenders rolling off the production line.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Tim Bickerton (centre) has 40 years’ service with Land Rover having started as an apprentice, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Charlie and father Peter. Tim was followed by his daughter Jade (right) who worked on logistics and materials for the Defender. His son Scott (left) became the fifth member of the family to work on the Defender last year.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. Pictured: Land Rover Defender Celebration Series Autobiography, built in 2015 as a Limited Edition.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. Pictured: NAS Defender 90 Rag Top from 1994, sold in the US.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. Picutred: Land Rover Defender 110 from the 2001 film Tomb Raider, which starred Angelina Jolie.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

More than 25 unique vehicles from Land Rover’s history come together in a procession around the Solihull plant to mark the last of the current Defenders rolling off the production line.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

More than 25 unique vehicles from Land Rover’s history come together in a procession around the Solihull plant to mark the last of the current Defenders rolling off the production line.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. Pictured: The last of the current Defenders, a 90 Heritage Soft Top painted in Grasmere Green, which will be retained by the Jaguar Land Rover Heritage Collection.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

More than 25 unique vehicles from Land Rover’s history come together in a procession around the Solihull plant to mark the last of the current Defenders rolling off the production line.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility. To mark the occasion Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles.

Last of the Current Land Rover Defenders is Built in Solihull

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history today as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility.