After 3 FL2's I have taken the plunge and just collected a MY12 RRS , been promising myself that I would have one before we are all forced to drive Nissan Leaf or similar...

Have to say the Sport is an awesome motor....just hope I don't experience some of the issues that are reported on the forum.

First questions!!

1 Will a full size spare wheel fit on the carrier?

2 Is there a decent security device available to prevent the theft of said wheel...cannot beleive how easy it would be to steal..

Hi Slider, welcome to the party

I have a anti theft device fitted to my sport from Ray at RLD. Good bit of kit to stop the theft of your spare, cost is about £75 delivered and much cheaper than having it nicked. Do a quick search for more info, think you can use a 20" spare but you would need to check to be sure.

Rigsby MY16 AUTOBIOGRAPHY Indus silver with some toys

2012 3.0 SDV6 Luxury gone, but a great motor

Welcome to the forum and the RRS

1. Yes.

2. Get a plate from RLD. http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic23416-60.html 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Hello and welcome! I love my current FL2, but after driving the new RRS, it just blew me away! Mine should be here by the end of March!

Enjoy.  Arrived: MY16 A/B SDV6 in Aruba, Ivory interior, piano black trim, black panoramic roof, spare wheel, blind spot monitoring, mudlaps and more...

Gone but not forgotten:
2014 RRS2 SDV6 HSE in Loire Blue
2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE in Santorini Black

The 2012MY sports had the winch redesigned to make a spare more difficult to steal...they also fitted a smaller spare.

Whilst its not then impossible to steal (nothing is) its now more difficult than older models. Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

Thanks for replies......much appreciated..was going to ask the question about timed FBH but there is a thread going so answers there...my 12MY is 'missing' the option to set timer on screen too...

Enjoy the sport. Its how you drive and look after a vehicle that determines many of the issues you have.  RANGE ROVER SPORT 2008
White is the new Black

First of all welcome

As others have said full size spare should fit but IIRC the website/brochure did mention some instances where spacesaver only could be fiited - think it may of been with Autobiography kit or fixed tow bar but not sure now

I have the modified winch but fitted the RLD device as I think it is still more secure than the modified winch

Finally - sorry Hicky I disagree - had 6 faultless LR's (including 2 FL2's) before I bought my RRS's. I drive and look after these better because they cost me twice as much but sadly finding you don't always get you pay for. Missing wiring looms, defective paintwork, knocking suspension and incompetent dealer/technicians just for starters are nothing to do with how I drive or look after my vehicle

I do agree you should enjoy it though - I certainly do when it's going ok  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Welcome to the forum. 2008 TDV8, Java Black, Ebony Sports Seats, Side Steps, Zebrano, Privacy Glass, Premium ICE, Hybrid TV.

I did state many issues, Not all!and agree build and dealer issues can be a factor on newer models MW.  RANGE ROVER SPORT 2008
White is the new Black

 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Welcome mate!  MY2007 RRS TDV8 Black - tinted glass - side steps- stormer grille - 20" diamond cut alloys - alpaca leather - TV/DVD pack - some blingy chrome bits & bob's

HICKY555 wrote:

Enjoy the sport. Its how you drive and look after a vehicle that determines many of the issues you have.

Not sure I agree with that. I've had a fair number of issues and mine is serviced on the dot by a LR dealer (may be that's part of the problem?) so has the correct fluids used and only ever has decent quality fuel used in it.

The RRS just seems to be a "hit and miss" sort of vehicle.

Edit: I see you've replied to a similar point from muddy  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed