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iforland



Member Since: 13 Apr 2015
Location: Redditch
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United Kingdom 
High Mileage TDV8's

Hi, new member considering purchasing a RRS TDV8.

I would like to see what people think about 2007/2008 RRS TDV8 HSE with mileage above 150k?

I've been reading many posts about common issues such as:

turbo replacements
front suspension bushes
active roll bar
compressor on air suspension
gearbox flushing
brake disc's & pads

Have I missed anything obvious? any help gratefully received.[/list]

Post #459755 Sun Apr 19 2015 1:44pm
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D12TYJ



Member Since: 01 Sep 2014
Location: London
Posts: 183

United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

Personally i would keep well away from something with that sort of mileage,
You end up spending a fortune just to keep it on the road.
Anything with that sort of mileage is just asking for nothing but trouble.

Post #459780 Sun Apr 19 2015 4:45pm
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Lost for Words



Member Since: 15 Jan 2015
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire
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You'd be surprised.

A TDV6 rather than TDV8, but, there's a D3 forum member approaching 700k. Shocked Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

Post #459781 Sun Apr 19 2015 4:47pm
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RRSTDV8



Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

If you can get one for a good price then why not? Buying a newer / lower mileage one won't guarantee a trouble-free ownership experience. These things seem to throw issues at random and some people with young ones have had lots of issues and those older ones have been fine.

As always, condition and history are key. Buying an older one at a good price means you can put money aside for issues. Buying a young one at the top of your price range means you need to rely on any warranty you might have.

Turbos and anti-roll bar failures are random and don't appear to have anything that shouts "this car is a risk".

Suspension bushes are considered consumable items on D3/RRS so don't worry about them unduly.
The compressor will need doing at some point - again it is almost a consumable item.
Gearbox will need the oil replacing at 150k. Indeed, if it hasn't been done before then you should budget for it straight away. Also check that the transfer box and differentials have had oil changes done too. Make sure the transfer box works correctly. Many will never have the low range selected except at service.
These have heavy vehicles and they do use brakes quite quickly if driven enthusiastically. Also they use brakes quickly if you use them off road a lot as the traction control systems use the brakes to control the vehicle. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #459788 Sun Apr 19 2015 5:14pm
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gazzc



Member Since: 07 Jan 2010
Location: cheshire
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2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Siberian Silver

im all for high mileage cars if they have good history,i would imagine at 150k most of the nasties would have been sorted ,worth checking before parting though Thumbs Up silverRRS 2.7 TDV6 22"WHEELS FULL COLOUR CODE,STEPS,REMAP..gone
Rimini red rrs 2.7 tdv6 steps. Full c code. Recon engine!!loved but!gone ,thank god !!
Gone rr sport supercharged. Loved but 11mpg !!!
current,triumph stag mk2...current bmw 325 sport convertible

Post #459790 Sun Apr 19 2015 5:32pm
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RRS Daz



Member Since: 22 Jan 2012
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 797

I wouldn't consider 150k high mileage now.

All the things that are likely to fail will of done but I'm sure they will go again.

Getting the gearbox flushed seems to say forward v's just draining it.

Just make sure it's good value for money.

How much are they going for?

Post #459798 Sun Apr 19 2015 6:39pm
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designboy



Member Since: 03 Feb 2014
Location: whitehead co antrim
Posts: 338

United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Lux Stornoway Grey

I'd get one if I knew it had the work on it. Essential is bushes to be checked as my v8 just had them done there and were done previously. Turbos for sure, make sure they were recently done as they clog up. Run a terraclean over it and do the gear box oil and you have done all you need to do. There is sensible things like oil and filter change ~ twice a year if you can and don't drive it like a mentalist.

No probs at all with a high mileage sport, the younger ones always had niggles and they get fixed - but this can take 40 - 50k before they appear. Engines settle and you know a lemon when you get in it. Listen for knocks, listen for the engine and dont jump at the first one that you see. Shop around and test a few out so you get a baseline of how they feel. Then you will know a good one. Best of luck man, I love mine. It's 125k now and I drive it every day lots! 

Post #459804 Sun Apr 19 2015 7:32pm
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gazzc



Member Since: 07 Jan 2010
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2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Siberian Silver

i reckon its worth 11k Whistle silverRRS 2.7 TDV6 22"WHEELS FULL COLOUR CODE,STEPS,REMAP..gone
Rimini red rrs 2.7 tdv6 steps. Full c code. Recon engine!!loved but!gone ,thank god !!
Gone rr sport supercharged. Loved but 11mpg !!!
current,triumph stag mk2...current bmw 325 sport convertible

Post #459809 Sun Apr 19 2015 8:30pm
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