I just bought myself my first RR 2011 blue 4.4tdv8 it's my first RR and now I understand why people put up with them, what a lovely place to be. Just thought I'd comment and say I'm looking forward to the detailing but if I was you I'd leave more time for the exterior being such a big vehicle and once you've started the process of claying and polishing you can't really stop, I've been lucky in the fact the previous owner of mine waxoiled all the panel work for rust prevention which has worked very well and the paint has had a ceramic coating I think you've done pretty well regardless of the niggles with the spec you have it's worth putting the effort in to bring it back to its former glory. Great Channel, Great content looking forward to watching more 👌👍
@@AapVanDieKaap I'm also kinda lucky I can do most repairs myself keeping garage costs down but I also know that any other vehicle out there can be equally expensive to keep on the road without proper maintenance, with any car you need to look after it and it'll repay you with reliability poor maintenance and servicing will only end one way
@@davecurrey6758 It's a luxury car so it has a lot of very fancy things and the parts cost a lot of money. Just be prepared to lay out some cash from time to time.
Boot straps very common, must get both replaced before you sit on it 🙏🏻 tho! The rust is from inside to the out in the areas you have shown so with that in mind it is much more urgent than you think. Remove the wheel arch liner and give it a proper clear out. It needs urgent attention to stop it as once the rust breaks through it will dissolve the rear passenger seat belt anchor points and the sill. They all have this rust so once you see it on the exterior it’s already eaten the interior. All sortable if done quickly and not left to rot. If left it will fail the MOT and need extensive cutting out & welding. The headlights…. Don’t sand them! Try Mothers mag & aluminium polish. It’s epic. Done in 5 minutes. 😊 good luck with it all.
I have just bought a 53 RR Vogue and both rear jacking points had gone completely and had them rebuilt with salvage parts. Yours is starting to go and I would not leave it very long as will end up as it was with mine which the previous owner had left and ran away from. £1000.00 to cut out and weld in new sections, just needs a final sanding and paint. I had to do this to get it through for an MOT.
I replaced my rear wiper arm on my 2012 L322. It was actually a very easy job. You don’t need to fully remove the spoiler; there’s enough slack in the wiring to move the spoiler a few inches giving access to the arm.
Great cars. The slight pull is probably the bushes. Had mine done a couple of times over a 100k miles or so and then a 4 wheel alignment makes a big difference
Ah the L322, my favourite FFRR! As much as Zi like them there just a bit to small for me as I need to carry 2 disability buggy’s! There’s also the reliability issues so I’m getting a Landcruiser Amazon instead. In a nut shell I’m swapping comfort for reliability but all the best kid, once you get on top of its issues just keep on top of things ok.
I don't have the L405 rims on mine but I think they look good. The biggest advantage is that the extra 10mm width gives you a bigger tyre selection choice than the standard L322 20" size. Strictly speaking you should adjust the wheel diameter using the Gap diagnostic tool if you fit larger rims but I'm sure a lot of drivers don't bother.
@@Venneradventures I think the “smooth” is best right? Haven’t used it for years. But i seem to remember the normal one can look abit crap, but the smooth one dries “smooth” and uniform
Try some Milton sterilising fluid in the washer reservoir Lucy should remove any grit or blockages in the washer jets. Strange fix but works I use it every so often on my E46 M3.
I understand but you allow the tablet to dissolve in the reservoir, then run it through until empty. Refill again with your normal screenwash. You aren't keeping the Milton in the reservoir all the time. Happy to hear of easier fixes too.
Small pull to either side while driving is usually related to wheel alignment!. This will also cause a uneven scuffing and warning off of the tyres. Worn bushings will cause a loose wheel feel, and pulling to both sides, normally accompanied with clanking sounds!
I have a 2012 Westminster and the spec looks similar. I had to replace my rear washer jet, there’s a chap on eBay 3d prints a better one and it’s superb! I also cleared a blockage to the rear washer by connecting a tyre inflator and pushing air through till the gel like blockage cleared. If you want more info on what to do just ask.
hello lucy jason lewry already gave tips on what i was just about to say my rr is 2012 baltic blue westminster standard trim all clear glass cream leather, right the very important jobs replaced both bottom straps which rusted in rubber cups then snapped,first job in 2020 was both rear wheels off arches out all bungs removed everything cleaned then 5lt of wax oil pumped into each wing, next tail gate trim removed wax oil pumped into tailgate,removed rear spoiler replaced high level light . I agree with jason arches need doing now these cars rust from inside out one more thing there was no bubbling or rot on mine i just repainted the inner lip on both arches mines done 76000 miles, take after you lucy just love standard spec anyway good luck all the best keep the vids coming.
Re the rear washer jet not working, we had the same issue on our L322 Vogue. It was a bit of tubing that had popped off. Took the cover off inside the upper tailgate bit - a few clips - and a bit of fettling and Shaun fixed it nicely. That said ours had the water leaking inside the rear windscreen every time we pushed the jet which made us think it was tubing rather than the motor.
