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Last ever Land Rover Defender rolls off production line

The last ever Land Rover Defender has rolled off the production line at the company's plant in Solihull, bringing to an end 68 years of production.

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Quentin Willson blames EU on Defender demise

Quentin Willson said tough EU emissions tests were to blame for the demise of the Land Rover Defender. Credit: Keith Wilkinson / ITV News Central

Motoring journalist Quentin Willson has blamed "EU imbeciles" for the demise of the Land Rover Defender.

Production of the vehicle came to an end after 68 years this morning at the company's plant in Solihull.

Speaking to ITV News, Mr Willson said tough EU emissions tests were to blame for the end of the Land Rover Defender.

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