I went out 5 days ago and could smell a slight bit of sweet antifreeze when I put the car away. Wandered out and thought I’d see if coolant needed top up yesterday. Not unduly low.... put a bit in... spilled a little...

Went out this morning....

So is the best way to inspect to drive on ramps and remove under tray ?

 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

On my old D3, off road height with a door left open to stop self levelling was enough room to remove the under tray and inspect. It wasn’t the easiest working position but I didn’t trust those ramps.

Unless of course you mean a proper 4 post ramp which would make the task a whole lot easier.

As said that was a D3 not a FF. My diy days are few and far between these days so I’m assuming a similar clearance on a FF.

When I did my SC I just put it into off road height, a couple of axle stands and there is loads of room to get under.
If you are lucky it will be the same as mine just a new drain plug. I tried changing the O rings but couldn't find the right size.

I also found that all the clips and screws were badly rusted for the under radiator cover, so I replaced with stainless clips and screws.

David Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged 2006
Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.5 2017
MG TF 2003

Previous Cars of note
Land Rover Discovery 2
Jaguar Mk2 3.8 - Company car
MG Midget 1974 - Concours

I’m hoping it’s not water pump. Not keen on it being radiator, but that said... it’s probably the original one and getting ready.... 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

I normally put mine into extended height mode which gives plenty of room to remove the under tray and work on most components under the vehicle.

Jim

Access is fairly easy, I always put axle stands and I don't trust the suspension going back to access mode.

That coolant is looking way old.. doesn't look like its ever changed.. should be pink in color. You will be guessing what it is at the moment so get under it to see exactly what it is.. doubt it would be the water pump but hey.. could be anything. Current:
- L560 Velar HSE R-Dynamic D180
- Peugeot 508 2011 - 2.2 HDi GT

Past:
- FFRR V 2010 - 3.6 TDV8
- Citroen C4 1.6i Petrol
- Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DID
- Peugeot 607 2.2 HDi
- Nissan Primera 1.8 SVE
- Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC

thought my coolant was old looked like that
but the genuine coolant is orange in colour
so looks like old water and rust that came out of old pintos in the 70s