Tints depend on where you are: I live South Florida where the temperature is that of the surface of the sun, so having tints is a must. It also might depend on how much you want people to see inside. If you do, take 'em off. If not, leave them on. I think it looks good either way.
Lovely car Lucy, looking forward to the detailing video too. I've got my 2012 L322 4.4tdv8 Westminster 3 months ago, and I'm seriously smitten with it.
We used Hammerite stone chip in black, on our faded windscreen wipers. They looked just like yours beforehand. Didn't even need to take the wipers off, did it in situ.
The 2:58 mark: might want to check the control arms. If the bushings are shot it’ll feel like a slight tug to whatever direction they’re bad in when you’re braking. I just refreshed all of mine and it fixed everything
That car has had more paint than the humber bridge! Upper tailgate has runs inside, paint peeling on doors etc, can probably be made to look much better, Beautiful spec too
The rust showing on the rear wheelarch/sill on my 2005 was less than yours, but when I removed the sill covers the drivers side needed a section cutting out and new panel welded in. Suggest you take the sill covers off, easy to do, to check the sills.
There is a quite a common fault with the water in fuel sensor where the wiring loom perishes and gives the water in fuel warning. Look is impossible to find but it’s the same as one fitted to the ford transit and can be had for about £60 and that will make your fault vanish for ever 😊
Great video 👍🏻 just to let you know, your car is more than likely a Vogue SE, I can see it has ventilated seats which do not come equipped in the Vogue, only heated seats 😊
Yea definitely vogue SE, if it definitely says vogue on all the paperwork it's either had all these parts fitted or only thing i can think of is identity is switched with another car at some point? Regardless she has it now and it looks a nice example.
Back to OEM I think you meant Lucy, tho OEM+ is not a bad thing either! Absolutely up for the detailing vlog, BUT, be ready for the crazy comments from the detailing experts - it verges on the level of comments people get when they talk about car finance, every one is an expert! Cheers, Kevin
The letters have mineral deposits and dirt around them. A decent water spot remover (Chemical guys gel works well) or Gtecniq and use a soft bristle brush then wash. Will get rid of it had the same on mine
Lucy, please film a video with you doing the detail. Would love to see the before and after process. I would focus on getting the rust addressed when you can, before it gets worse and more expensive to fix
That's true - they would consider that a mod. I used to work in car insurance, and the list of potential modifications was very long - not all mods increase your insurance.
As for the rear washer jet, get the spoiler off, three 10mm bolts, then pop off the jet angle cap, and see if it runs water out on operation, the jets block a lot, also there’s a coupling in roof lining just a couple inches under the lining from rear, that comes apart.. if nothing, check the bottle at front of car, for leaks and pump noise etc. rear tail straps are common issue, the best looking wheels are style 37, or ‘Westminster’ wheels. And importantly, are easy to clean too. Your wheels have 55 profile tyres, which suit the l322 better than standard 50 profiles, that give smoother ride, and fill arches a tiny bit better too. Rear hub bushes are common, and easy diy. When all you suspension issues are good, get it 4 wheel tracked. Oil leak could be the common oil heat exchanger leak… again diy, but check it is that first. Enjoy driving best engine/looking/driving REAL Range Rover!
Tailgate straps are renowned for rusting and breaking. They screw into the side. I had to remove the rear light on mine to enable me to put a washer and nut on the back as the thread had completely gone. Cheap fix (£10 per side) and best to replace both before they get worse.
A really lovely car, that blue colour is so classy. I really like the gunmetal wheels (I hate hate black alloys!) makes the car look very cohesive with the other trim. Silver wheels would be fine, but nothing wrong with very subtly 'updating' and L322, as it's such a timeless design. Tinted windows looks good too, not too 'drug dealer'! At the end of the day, it's quite an old, and complex, car so a to-do list has to be expected, but what a car you'll have when it's all sorted...!!
About the windows. The only thing that makes sense is what you want. I have the first facelift of 2007. And the rear windows are also dark. Front lights. I like that. I'm even thinking of making the rear ones even darker, but so that I can see normally from the inside. And make the front side windows darker within the rules. As far as I remember up to 30%. I like the front of the first facelift better than the second facelift. But there is one thing for which I am a little envious of the second facelift. The rear seats can be adjusted. This is sorely missed in my car.
Stunner of a RR Lucy. Not too bad of a list really. My Westminster is 2012 and thankfully my rust areas are the same as yours, so not something I’m panicking about but am going to sort soon. Hope you get the Tailgate sorted especially the right cable/strut. Mine has window tints too and I am mixed about removing them, I have a jet interior so will probably leave, think if I had an interior like yours I’d probably remove the tints to show off the lovely seats etc. I think that original silver wheels would be way more classy as well. I’d definitely love to see a detailing video and you should try CHIPEX for the small chips and scratches, absolutely fantastic product and is colour matched to your vehicle with the vin etc. Great to see you both with a beautiful big RR again and can’t wait to see more 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻
Beautiful car, I had a 60 plate 4.4TDV8 vogue. Loved it, epic car. Only sold due to insurance going from £1000, to £1800 in a year for a 38 year old with clean 21year driving history. Quotes now nearer £3k. It was my wknd car. My current weekend car, a 2010 Audi RS6 V10 with stage 2 tune is half the price to insure. Get some nice L322 wheels, it will look more cohesive. Make sure they are L322 style though rather than L320 RR Sport wheels, hsve seen L320 wheels advertised as L322. They would look wrong. Can't wait to see how this car develops
Tell us now (!) I thought once they’d gone they needed replacing or cutting out - is there a third way? Asking for a friend with a 20yr old German car ;)
Great video Lucy, love watching all the way here in Ukraine... can't beat the 4.4 TDV8 does everything you need it too and more , I've got a 2011 autobiography with 188k and the interior looks new, just had all suspension arms and bushes done, drives amazingly smooth despite the dodgy roads here.
Hi Lucy nice video that to me is not a bad vehicle I"m a retired mechanic and over the years I have seen a lot wose than you have there believe me, but the thing that is a concern is the rust on the rear wheel arches and the inside of the RHS of the tailgate opening don't be fooled this can be more than it looks best get them checked over probably thanks Barry from down Under ❤👍
Not all models/trims came with the tailgate damper. There is however a kit you can buy to add this option, and there are videos on TH-cam showing how to install it.
I love range rovers had a couple there quality inside etc but unfortunately not so reliable . I would buy another but I'm in love with my Land Cruiser as never let me down even thou it's not as classy as Range Rover . Good luck with your new car hope it serves u well
Any satin black spray paint from Home Sense or similar store will sort your wipers....common issue on older cars...Hammerite is a bit pricey now and not really necessary.
TUG TO THE LEFT: get this properly checked out PRONTO!! Because it's tugging to the left at the front, and you didnt describe it as a constant veering to the left, a more common cause could be someone's clumped a kerb hard and one of the suspension arms is deflecting somehow under load PLEASE dont wait to get that checked and DON'T rely on just getting a wheel alignment done. Water in fuel' - there is a common fault code that comes up telling you there's water in the fuel filter body. No there isn't! But, it might be time to change the filter - do an oil change while you're about it if the monitor is saying it's in the yellow. Paintwork and tailgate: I commented on the first video that your tailgate is waaaaay too good at that mileage. The give away is the lack of badging. The tdv8 and Vogue se badges are stupid prices from LR. It also explains why the boot release isn't working. Tbh it's saying it's either had a rear end shunt or the tailgate was bad and it's been replaced. Others have mentioned the rear passenger, side and tailgate window tinting - it came like that from the factory, so leave it if you want it to be 'period original'. Last thing - get those wheel arches sorted NOW!!!! Leave them much longer and they are going to cost a small fortune in bodywork!!!! I've got the same year, colour etc, but a Vogue not an SE - and defo not the electric rear seats (I hate you!! 😂😂)
Hi Lucy. I had a Jaguar e-pace that would randomly pull to the right. It felt like the Lane Keep Assist was cutting in although I always had that feature switched off!. The dealer could find no reason for this to happen. The issue became so annoying and felt unsafe that I had to get out of the car. I am curious to see if you can get to the bottom of your pull to the left.
I can’t believe the rust you get in the uk on modern vehicles. We just don’t see it here in Australia, only cars that rust are generally 4x4s that have had regular beach and salt water driving.
Well, the UK gets sub zero temperatures every winter so they put salt on the roads. So it’s much like driving through seawater for the majority of the winter.
@@Mac_F87 Not anymore, it wasn't cold at all last winter, no snow really. It just rained a lot. Cars don't rust anywhere like they did 30 or 40 years ago.
@@andrewwaller5913 so because it wasn’t cold last year they haven’t put salt down in the past? 😂🤦🏻 Do you think the fact they don’t rust as much now, maybe, has more to do with better seam sealer and under seal from the factory? Along with E coatings on metal panels before painting. Not how often salt is put down? Wasn’t cold at all last winter? You evidently live in the South then.
@@Mac_F87 I'm not talking about years ago, it wasn't cold so no salt was put down. The point is Winters aren't cold anymore so cars don't rust, and as I've already stated they don't rust like 40 years ago.
