My quest for a decent L322 continues. A relatively minor issue, but the three I have viewed so far all have minor dents in the door shuts. I can only assume this is due to seatbelt buckles being trapped as door is slammed shut. If my assumption is correct, is this just carelessness or are the seatbelts not retracting correctly? Any comments appreciated.

Ditto. Same here. Not visible when shut so not too worried.
Look underneath for oil leaks instead  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Yes caused by seatbelts shut in rear doors...

Im unsure if its by kids that have never been taught any worth or mechanical sympathy? Or caused later in the vehicles life when the seatbelts have become weaker and don't retract in time???

Either way, i have fitted tonnes of rear and front seatbelts for just this reason...

DrRob wrote:

Ditto. Same here. Not visible when shut so not too worried.
Look underneath for oil leaks instead

Even if it is a lazy seatbelt it is easy to replace them at home - about £100 for a front belt IIRC. Bish.

2005 110 TD5 CSW
2011 TDV8 Vogue SE (gone)

Similar issue with mine when I bought it. Pull it all the way out and use a little silicon spray.
Still working fine 2 years later.
Jon Jon
2009 3.6 TDV8 Vogue SE
Previous Land Rovers
Series 2 Land Rover petrol - loved it and want another
Range Rover classic v8 - loved it But glad i sold it
Series 3 Land Rover - Steering lottery But useful.
Land Rover v8 90 - Fast dirty & drank Fuel like a Boeing 737.

Jon
Where do you spray? The end of the belt ? Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Pull the belt all the way out. Light spray the first foot of it to start with and the areas where it runs through.
See if that’s enough. If not go a bit further.
Usually it gets enough speed at the start to get the rest pulled back.
Trial and error but cheaper than a new belt.
You will need some silicone spray for door/boot seals anyway so it’s worth a try. Jon
2009 3.6 TDV8 Vogue SE
Previous Land Rovers
Series 2 Land Rover petrol - loved it and want another
Range Rover classic v8 - loved it But glad i sold it
Series 3 Land Rover - Steering lottery But useful.
Land Rover v8 90 - Fast dirty & drank Fuel like a Boeing 737.

 Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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DrRob wrote:

Ditto. Same here. Not visible when shut so not too worried.
Look underneath for oil leaks instead