The reason the rear windows don't go all the way down is because there isn't enough room inside the door with the rear wheel arch encroaching on it.

Tailgate latch sorted now just had to take lower tailgate upper trim off which gave access to latch bolts and tightened these up. Tailgate now closes with a gentle click.  Previous cars:
S-Max 2007-2013 (only diesel I've had, good car but expensive when diesely bits go wrong, so what's the point?)
Galaxy 2001-2007
Mondeo Estate 1997-2001
Sierra Estate 1993-1997
Uno Turbo 1987 -1993
Fiesta 1984 - 1987
Fiat 127 1982 - 1984

I'm taking this checklist with me tomorrow to view an 07 TDV8. Very useful, thanks for posting.

Who was the dealer, Looks like he looked after you extremely well?

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic21253.html

I've stumbled across this article today on the LRO International website which might interest or assist current or potential owners:
http://www.lro.com/reviews/2013/4/land-rov...x4-review/

Superb article mate - thanks - really helpful for a new RR buyer like me! 2008 MY Buckingham Blue 4.2 Supercharged Vogue SE

This should be made a sticky I think mods

Great write up, nice one.

errr, its already in the wiki...

Hugely helpful but terrifying for a newbie about to start searching for a FF.

I guess there's just so much to go wrong...

But when it's going right, there's no better way to travel!  Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Our SC (the subject of this guide) got bought back by the main dealer after about 2 years 2 months and approx 22k miles. They told me they could not guarantee resolution of a ladder frame engine oil leak that they had already been commissioned to repair under the terms of the LR Select warranty.

You just need to take your time, do your homework, consult with learned forum members, know your rights and keep on top of looking after and maintaining the car.

Alan is correct though.

We replaced it with another L322 model because they are great cars.

Many thanks pld118 for a well put together and informative article, ideal reading when your considering purchasing a FFRR

OJ

For all the issues reported, we've bought 2 further RR since, despite the experience with the 4.2SC... and those 2 have been great.

Glad it was some use OJ... recently started a similar thread on the L405 section. Not as good perhaps but was advised that 'a more comprehensive and useful source of information is TOPIX'. 37.5 thousand views on this thread suggests that personal experiences must be of some value to existing and prospective owners

Well we did it, your ABC was spot on pld118, Andy my lad got a stunning FFRR Vogue 4.4 V8, last owner for over 10 years, 104k great service file, very clean car inside and out, no faults, everything works as it should, purrs just like a wee pussy! Just done a 360 mile round trip to pick it up near Ardnamurchan Point, nice run up and over the Corran Ferry, pretty cold and snowy -11 on the road up, not as cold as Canada tho! Just needs a clean to wash off the muck from on the way home and were ready to go, he’s love it already.

Andy & OJ

Stopped for a well deserved cup of tea before heading back to the ferry stunning views.