You are lucky it is still parked where you left it Lucy with a L322 and although Land Rover have done security upgrades they still have a strange habit of moving themselves overnight
' Keep as Nature Intended ' I think is the description you were looking for. So , Silver wheels, get rid of tinted glass so you can show off the class of that Parchment Ox Cream interior. Not sure what blue yours is, but it looks like mine ' Buckingham Blue '. Rare untinted , but gives that combo ' Class ' . On a rear wash note, I think you will find two separate pumps, front and rear. Sit in cabin, listen to front wash pump, then just push rear wash pump and listen for any sound. No sound , pump might need thumping. Messing with rear wash pipes in rear is a minefield. One false move with that boarding and the Sat Nav fin wires can start playing up ......... ops, sorry, rambled on a bit. Easy to do on one of these 😅
It's Baltic Blue. I've got the colour, same year, engine etc but a standard Vogue and it's original 20" wheels. On a 60 plate with the 4.4 they came with the tinted windows.
Every time, for years, when I call the AA, I ask the man who turns up which is the most unreliable car they attend. You guessed it...Range Rover. Great looking cars but appalling reliability.
Pull those sill covers off... Wouldn't be surprised if as rotten as a pear.. Far too many niggles.. That ain't a peach for sure.. I would avoided that motor like the plague
Get rid of the wheels! Dark colours and dark wheels don’t work. I’ve never ‘got’ black wheels on normal cars. On a white Lamborghini or R8 it looks good, anything else, it loses all definition!
Lucy, isn’t this all bit of a repeat ? Seems the same as you’ve had an L322 before just a different colour! Can’t solely focus on L322’s. It’s Joel, Matt Armstrong ,High Peak, and M539, all do different cars. You’re good, know your product but haven’t we been here before?
It is a car I really love to own and this L322 has a totally different spec/engine than the last. I am still looking for the right 996 to come along but for now I am happy with the cars I have :)
I just bought myself my first RR 2011 blue 4.4tdv8 it's my first RR and now I understand why people put up with them, what a lovely place to be. Just thought I'd comment and say I'm looking forward to the detailing but if I was you I'd leave more time for the exterior being such a big vehicle and once you've started the process of claying and polishing you can't really stop, I've been lucky in the fact the previous owner of mine waxoiled all the panel work for rust prevention which has worked very well and the paint has had a ceramic coating I think you've done pretty well regardless of the niggles with the spec you have it's worth putting the effort in to bring it back to its former glory.
Great Channel, Great content looking forward to watching more 👌👍
Nice. It's always going to be a money pit, but so worth it if you can afford it.
@@AapVanDieKaap I'm also kinda lucky I can do most repairs myself keeping garage costs down but I also know that any other vehicle out there can be equally expensive to keep on the road without proper maintenance, with any car you need to look after it and it'll repay you with reliability poor maintenance and servicing will only end one way
@@davecurrey6758 That's how I also used to feel. Now I'm like "give the Castrol back you bitch you don't deserve it" hahaha.
@@davecurrey6758 It's a luxury car so it has a lot of very fancy things and the parts cost a lot of money. Just be prepared to lay out some cash from time to time.
These cars are not money pits. My discovery has needed far more work. The RR is a very reliable car with proper scheduled maintenance
Boot straps very common, must get both replaced before you sit on it 🙏🏻 tho! The rust is from inside to the out in the areas you have shown so with that in mind it is much more urgent than you think. Remove the wheel arch liner and give it a proper clear out. It needs urgent attention to stop it as once the rust breaks through it will dissolve the rear passenger seat belt anchor points and the sill. They all have this rust so once you see it on the exterior it’s already eaten the interior. All sortable if done quickly and not left to rot. If left it will fail the MOT and need extensive cutting out & welding. The headlights…. Don’t sand them! Try Mothers mag & aluminium polish. It’s epic. Done in 5 minutes. 😊 good luck with it all.
Lucy, what fun would your videos be without Ranger Rover issues. It's why we watch!!!!!
Just purchased the Red tiger dash-cam after you sponsored . Is really good .Thanks
You need to go to Slindon to use the 4WD capability. Gentle. Non damaging. I offered you mine a while back to try. Happy to meet both of you there.
I have just bought a 53 RR Vogue and both rear jacking points had gone completely and had them rebuilt with salvage parts. Yours is starting to go and I would not leave it very long as will end up as it was with mine which the previous owner had left and ran away from. £1000.00 to cut out and weld in new sections, just needs a final sanding and paint. I had to do this to get it through for an MOT.
Those rear arches are worse than Lucy realises.... Mines done less miles (134k) but not a spot of rust under the plastic on the rear arches.
I replaced my rear wiper arm on my 2012 L322. It was actually a very easy job. You don’t need to fully remove the spoiler; there’s enough slack in the wiring to move the spoiler a few inches giving access to the arm.
Great cars. The slight pull is probably the bushes. Had mine done a couple of times over a 100k miles or so and then a 4 wheel alignment makes a big difference
Ah the L322, my favourite FFRR!
