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Highlights

Ex-demonstrator with high spec
Urban pack
Presented in fine condition
3.6-litre TDV8
Garage stored for most of the time.

The Appeal

The Range Rover Sport was a real breakthrough car for the brand. No longer simply an icon of the country set, the ‘Sport’ proved to be enormously popular as fashionable and practical urban and family transport.

Here we have a very well presented and nicely specced example. If you’re after excellent luxury transport that has room for all the family and the ability to get almost anywhere you could possibly need, then this has to be considered.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in September 2007
HPI Clear
Originally a demonstration vehicle for a main dealer
Four previous keepers as stated on V5 document
Last Full Service done by the owner at 124,801
127,317 miles indicated, verified by the MOT history
12 Months Mot - February 2024
Very good MoT history - Which can be viewed on DVLA Website
Full service history with 10 stamps + receipts (part dealer + part specialist)
Complete with the service book and some maintenance invoices

The Interior

Smart Premium Ruched Leather, which is showing surprisingly little wear and presents very well
Interior Wood: Straight grain walnut wood
Coordinated black carpets and mats look to be in good order, with no significant wear or damage
The light grey headlining appears to be secure and neat, with no damage or staining to be seen
Fetching wood trim to the door cards and centre console is in very good condition, with no damage apparent
Automatic headlights and wipers
Clear view pack which is an optional extra
Dynamanic response
Parking sensors and adaptive cruise control
Electric windows and door mirrors
Harman/Kardon premium sound system with CD and radio
Dual zone climate control
Satellite navigation
Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function
Heated front and rear seats
Centre console fridge
Rear Aux connection
Voice control and hands-free phone connection
Full-size spare wheel and toolkit which is not 100% full
The vendor reports that everything works as it should, with no known issues

The Exterior

Java Black Pearl paintwork is in nice condition for the vehicle’s age, with a few minor blemishes but no notable issues
The bodywork appears to all be straight and tidy, with no corrosion we could identify
There is a dent to the rear off-side quarter, between the wheel arch and the fuel filler flap
‘NA Urban’ pack makes it stand out from the crowd, OEM+ which includes new side steps, rear privacy/tinted windows, fully colour-coded, urban style front grille & side vents, urban style chrome mirror covers & door handles, urban style chrome lettering + badges.
Newly fitted badges and lettering
All of the brightwork appears to be in good condition
Factory 20 inch, 9.5J 10-Spoke alloys 275/40/R20 which have a few minor blemishes but are generally in fine condition for their age
Brembo performance brakes finished in Pearl Red with black Brembo decals
The wheels are shod with Hankook tyres which look to have good tread levels

The Mechanics

3,628cc turbo diesel V8
Six-speed automatic transmission
Max Torque 640Nm @ 2,000rpm / 272 BHP / 0-60 - 8.6 Seconds
Brembo performance brakes
Electronically adjustable suspension offers a range of ride heights
Driving modes for various terrains and conditions, plus Hill Descent Control
The engine bay presents well, looking to be nice and clean
A new coolant tank has recently been installed
Average fuel economy 31.4 MPG
Vehicle very well maintained, sparing no cost
Suspension and Ride Height work perfectly as seen in photos
Engine, Gearbox, and Turbos in excellent condition
Vehicle has no known issues or faults
The vendor assures us that the car drives “like new”, and is in excellent mechanical condition, with no known issues or problems

The engine is a powerful and reliable 3.6 TDV8 one of the best engines LR has ever used in their vehicles. Being chain driven it is more reliable than belt - driven engines, and coupled with twin turbos and a 6 Speed ZF automatic gearbox it is able to deliver immense power, at low rpms allowing it to pull like a train.

From smooth tarmac to rough terrain, all the 3.6 TDV8 Engine has the power, refinement and torque characteristics necessary for class-leading on and off-road capability. Offering you the seamless, effortless ability to cruise motorways, climb mountains, wade rivers and cross deserts. While at the same time transporting five adults and their luggage in ultimate style and comfort.

Summary

Whether you’re looking to traverse the countryside or simply cruise through the urban jungle, this Range Rover Sport would be a finely appointed and very capable way to do it.

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