Hi guys, first post so please go gentle!

Looking for a big comfy adventure vehicle to replace my 2007 Defender 90, which is now proving a bit too small for missus + new dog. I’ve always loved the L322 and now discovered the 4.4 tdv8 models are within reach without bankrupting myself. One of the key user requirements for me is having a decent amount of useable room in the back. My previous full size tourer was a disco 4 that I loved to bits, I could lay the rear seats totally flat and sleep in the back with more room than in my 2 man tent! I’m really hoping that the rear of the L322 is a similar kind of set up? Could anyone shed some light on whether this would be possible?

Thanks in advance.

It’s not quite as practical as the Disco 4…. Less square rear and the rear seats don’t fold flat. Might need to unbolt them to be comparable. That said, it’s not small, and more comfortable and faster/more economical. Any L322 cam be looked at for rear space comparison.

Welcome to the forum.

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

The seats go fairly flat but the space is nowhere near as good as a D4. Why not get a D4? 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

Some interesting videos on camper mode
https://youtube.com/@neilrowlands5848 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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Practicality wise the D4 wins but while the 4.4 TDV8 appears not to have many major mechanical maladies, the Discos all have the threat of a snapping crank. Is it as big an issue as it's maybe suggested online? Perhaps not. But it is a major failure rather than an irksome but otherwise easily resolved one. The driving experience also doesn't really compare IMO, as while sportier, it just lacks the 'it' factor of the RR. All IMO of course.

there are some great youtube sites about the lion engine and why the cranks snap and improvements that can be made such as a modified oil pump (Has more strengthening to prevent cracking) & Oil use 10w40 over the 5w30 specified by land rover. But, and it is a big BUT the other reason is some of the cranks fail due to poor quality at the point they were manufactured and if you have one of those at some pont it WILL fail and you have no way of identifying.
As far as i know when ford were testing the units the 1 in 10 units that failed always happened outside of any warranty so it was deemed acceptable!! 2012 Vogue 4.4 TDV8 - Current
2014 Navara V6 - Gone
2004 Vogue TD6 - Gone
Grand Cherokee - Gone
Discovery V8 (LPG) - Gone
Discovery TD5 - Gone

@MikeyB48, what a pity this is sold in the FSAW section:

Reasons against D4 is the rubbish v6 being the only engine option..