Land Rover has been keen to focus our attention on its reinvented L663 Defender lately, with V8-powered models and 75th Limited Editions to remind us of the company’s history, among other things.

Tracing its heritage from the Land Rover Series I, II, and III, the Defender off-roader has been a staple of the 4x4 world for decades alongside other legendary nameplates such as Jeep Wrangler, ...