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
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
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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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