As much as Zi like them there just a bit to small for me as I need to carry 2 disability buggy’s! There’s also the reliability issues so I’m getting a Landcruiser Amazon instead.
In a nut shell I’m swapping comfort for reliability but all the best kid, once you get on top of its issues just keep on top of things ok.
I don't have the L405 rims on mine but I think they look good. The biggest advantage is that the extra 10mm width gives you a bigger tyre selection choice than the standard L322 20" size. Strictly speaking you should adjust the wheel diameter using the Gap diagnostic tool if you fit larger rims but I'm sure a lot of drivers don't bother.
For wiper arms, use Hammerite paint, you can get shiney or matte finish, very hard wearing stuff, lasts for years once done
Yep - that's what we used on our RR too 😊
@@Venneradventures I think the “smooth” is best right? Haven’t used it for years. But i seem to remember the normal one can look abit crap, but the smooth one dries “smooth” and uniform
@@jonnygti Yes we used the smooth one 😊
Defo go for a full engine carbon clean, including DPF. Maybe remap too 👌🏼
Try some Milton sterilising fluid in the washer reservoir Lucy should remove any grit or blockages in the washer jets. Strange fix but works I use it every so often on my E46 M3.
That’s brave. It’s nearly 20% salt.
feel free to find your own fix I'm sure there are plenty out there. Just saying what works for my cars.
@@paulk8888 Wasn’t implying it might not be effective - but that salt leads to corrosion.
I understand but you allow the tablet to dissolve in the reservoir, then run it through until empty. Refill again with your normal screenwash. You aren't keeping the Milton in the reservoir all the time. Happy to hear of easier fixes too.
Small pull to either side while driving is usually related to wheel alignment!. This will also cause a uneven scuffing and warning off of the tyres.
Worn bushings will cause a loose wheel feel, and pulling to both sides, normally accompanied with clanking sounds!
I have a 2012 Westminster and the spec looks similar. I had to replace my rear washer jet, there’s a chap on eBay 3d prints a better one and it’s superb! I also cleared a blockage to the rear washer by connecting a tyre inflator and pushing air through till the gel like blockage cleared. If you want more info on what to do just ask.
Thanks - I will have a look at this soon!
Hi love the video you have work so hard on the car the car is looking so good have a lovely week 😊😊😊😊
hello lucy jason lewry already gave tips on what i was just about to say my rr is 2012 baltic blue westminster standard trim all clear glass cream leather, right the very important jobs replaced both bottom straps which rusted in rubber cups then snapped,first job in 2020 was both rear wheels off arches out all bungs removed everything cleaned then 5lt of wax oil pumped into each wing, next tail gate trim removed wax oil pumped into tailgate,removed rear spoiler replaced high level light . I agree with jason arches need doing now these cars rust from inside out one more thing there was no bubbling or rot on mine i just repainted the inner lip on both arches mines done 76000 miles, take after you lucy just love standard spec anyway good luck all the best keep the vids coming.
Re the rear washer jet not working, we had the same issue on our L322 Vogue. It was a bit of tubing that had popped off. Took the cover off inside the upper tailgate bit - a few clips - and a bit of fettling and Shaun fixed it nicely. That said ours had the water leaking inside the rear windscreen every time we pushed the jet which made us think it was tubing rather than the motor.
Love to see a full detail..go for it, it's such a satisfying thing to do to a car!
Tints depend on where you are: I live South Florida where the temperature is that of the surface of the sun, so having tints is a must.
It also might depend on how much you want people to see inside. If you do, take 'em off. If not, leave them on. I think it looks good either way.
Lovely car Lucy, looking forward to the detailing video too. I've got my 2012 L322 4.4tdv8 Westminster 3 months ago, and I'm seriously smitten with it.
We used Hammerite stone chip in black, on our faded windscreen wipers. They looked just like yours beforehand. Didn't even need to take the wipers off, did it in situ.
The 2:58 mark: might want to check the control arms. If the bushings are shot it’ll feel like a slight tug to whatever direction they’re bad in when you’re braking. I just refreshed all of mine and it fixed everything
Indeed control arms seem like the culprit.
That car has had more paint than the humber bridge! Upper tailgate has runs inside, paint peeling on doors etc, can probably be made to look much better, Beautiful spec too
The rust showing on the rear wheelarch/sill on my 2005 was less than yours, but when I removed the sill covers the drivers side needed a section cutting out and new panel welded in. Suggest you take the sill covers off, easy to do, to check the sills.
Thanks will check this out!
There is a quite a common fault with the water in fuel sensor where the wiring loom perishes and gives the water in fuel warning. Look is impossible to find but it’s the same as one fitted to the ford transit and can be had for about £60 and that will make your fault vanish for ever 😊
Don't suppose you know the Ford part number for that Transit wiring loom? There's several different ones over the years...
