For the first time, Barretts Land Rover attended Agri-Expo 2014 on 5th March at Kent County Showground, Detling. This growing agricultural event is fast becoming a favourite in the farming business calendar. This large event allows a variety of exhibitors to demonstrate their new products and engage with the local business community to promote as well as educate.

Over the years, Land Rover has had a profound effect on the farming and agricultural community and has become synonymous with businesses and individuals, relying on a durable and dependable utility vehicle to achieve limits where others could not. Land Rover began life in 1948, with the Land Rover Series, which later developed into the iconic Defender. These early Land Rovers were a work-horse and an agricultural aid for farmers. Remarkably, Land Rover has claimed that six decades on, two-thirds of these built are still in regular use today!


Land Rover Heritage describes the vehicles as ‘ingeniously designed and engineered for extreme capability and strength. With extremely robust construction and characteristics such as short front and rear overhangs, it drove off the production line ready to take on some of the world’s toughest terrain. Today these qualities are as significant a part of what makes a Land Rover vehicle unique as they were 60 years ago.’

Through the 1950’s and 60’s Land Rover ‘was the product of continuous evolution and refinement with improved stability and a tighter turning circle. It was a period in which Land Rover took the lead in the emerging market for four-wheel drive vehicles.  As a tough, reliable mobility platform, countless organisations came to depend on Land Rover vehicles to get personnel and equipment into the most challenging situations…and then safely out again.  From organisations such as Born Free Foundation to The Royal Geographical Society and Biosphere Expeditions - we enter the second decade of the 21st century with them still relying on Land Rover.’



Land Rover is a proud supporter of farming communities and sustaining farming resources.
Jeremy Hicks, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover UK said, ‘our agricultural industry is central to the UK economy and as a British manufacturer we realise the support needed to not only improve the sustainability of farming and rural communities but to encourage young people to want to be an integral part of the future of the British countryside.’  
Land Rover maintains a partnership with National Farmers Union and also, The Prince’s Countryside Fund to face issues and improve training and education as well as promoting and supporting rural businesses and enterprises.

The Defender has continually been a popular vehicle within the agricultural community and with so many model options and upgrades, there is little else that can rival its versatility and strength. With no or minor modification, the Defender can still handle some of the world’s toughest terrain and still come out fighting. With its strong off-road capabilities and adaptable qualities, we can see why the Defender is a strong character, and for many a necessity on the agricultural scene.

Despite the Defender’s popularity and success, Land Rover has announced that the well-loved Defender will cease production by the end of 2015. However, there is speculation and rumours of a replacement that will complement its predecessor and meet the changing global market.
John Edwards, head of Jaguar Land Rover's new individual products division, said the Defender was ‘loved the world over for its simple, honest and distinctive design’ adding ’we are determined that the new Defender will be true to its heritage’. We look forward to when Jaguar Land Rover unveil a new model joining the Land Rover family.

Land Rover continues to evolve and provide a stable and efficient solution to businesses across the globe with great satisfaction. Since its birth, Land Rover has revolutionised technology, innovation, refinement and efficiency in a 4x4 vehicle, fit for purpose in the off-road and on-road scenario. Land Rover continues to drive businesses forward and keep them at the cutting edge of technology and engineering.

To discuss the options for your business please speak our Corporate Manager Tristam Day

Canterbury Land Rover
 01227 475475 
 www.barretts.canterbury.landrover.co.uk/

Ashford Land Rover
 01233 506070
www.barretts.ashford.landrover.co.uk/

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Young Explorer Alex Woodford, 22, crowned Land Rover’s Next Generation Explorer

On Sunday 2nd March, four young adventures competed in a first of its kind, gruelling five-part Discovery Adventure Challenge to celebrate 25 years of Land Rover Discovery. From the breathtakingly beautiful snow covered mountain region of Megève, France, these young intrepid challengers had the encouragement from their mentors, some of the worlds acclaimed explorers and survival experts; Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Hannah White, Kenton Cool and Eric Loizeau.

Each mentor was paired with a challenger; Hannah Wright (21), Cameron Mackay (18), Alex Woodford (22) and Tim Davies (22) who were selected from the British Exploring Society. Each team of challenger and mentor were put through their paces for 24 hours under the harsh winter mountain conditions testing their mental and physical strength.

Each challenge is overseen by seasoned adventurer Ben Saunders, fresh from completing The Scott Expedition and a team of ambassadors who cast their vote for their overall winner.

Their challenges included:

1. Slalom: Two Land Rover Discovery XXVs competed side by side through a slalom course down the slope. Two tense heats, one final.


2. Biathlon: Testing precision and speed. One team member drove a Discovery XXV around a purpose built course, while the other played marksman, shooting a laser gun at a variety of challenging targets. 



3. Sled Pull: Physical stamina is tested in this. One member to pull the sled and the other to control the steering. 



4. Snow Hole: As night fell, the contestants along with their mentors had two hours to dig a snow hole to sleep in. They will also be tasked with creating a fire from scratch. Points were awarded for the fastest built and warmest hole.



5. Kayak Race Finale: Moving down to Lake Geneva, this final task is an all-out boat race to the finish. 



Barretts Land Rover in Kent

To be kept up to date with news, events or offers you can now follow us on Twitter: @KentLandRover or join us on Barretts Facebook Page

For more information on new or used Land Rover Cars please visit or call:

Barretts Land Rover Ashford The Parade, Orbital Business Park, Ashford. TN24 0NT Tel: 01233 506070

Barretts Land Rover Canterbury Broad Oak Road, Canterbury, Kent. CT2 7PQ Tel: 01227 475475

View the South East's largest and best selection of Approved Used Land Rover here