Defenders Northwest Has Been Charged With Operating A Defenders Northwest Restoration Scam. In addition to importing illegal goods, they also commit fraud by accepting restoration jobs. Many people are unaware of the history of the Land Rover Defender. Adventure and off-road enthusiasts with some extra cash are in the know. Restoration of Land Rover Defenders is a specialized industry that occasionally gets into trouble. Occasionally, law enforcement learns of dealers in illegal parts and targets hazardous automobiles. Customers who don\’t expect it frequently lose out when their refurbished Defender vehicles are seized.