@@shanewaterman4125 The part numbers are 6C119155BE and 1685716
Great video 👍🏻 just to let you know, your car is more than likely a Vogue SE, I can see it has ventilated seats which do not come equipped in the Vogue, only heated seats 😊
I think you will find it is a Vogue SE. It has the hearted and cooled seat controls on either side of the clock. The Vogue doesn't have them.
Yea definitely vogue SE, if it definitely says vogue on all the paperwork it's either had all these parts fitted or only thing i can think of is identity is switched with another car at some point? Regardless she has it now and it looks a nice example.
Back to OEM I think you meant Lucy, tho OEM+ is not a bad thing either! Absolutely up for the detailing vlog, BUT, be ready for the crazy comments from the detailing experts - it verges on the level of comments people get when they talk about car finance, every one is an expert! Cheers, Kevin
The letters have mineral deposits and dirt around them. A decent water spot remover (Chemical guys gel works well) or Gtecniq and use a soft bristle brush then wash. Will get rid of it had the same on mine
Lucy, please film a video with you doing the detail. Would love to see the before and after process. I would focus on getting the rust addressed when you can, before it gets worse and more expensive to fix
I filmed this yesterday :) Coming soon!
Check with your insurance, hard wiring the Dashcam can invalidate your insurance policy if not informed
That's true - they would consider that a mod. I used to work in car insurance, and the list of potential modifications was very long - not all mods increase your insurance.
You look good as always! Ah yeah Car looks ok as well.
As for the rear washer jet, get the spoiler off, three 10mm bolts, then pop off the jet angle cap, and see if it runs water out on operation, the jets block a lot, also there’s a coupling in roof lining just a couple inches under the lining from rear, that comes apart.. if nothing, check the bottle at front of car, for leaks and pump noise etc. rear tail straps are common issue, the best looking wheels are style 37, or ‘Westminster’ wheels. And importantly, are easy to clean too. Your wheels have 55 profile tyres, which suit the l322 better than standard 50 profiles, that give smoother ride, and fill arches a tiny bit better too. Rear hub bushes are common, and easy diy. When all you suspension issues are good, get it 4 wheel tracked. Oil leak could be the common oil heat exchanger leak… again diy, but check it is that first. Enjoy driving best engine/looking/driving REAL Range Rover!
Thanks for your comment, very helpful!
Tailgate straps are renowned for rusting and breaking. They screw into the side. I had to remove the rear light on mine to enable me to put a washer and nut on the back as the thread had completely gone. Cheap fix (£10 per side) and best to replace both before they get worse.
A really lovely car, that blue colour is so classy. I really like the gunmetal wheels (I hate hate black alloys!) makes the car look very cohesive with the other trim. Silver wheels would be fine, but nothing wrong with very subtly 'updating' and L322, as it's such a timeless design. Tinted windows looks good too, not too 'drug dealer'! At the end of the day, it's quite an old, and complex, car so a to-do list has to be expected, but what a car you'll have when it's all sorted...!!
About the windows. The only thing that makes sense is what you want. I have the first facelift of 2007. And the rear windows are also dark. Front lights. I like that. I'm even thinking of making the rear ones even darker, but so that I can see normally from the inside. And make the front side windows darker within the rules. As far as I remember up to 30%.
I like the front of the first facelift better than the second facelift. But there is one thing for which I am a little envious of the second facelift. The rear seats can be adjusted. This is sorely missed in my car.
Stunner of a RR Lucy. Not too bad of a list really. My Westminster is 2012 and thankfully my rust areas are the same as yours, so not something I’m panicking about but am going to sort soon. Hope you get the Tailgate sorted especially the right cable/strut. Mine has window tints too and I am mixed about removing them, I have a jet interior so will probably leave, think if I had an interior like yours I’d probably remove the tints to show off the lovely seats etc. I think that original silver wheels would be way more classy as well. I’d definitely love to see a detailing video and you should try CHIPEX for the small chips and scratches, absolutely fantastic product and is colour matched to your vehicle with the vin etc. Great to see you both with a beautiful big RR again and can’t wait to see more 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻
Loving the content - and yes please to a detailing vid - our next purchase will be a DA polisher - can't wait to use it (once I've bought it ofc) Em
Coming soon!
Beautiful car, I had a 60 plate 4.4TDV8 vogue. Loved it, epic car. Only sold due to insurance going from £1000, to £1800 in a year for a 38 year old with clean 21year driving history. Quotes now nearer £3k. It was my wknd car. My current weekend car, a 2010 Audi RS6 V10 with stage 2 tune is half the price to insure. Get some nice L322 wheels, it will look more cohesive. Make sure they are L322 style though rather than L320 RR Sport wheels, hsve seen L320 wheels advertised as L322. They would look wrong. Can't wait to see how this car develops
Do the wipers not have a service position setting like my Touareg does? Crazy.
You are lovely Lucy thanks good luck with the repairs love an L322.
