In 1948, the Series I was introduced at the Amsterdam Motor Show and Land Rover is marking its landmark anniversary with the Defender 75^th Limited Edition.

Available in 90 or 110 body styles, the Defender 75^th Limited Edition has an exclusive exterior design theme with unique detailing, finished in iconic Grasmere Green paint with complementing wheels and interior finishes.

It’s the first time the colour has been used in the Defender line-up and it is reserved exclusively for the 75^th Limited Edition. The 20-inch alloy wheels are also in Grasmere Green with matching centre caps and all-terrain tyres. Completing the exterior enhancements are a unique 75 Years graphic, Ceres Silver bumpers and privacy glass.

The Defender’s durable and versatile interior has received similar treatment, with the cross-car beam finished in Grasmere Green powder coat and laser-etched 75 Years detailing on the cross-car beam end caps. The seats are finished in Resist Ebony, with the hockey stick on the centre console featuring Robustec material – the most robust fabric available on Defender.

Stuart Frith, Lifecycle Chief Engineer Defender, said: “Since revealing the new Defender, customers around the globe have fallen in love with it and demand remains extremely strong. This new Limited Edition captures the spirit of the past 75 years, with its colour and detailing, and fuses it with innovative new technology such as Hybrid Electric power, configurable Terrain Response, software over the air updates and unrivalled all-terrain capability.”

The 75^th Limited Edition is based on the high-specification HSE, with comprehensive standard equipment. Innovative technology includes 3D surround camera, configurable Terrain Response, a Meridian sound system, Matrix LED front lighting, 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment system, a head-up display and wireless device charger with signal booster.

All models also feature a folding fabric roof or the option of a sliding panoramic roof with roof rails, while superior comfort is provided by 14-way driver and passenger heated electric memory seats, a heated steering wheel and three-zone climate control.

Powertrain choices include the powerful and efficient P400e plug-in Electric Hybrid (PHEV) on 110 models, in addition to and the D300 Ingenium diesel utilising Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology to optimise power delivery and fuel economy by harnessing energy normally lost under deceleration and braking.

Land Rover was born with the launch of a single vehicle. Today its family of SUVs is testament to the pioneering spirit of innovation that has characterised the company for more than seven decades. The Defender, Discovery and Range Rover brand families provide unrivalled capability, versatility and luxury – the perfect foundation for another 75 years of success.

New Defender 75^th Limited Edition starts at £85,995 for the 90, and £89,995 for the 110. It is available to configure at www.landrover.com or order now at a local retailer.