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Movie Trivia

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DID YOU know, according to Roverworks website, there are more than 1781 Land Rovers used in movies, TV series and music videos? The Defender being the most commonly used model in TV series and feature films. Meanwhile, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport have more appearance­s in music videos than all other luxury SUVS.

In 1995, the movie Judge Dredd showcased a customised Land Rover called a City CAB. Thirty-one City CABS were built for the movie, based around the 101 Forward Control chassis originally manufactur­ed in the 1970s for the British Army. And while James Bond liked his Aston Martins, he also has a soft spot for Landies. He drove a Defender in Casino Royale and Spectre. Range Rover also made appearance­s in Octopussy, The Living Daylights, Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace.

And who could forget Lara Croft driving a Defender TD5 110 in Tomb Raider?

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