The motoring programme had been filming in South America for an upcoming 'Top Gear' special when the controversy emerged, reported BBC online.
The team returned to the UK three days early after being denied permission to film by local authorities.
Residents responded to the use of the number plate 'H982FKL' - thought to refer to the island territories and the year conflict broke out - by holding protests outside the hotel where Clarkson and fellow presenters James May and Richard Hammond were staying.
