Apparently over 70% of all Landrovers ever made are still on the road.

I think this refers to the "utility" Landrovers. Defenders & series vehicles, not the range rovers, discovery's & freelanders though.

They are simple, easy to fix, easy to maintain with simple tools, generally.  Newer ones are fitted with electronic systems which makes things a little more difficult, though basic servicing is basic.

They do use more fuel though, because of the extra weight & design.

Do I need one? Hmm..

I can fix it myself, mostly, I minimize use to three days a week, mostly. Saving up the journeys I need to do into those few hours.

A van might suffice I confess, but I have grown up with them & keep coming back to there longevity, inexpensive parts, robust construction, in the face of an oaf driving it and rugged, simple construction.

I find it a little bemusing when people "rant" at, or about a specific vehicle type.  I would suggest, humbly, they have not actually looked at the relative fuel & CO2 data for the  wide range of vehicles that travel the roads. I have, because I am interested in a wide variety of technology & more.

I would suggest that all car ownership might be viewed as "suspect".

I would. No, have, found it difficult without a personal transport system. We managed for awhile.

But there are ways around getting 500Kg of bricks to the house, sand, cement etc. Or if living in a town acquiring the shopping. But popping to the local builders merchants or scrap yard(don't ask) is made much easier with a vehicle or your own.

If you live rurally, as we wish to do, then such things become even more important, I guess?

For my part I can improve. Reduce, reuse, recycle? We've been doing this for twenty years, yes 20yrs. (more than many less than some)

There's much to do & we all need to do it. Or rather not. So crack on before it's to late.