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captindon

Member Since: 26 Apr 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 3

Not Sure

I have been offered a 2005 TD6 vogue with 152000 on the clock,one owner but no mot
and its black with dark grey leather, needs 2 tyres and front windscreen for mot as far
as I can see as it drives smooth , but there is a rumble when I put it in low gear which
I can feel while parked, did not drive it in low as I run out of time and had to go but I said
I would let him know by Monday either way . £4000 Cash I can get it for so now I have to
make up my mind whether to chance it and hope it dose not cost me a fortune to keep and
run as I am not rich and I like to keep my cars a long time before change.

25th Sep 2016 2:53am

belldarr

Member Since: 14 Jun 2014
Location: Bucks
Posts: 149

2004 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Buckingham Blue

Hi - and welcome to the forum, the car sounds like it could have transfer box problems and you should price up replacement of that plus all the other bits for the MOT and you probably wont be far off the price of a sorted one with less miles.

Your gut feeling is likely to be sayng "dont do it" but the price is tempting you to take a punt - listen to your gut lol.

Darren

25th Sep 2016 7:28am

davidsmith1307

Member Since: 05 Mar 2015
Location: Hull
Posts: 52

The problem with these cars is that people find one they can just afford and then buy it. No ready cash left means that maintenance gets trimmed back and problems build up to the point where they are horribly expensive.

You need to get one that you can afford to buy AND maintain. And it won't be cheap. But will probably be worth it.

There is no better car if you look after it. If you can spanner it yourself than that will be a big help. If every little job involves labour rates then you need to go in with eyes open.

25th Sep 2016 10:35am

Giantlandyman

Member Since: 25 Nov 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 800

2012 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Santorini Black

I'm guessing the current owner doesn't have the funds to repair either because it's one of those cars that was bought and run on a shoestring or the repair costs are significant.

Whichever way you look at it, unless you can read the codes and the car comes with a bulging history file of all works done, for a couple of thousand more, you are in the realms of a beautifully and meticulously maintained enthusiasts car.

The right car is out there but it is up to you whether you wish to gamble or be patient.

25th Sep 2016 10:37am

47p2

Member Since: 05 Oct 2010
Location: Gone Beyond, Subaru
Posts: 8048

Put the registration number in the DVLA MOT website and see what it failed on in previous years, gives an indication of how well its been looked after

25th Sep 2016 10:56am

davidsmith1307

Member Since: 05 Mar 2015
Location: Hull
Posts: 52

Try http://regisearch.co.uk/

25th Sep 2016 11:42am

stan
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good site that david ... - .- -.

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25th Sep 2016 12:03pm

captindon

Member Since: 26 Apr 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 3

47p2 wrote:
Put the registration number in the DVLA MOT website and see what it failed on in previous years, gives an indication of how well its been looked after

it is a company car and they have 2 for sale and the other one is a 2011 sport but
out of my price range.

Make: LAND ROVER

Model: RANGE ROVER

Date first used: 31 December 2005

Fuel type: Diesel

Colour: Black

Test date 25 June 2015
Test result Pass
Expiry date 25 June 2016
Mileage 152,027 miles
MOT test number 6175 4647 5135
Advisories Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Test date 18 June 2014
Test result Pass
Expiry date 25 June 2015
Mileage 143,875 miles
MOT test number 2656 8936 4474
Advisories Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Test date 25 June 2013
Test result Pass
Expiry date 25 June 2014
Mileage 135,091 miles
MOT test number 2599 0637 3413
Advisories None

Test date 26 June 2012
Test result Pass
Expiry date 25 June 2013
Mileage 122,869 miles
MOT test number 4899 8847 2133
Advisories None

Test date 25 September 2010
Test result Pass
Expiry date 30 September 2011
Mileage 92,650 miles
MOT test number 2644 3806 0229
Advisories None

Test date 29 September 2009
Test result Pass
Expiry date 30 September 2010
Mileage 71,982 miles
MOT test number 2827 1227 9244
Advisories None

Test date 1 October 2008
Test result Pass
Expiry date 30 September 2009
Mileage 50,484 miles
MOT test number 2004 7507 8214
Advisories Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

25th Sep 2016 1:13pm

davidsmith1307

Member Since: 05 Mar 2015
Location: Hull
Posts: 52

Worries me when people rock up for an MOT with barely legal tyres. Shows a lack of attention to maintenance.

But that's just me.

25th Sep 2016 4:34pm

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