Hi Lucy ,great video try fuse wire for the blocked rear wiper worked for me ❤
Hello lucy thanks for video buying 2019 range rover 3ltr V6 in couple of days looking foward to it keep happy steve
Rear arches easy fix. Get the sill covers whipped off and inspect is step 1. Bring it over to Petersfield one weekend and I’ll show you how to do it.
Tell us now (!) I thought once they’d gone they needed replacing or cutting out - is there a third way?
Asking for a friend with a 20yr old German car ;)
Great video Lucy, love watching all the way here in Ukraine... can't beat the 4.4 TDV8 does everything you need it too and more , I've got a 2011 autobiography with 188k and the interior looks new, just had all suspension arms and bushes done, drives amazingly smooth despite the dodgy roads here.
Hi Lucy nice video that to me is not a bad vehicle I"m a retired mechanic and over the years I have seen a lot wose than you have there believe me, but the thing that is a concern is the rust on the rear wheel arches and the inside of the RHS of the tailgate opening don't be fooled this can be more than it looks best get them checked over probably thanks Barry from down Under ❤👍
Thanks for the tips!
Given your uneven tire wear you likely need an alignment, but you'll need to replace the bushings first or else it will wiggle around too much.
The tint is excellent for your wee one in the back, wheels just to be put back to silver. Buy some Bilt Hamber products for the corrosion.
There should be a strut next to the broken boot strap. I noticed the rusty ball joint. Very nice l322. 👌
Not all models/trims came with the tailgate damper. There is however a kit you can buy to add this option, and there are videos on TH-cam showing how to install it.
Hi love the video you're car is looking good have a lovely week 😊😊😊
Buy whole new swing arms with bushings! And the pull could be uneven barkes pads or just the groves in the road from bigger wheel based trucks..
I love range rovers had a couple there quality inside etc but unfortunately not so reliable . I would buy another but I'm in love with my Land Cruiser as never let me down even thou it's not as classy as Range Rover . Good luck with your new car hope it serves u well
I do like a Land Cruiser but never driven one. The reliability is appealing but I don't think I can shake the RR bug!
Good content! Love the content!
Keep the wheels their look nice on your range rover i love you channel keep it up
Thanks 👍
Any satin black spray paint from Home Sense or similar store will sort your wipers....common issue on older cars...Hammerite is a bit pricey now and not really necessary.
I had one myself, and dear am i happy that it’s gone😅 they rust like hell and the parts are low quality and very expensive.
If that's all that's wrong it's pretty mint.
Far from mint with those oil leaks.
You look amazing with headband...!!!
The front door panel you said paint flaked off, it’s just a plastic clip on panel not metal! 😊
TUG TO THE LEFT: get this properly checked out PRONTO!! Because it's tugging to the left at the front, and you didnt describe it as a constant veering to the left, a more common cause could be someone's clumped a kerb hard and one of the suspension arms is deflecting somehow under load
PLEASE dont wait to get that checked and DON'T rely on just getting a wheel alignment done.
Water in fuel' - there is a common fault code that comes up telling you there's water in the fuel filter body. No there isn't! But, it might be time to change the filter - do an oil change while you're about it if the monitor is saying it's in the yellow.
Paintwork and tailgate: I commented on the first video that your tailgate is waaaaay too good at that mileage. The give away is the lack of badging. The tdv8 and Vogue se badges are stupid prices from LR. It also explains why the boot release isn't working.
Tbh it's saying it's either had a rear end shunt or the tailgate was bad and it's been replaced.
Others have mentioned the rear passenger, side and tailgate window tinting - it came like that from the factory, so leave it if you want it to be 'period original'.
Last thing - get those wheel arches sorted NOW!!!! Leave them much longer and they are going to cost a small fortune in bodywork!!!!
I've got the same year, colour etc, but a Vogue not an SE - and defo not the electric rear seats (I hate you!! 😂😂)
Very helpful, thank you!
I wish these were ULEZ exempt. I miss my L322, such an awesome car and never put a foot wrong…which is weird 😂
My 2006 v8 4.2 supercharged is Ulez compliant.
@@richard3004 Sorry, I was referring to the Diesels.
Great video and nice car. Give it a good clean. 👍👍👍👍
Next video...🧽
One year warranty...and on a well run-in Range Rover....very generous seller...or he's left the country already.
Hi you are a gem have you tried looking for a fuse for rear tailgate
Rear wiper spray is an easy fix. Buy a new wiper and it will come with a new nozzle cap thing.
Hi Lucy. I had a Jaguar e-pace that would randomly pull to the right. It felt like the Lane Keep Assist was cutting in although I always had that feature switched off!. The dealer could find no reason for this to happen. The issue became so annoying and felt unsafe that I had to get out of the car. I am curious to see if you can get to the bottom of your pull to the left.
