Land Rovers are a classic staple of the British motor industry’s heritage and were built and designed to cope with and overcome any terrain in their path. First conceived in post-war Britain in 1948, the initial models were constructed with aluminium as opposed to metal due to rationing and a shortage of other materials. The most common colour theme tended to be green simply due to there being an excess of cockpit paint provided by the military which is fortuitous as it mirrored the outdoor terrain it intended to conquer.

Ever since then, the newer model designs have changed to move with the times and considering people’s current views on global warming, this is probably for the best. This can only be a good thing not only for the environment, but also car insurance quotes.

Due to the way they guzzle the gas, this is one of the reasons that the car insurance premiums can be so high. The ABI (Association of British Insurers) rating for most Land Rover models will be in the upper bands. The Discovery model generally sits between bands 13 and 16, the Range Rover can reach as high as 17 although the Freelander tends to be between bands 11 and 13.

For comprehensive insurance on a Land Rover Discovery for a 33 year old driver with 5 years no claims and having held a licence for 10 years, the premiums can range from £568 a year to an astronomical £4100. The cheapest quote with all inclusive extras such as break down cover, courtesy car and personal injury is Kwikfit Platinum. As for the Freelander model, which is generally situated in the lower bands, the prices can range from the region of £424 to £1423 a year. The cheapest insurer with the added extras is ecar insurance at a price of £589 per year.

Land Rovers can be seen as a problem to insure, but paying hefty premiums for a reliable and safe vehicle will surely make every penny worthwhile. Plus they now have other colours than just green.