No not unlucky.
I just think they were trying to upgrade the Defender experience from agricultural equipment to something a bit more luxurious, so they had bolted a load of crappy parts which weren't up to the job, to what was basically a sound proven vehicle and the power steering unit was just one of those parts.
It is what happens when the accountants get their way.
I think the earlier models were probably the real deal and the more authentic experience: who needs power-steering when you have a steering wheel the size of a dustbin lid.
I presume you work for LR because LR employees are always inordinately proud of the company and their products.
They will always correct you if you suggest they make 'cars'.
I am an employee.
I'm not inordinately proud of the company whatsoever. Some people who work here are, it's ridiculous. But I'm not and I'm not sure where you've got that from. All I've done is correct you on your claims that second hand Defenders are 50 grand (they're not unless you're talking about a rare one or one that's been heavily customised) and that Defenders have risen in price an extortionate amount (as I've shown, taking inflation into account they haven't)
As for accountants getting their way, I imagine if that hadn't have happened then Land Rover wouldn't exist for you to complain about.
You've obviously had a bad experience, which is fine. Plenty of people have. But as I said, holding a grudge for 20 years seems a bit of a silly thing to do based on that, especially when most of your anger seems to be based on nonsense.
As for your last 2 lines, wind your **** neck in.