Did you get an alignment?
The window tint will protect skin and leather upholstery.
Inner rear tyre wear on an L322 is usually the rear shocks worn out!! 😊
Great video. How's it going with the 911 search?
Slow...waiting for the right one but I am yet to find it!
@@LucyOnCars hahaha. C4S is a good choice.
I can’t believe the rust you get in the uk on modern vehicles. We just don’t see it here in Australia, only cars that rust are generally 4x4s that have had regular beach and salt water driving.
Australia is basically a desert with a green bit around the edge. The UK isn't 😂
Well, the UK gets sub zero temperatures every winter so they put salt on the roads. So it’s much like driving through seawater for the majority of the winter.
@@Mac_F87 Not anymore, it wasn't cold at all last winter, no snow really. It just rained a lot. Cars don't rust anywhere like they did 30 or 40 years ago.
@@andrewwaller5913 so because it wasn’t cold last year they haven’t put salt down in the past? 😂🤦🏻
Do you think the fact they don’t rust as much now, maybe, has more to do with better seam sealer and under seal from the factory? Along with E coatings on metal panels before painting. Not how often salt is put down?
Wasn’t cold at all last winter? You evidently live in the South then.
@@Mac_F87 I'm not talking about years ago, it wasn't cold so no salt was put down. The point is Winters aren't cold anymore so cars don't rust, and as I've already stated they don't rust like 40 years ago.
Yes it does look like its resprayed.
Fuel pump gone on mine, only thing in 12 months
You are lucky it is still parked where you left it Lucy with a L322 and although Land Rover have done security upgrades they still have a strange habit of moving themselves overnight
The L322's aren't as much of a security issue as they're not keyless entry, the later L405's however are a different story.
@@robp8218 Yes would agree with that completely
Did you get the tailgate sorted?
' Keep as Nature Intended ' I think is the description you were looking for. So , Silver wheels, get rid of tinted glass so you can show off the class of that Parchment Ox Cream interior. Not sure what blue yours is, but it looks like mine ' Buckingham Blue '. Rare untinted , but gives that combo ' Class ' .
On a rear wash note, I think you will find two separate pumps, front and rear. Sit in cabin, listen to front wash pump, then just push rear wash pump and listen for any sound. No sound , pump might need thumping.
Messing with rear wash pipes in rear is a minefield. One false move with that boarding and the Sat Nav fin wires can start playing up ......... ops, sorry, rambled on a bit. Easy to do on one of these 😅
It's Baltic Blue. I've got the colour, same year, engine etc but a standard Vogue and it's original 20" wheels. On a 60 plate with the 4.4 they came with the tinted windows.
The lower door where the paint is peeled are plastic and removeable.
Hi,The wheels in my view should be silver, back to factory fit.
Hi Lucy, another great video on the R/R. If you need any info on bits or help on the car, send an email and will be happy to help.
I'd love to see a detail video.
Bring it up to us Lucy lets collab! Just polished and ceramic coated my L322. Lets do yours!
keep tinted glas :)
Some little repairs your partner could not even open the boot he is probably wearing white socks again😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
One day
I’d aim for inside only as it’s B I G
Love it tho
Have the universal joint checked . Could cause slight pull to the left
Looks like the last owner , owners has not looked after it too well 😂
That is where I come in!
You are so pretty 😍
Thank you :)
Every time, for years, when I call the AA, I ask the man who turns up which is the most unreliable car they attend.
You guessed it...Range Rover.
Great looking cars but appalling reliability.
Lucy, i have 2 n.ew boot straps, yours if you want them
Range Rovers are for people with lots of money so they can afford to take to the shop, often.
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Strange wear on seatbelts someone must have been wearing some bling gold chains or something lol
Oh No..
Pull those sill covers off... Wouldn't be surprised if as rotten as a pear.. Far too many niggles.. That ain't a peach for sure.. I would avoided that motor like the plague
Nice car, but to many problems with those cars. Better off with an Audi or a Mercedes 😊😊😊
Get rid of the wheels! Dark colours and dark wheels don’t work. I’ve never ‘got’ black wheels on normal cars. On a white Lamborghini or R8 it looks good, anything else, it loses all definition!
I think I agree!
@@LucyOnCars don’t get me started on black grills either 🤣
Lucy, isn’t this all bit of a repeat ? Seems the same as you’ve had an L322 before just a different colour! Can’t solely focus on L322’s. It’s Joel, Matt Armstrong ,High Peak, and M539, all do different cars. You’re good, know your product but haven’t we been here before?
It is a car I really love to own and this L322 has a totally different spec/engine than the last. I am still looking for the right 996 to come along but for now I am happy with the cars I have :)
Ignore him you be who you are it's just an arsetroll
A car that should have been scrapped as it left the production line together with the name
So unreliable lol it's 15 years old with 160k miles on the clock 😅