buying used Range Rover would like to check it

I’ve just booked the standard option. Would you be able to do it tomorrow if you have any availability?

Published

26 Sep 2026

Customer

Varinder S.

Vehicle inspected

LAND ROVER RROVER SPORT ABIO DYNAM SDV6 A 2016
buying used Range Rover would like to check it
The buyer's story

Why they booked

I just fancy a new LAND ROVER and thought it would be ideal for daily use. Knowing about the problems with Range Rover Standard, I would like to know if there is anything major wrong.

Booking reason

I’ve just booked the standard option. Would you be able to do it tomorrow if you have any availability?

Independent assessment

Inspection findings

Prior to carrying out a road test under bonnet fluid levels were checked and found to be correct, at this point the vehicle was started with no permanent warning lights displayed on the driver’s information panel, with the vehicle started readily from cold.


The road test was carried out at speeds of up to 70mph, in mixed road and traffic conditions.


During the road test the pay attention to the performance of the engine and transmission with the engine and transmission performance be considered in line with a similar vehicle the same make and model the similar mileage.


Throughout the course of the road test the vehicle handled and performed in a good manner, steered the chosen path of travel correctly and was free from any abnormal noise or vibration. In Low range can notice some underlying issues developing⚠️


During the road test there was no evidence of any excessive smoke from the exhaust, undue audible noises from the transmission and no evidence of overheating.


With final checks revealing no evidence of coolant leaks in and around the engine bay, or evidence of major oil leakage around the engine bay and or on the underside of the vehicle.⚠️


Overall conclusion vehicle is in very average condition for the age and mileage. Various expensive to rectify issues developing ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Vehicle aesthetic is average for the age with some visual poor previous bodyworks carried out on front bumper

Vehicle interior is in average condition. Full valet is recommended before collection.
Vehicle excessively dusty

Part of the service history. ⚠️

Advised call previous service provider to see if the vehicle has any records.

Prior to purchase, consideration must be given to the collective cost involved in the rectification of the desirable items listed within the report.These items should be reflected in the purchase price of the vehicle or rectified before purchase.

See my attached audio feedback.

Please call me back once you have reviewed all report in detail.



Expect vehicle may have previous insurance bodywork repairs carried such or end of lease resprays for improvements or seller improvements work which considered can be acceptable and not checked on this inspection package.


Recommendation always obtain appropriate extended warranty for your car. View packages. https://carexamer.com/extended-warranty




Vehicles condition makes me believe there will some problems down the line from my professional experience.

I would reconsider purchasing this vehicle unless significant price reduction is arranged.
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Prior to carrying out a road test under bonnet fluid levels were checked and found to be correct, at this point the vehicle was started with no permanent warning lights displayed on the driver’s information panel, with the vehicle started readily from cold.


The road test was carried out at speeds of up to 70mph, in mixed road and traffic conditions.


During the road test the pay attention to the performance of the engine and transmission with the engine and transmission performance be considered in line with a similar vehicle the same make and model the similar mileage.


Throughout the course of the road test the vehicle handled and performed in a good manner, steered the chosen path of travel correctly and was free from any abnormal noise or vibration. In Low range can notice some underlying issues developing⚠️


During the road test there was no evidence of any excessive smoke from the exhaust, undue audible noises from the transmission and no evidence of overheating.


With final checks revealing no evidence of coolant leaks in and around the engine bay, or evidence of major oil leakage around the engine bay and or on the underside of the vehicle.⚠️


Overall conclusion vehicle is in very average condition for the age and mileage. Various expensive to rectify issues developing ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Vehicle aesthetic is average for the age with some visual poor previous bodyworks carried out on front bumper

Vehicle interior is in average condition. Full valet is recommended before collection.
Vehicle excessively dusty

Part of the service history. ⚠️

Advised call previous service provider to see if the vehicle has any records.

Prior to purchase, consideration must be given to the collective cost involved in the rectification of the desirable items listed within the report.These items should be reflected in the purchase price of the vehicle or rectified before purchase.

See my attached audio feedback.

Please call me back once you have reviewed all report in detail.



Expect vehicle may have previous insurance bodywork repairs carried such or end of lease resprays for improvements or seller improvements work which considered can be acceptable and not checked on this inspection package.


Recommendation always obtain appropriate extended warranty for your car. View packages. https://carexamer.com/extended-warranty




Vehicles condition makes me believe there will some problems down the line from my professional experience.

I would reconsider purchasing this vehicle unless significant price reduction is arranged.
Condition and costs

Poor findings and repair costs

Poor condition findings

Electric controls £80

Air con. operation

Electric controls £500

Radio/CD/aerial

Tv monitor rear right not working signal missing

Plug-in diagnostic

Central electronics system

Diagnostic scan after road test: CHCM (Chassis Control U210A-27 Module) CAV (Connect And View U0001-82 Module) REM (Rear Entertainment Control B125F-96 Module) REM (Rear Entertainment Control B1285-88 Module) REM (Rear Entertainment B12F8-88 Control Module) Cronaal LeST Description Temperature sensor HS CAN communication bus Right rear display Video input D Video input G CarExamer.com PassiNo Fault Status Permanent Permanent Permanent Intermittent Permanent

Interior / Luggage Compartment

Seat belt operation

Drivers seat belt not retracting 3d Rear seat row right seat belt not retracting fully

Engine compartment £500

Engine external leaks

Develops leak from rocker cover more on right side Replace when ready Left side early stage

Transmission £1800

Differential leaks/noise

Low range noise from left side differential area front

Body exterior £500

Glass

Large damage

Body exterior £500

Additional Documents/Info

Service due Message in odometer too Two services missing

After the inspection

The customer experience

Outcome

There was too many faults for LAND ROVER to purchase

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