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Bensrrsport



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Buying 29k miles 2015 SDV6 306hp - things to check?

I am buying a 2015 RRS Autobiography with 29k mikes from Rybrook in Conwy. What things would you recommend that I check please? Would Brakes and Tyres likely changing? Any other known issues?

If you are interested the video is below - it's quite a long one though. Smile
https://video.citnow.com/vxLSdZz1v5Y

Thank you!

Post #556268 Sat May 12 2018 2:23pm
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gtr_skyline



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Congrats - looks a great car. I put a deposit on one 2 weeks ago...so have been asking similar questions from this excellent forum. On the tyres, this was my main concern on my car - per your video, 4mm is the LR recommendation but my dealer was good - I was borderline but they still changed all 4 tyres.

Brakes will be checked as part of the service - request all print outs - historic services and also the one they will perform - if its the 3rd service, will be a major one - they will indicate brake pad / discs thickness / condition.

If you also register and enter the car's VIN on the TOPIX site, you can see the car spec, service history, any outstanding recalls, etc

https://topix.jaguar.jlrext.com/topix/vehicle/lookupForm

I created a mini-check list for my car - if you private message me, I can send you a copy if helpful.


Prashan

Post #556269 Sat May 12 2018 2:46pm
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Bensrrsport



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Thanks Prashan! Can do see any work carried out at the service like new brakes etc?

I will PM you..

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gtr_skyline



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Hi - yes, they will clearly show on the service printout and also share condition of brakes so you will know roughly when they need changing.

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Tim in Scotland



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2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

If it is an approved used Land Rover then according What Car? Magazine the JLR Approved Used scheme is the best............ Numero Uno. Check if the car has the 5vyear service agreement as it is transferable to next owner, otherwise make sure all the toys work and then go out and enjoy it and get the dealer to give you a Full Day (they usually give half day) voucher for a Land Rover Experience day so you can learn what all the 4WD stuff does in somebody else’s car. You will enjoy that more than anything else. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Post #556274 Sat May 12 2018 4:01pm
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Bensrrsport



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Thanks for the advice Tim - I will ask for that.

What the maximum wear on the brakes that is acceptable?

Post #556293 Sat May 12 2018 8:16pm
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Tim in Scotland



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2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

No idea, I have been changing cars every 3 years and about 23000 miles, never get to that stage of looking at brake thickness or tyre wear! 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

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