How Ugandans Reclaimed the Land Rover

DW REV - Cars & Mobility • April 19, 2025

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Once feared as the vehicle of dictators, the Land Rover Defender is now a beloved symbol of resilience and adventure in Uganda. Meet the mechanics, travelers, and collectors who’ve given it a second life—on road trips, rescue missions, and in national memory. From war zones to weddings, the Defender has seen it all. This is more than a car. It’s history on wheels. 00:00 - Introduction: The Land Rover’s Double Life in Uganda 00:52 - From Colonial Icon to Dictator’s Ride 01:47 - Fear on Four Wheels: The Amin & Museveni Years 02:53 - A New Generation Reclaims the Defender 03:50 - Road Trip Gone Wrong: Stranded in Zimbabwe 05:26 - Bush Fix: Mechanics Save the Day Remotely 06:01 - The Defender Collectors & Their Legacy 07:24 - From War Relic to Workshop Treasure 08:39 - The Land Rover’s Second Life on Kampala Streets 09:47 - Why Old Defenders Still Reign in Uganda 11:00 - Fix Anything: The Genius of Land Rover Design 12:25 - Passing the Torch: The Next Generation of Mechanics 13:59 - From Brutality to Brotherhood 15:44 - The Global Legacy of the Defender 16:34 - Club Life: A Community on the Move 17:17 - More Than a Car: Land Rover as Identity 18:40 - Built for Work, Not Luxury 19:44 - A Symbol Transformed ► Liked the video? Let us know by giving us a thumbs up! ► Want to see more? Make sure to subscribe ► Check our website: https://dw.com/REV REV - The Global Auto and Mobility Show from Deutsche Welle #DW #DWREV