Land Rover breaks 200,000 sales barrier

Land Rover has broken through the 200,000 sales annual sales barrier for the first time in its history.

Celebrating its 59th anniversary this year, the legendary 4x4 manufacturer has sold 205,717 in the year to date.

This represents a 27 per cent increase on the same time last year, with the company now on course for its third successive record year.

Several markets, including Russia, China, France and Spain, recorded their best ever November.

"This is a significant milestone in Land Rover's history and puts us on a firm footing as we approach our 60th anniversary," said Land Rover's managing director, Phil Popham.

"This sales achievement has been driven by exciting new product with improved environmental performance. Confidence is high - we're firmly in the black with innovative new products that will continue Land Rover's sustainable development."

The iconic Range Rover, powered by a diesel V8 that delivers a 32 per cent fuel improvement on the petrol version it replaced, and the compact Freelander 2 have driven sales across the world.