This is, for my money, a perfect set.

Pros:

• Looks very good. Ratios look correct.
• Easy to build (thinking for the kids here).
• Pocket money set.
• Good minifigure (I am always happy for more female-presenting minifigs).
• Easy to modify (colours aside, the printed headlights are great but limiting).
  • Added lightbar (five pieces).
  • Added canoe rack on top (four pieces + canoe/paddles).
  • Added bike/motorcycle trailer.
  • Could probably easily make it longer by combining two sets.
• Drives everywhere.
• Hits 10c/piece and doesn't feel padded with small parts. Everything is needed.

Cons:

• Needs a shifter. Easy to add, but also gives the option of choosing right or left hand drive.
• Two people have to sit front and back, but that's a limit of 6-wide vehicles.
• Small gap behind rear fender.
• Roof doesn't attach the most securely.
• Sticker, if you care. I didn't put the sticker on and honestly it looks good enough to me.

Anyway, I loved it as soon as I saw it and I'm not even a Land Rover person. It's fun, it looks good, and it's taken a coveted spot on my desk. I really hope Lego makes more sets like this in the future. Recommend 100% at full price; any discounts are just icing. I'll probably end up with two or three of these in short order.

The Classic Defender is an exceptional set. The build of the vehicle is sturdy enough for most play, and the overall impression is an excellent representation of the real life truck. The scale of the ORV is fantastic with the use of the 6 stud wide size, and I hope is a start of a new or renewed scale of use by Designers and help get more everyday like vehicles introduced to CITY ecosystems.