Highlights
- New engine and turbochargers fitted by Hunters Land Rover Chester in 2016
- Highly specced cream leather interior with Harman Kardon sound system
- Smart Aubergine paintwork, straight bodywork and fitted with a towbar
The Appeal
Since its inception in 1970, the Range Rover has undergone numerous redesigns but the basic formula remains the same. A luxurious SUV that’s equally adept at forging a path through city traffic as it is a rainforest, the Range Rover has long been the ultimate all-rounder, ready to take in its stride anything life throws at it.
Here we have a smart L322 TDV8 from 2009. It was fitted with a brand new engine in 2016 and has since covered around 70,000 miles with no issues to report. Finished in a fetching colour scheme and well presented both inside and out, this Range Rover would make a capable daily driver.
The History and Paperwork
- New TDV8 engine fitted in 2016 by Hunters Land Rover Chester as is evidenced in an invoice
- V5C present
- Good MOT history
- Current MOT valid until December 2023 with no advisories
- Three keepers recorded from new
- Serviced in recent years by a friend of the vendor and so there are no invoices for this
- There is a great deal of paperwork present detailing prior work and servicing
The Interior
- Cream leather with contrasting black piping
- Harman Kardon sound system
- Infotainment screen and switchgear present well and are all in good working order
- Overall, the seats present really well and are exceedingly comfortable
- Heated seats front and rear
- Separate rear climate control
- The leather does of course exhibit some signs of use, but nothing excessive we could see
- Naturally, the driver’s seat displays the most wear with some creasing
- There is some slight discoloration to the centre armrests although the leather is intact
- The vendor points out some wear to the passengers interior door handle
- All of the carpeting remains eminently serviceable and the rubber overmats are a practical feature
- The tough sill plates are in good shape
- A couple of small marks to the headlining nothing that a small valet should not fix and it is otherwise in great shape and well affixed
- Inside the boot, the protective rubber matting is in good condition and underneath, a full-size alloy spare wheel can be found
- entertainment on the vehicle is sat nav & split screen TV for passengers to watch TV when the car is in motion only the driver can't watch. Unless the car is stationary.
The Exterior
- Smart Aubergine paintwork really suits the car and offsets the cream interior perfectly
- The alloy wheels look great and bear very few blemishes for their age
- Straight bodywork, with no obvious signs of any damage
- All of the badging and light lenses appear in good shape
- Underneath all looks in good order with a light smattering of surface rust on a few components
- All the glass looks smart and the rear windows are tinted
- We couldn't see any damage to the side steps or plastic front mudguard mouldings
- We doubt this Range Rover has seen much off-road use as it is really presentable for its age
The Mechanics
- 3.6-litre TDV8 engine
- Automatic gearbox
- Engine and ancillaries replaced in 2016 (including the turbochargers)
- The vendor reports a slight leak to the nearside front air suspension unit, causing it to sag once parked for any period of time
- Once underway, the suspension operates exactly as it should and the car rides level
- No running faults to report
- Drives really well, with ample performance and sure-footed four-wheel drive
Summary
This is a really good example of the popular L322 Range Rover. With a recent new engine and desirable Vogue specification, we’re sure it will be a desirable car for years to come.
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