Went to look at it, of all the cars to choose from, they've lent it out. I can go see it tomorrow.. anything i should look out for? Don't know much about these. Only part history, 7 stamps, don't know if that's the first or last 7.
Is this the engine that needs the oil pump replacing?
No oil pump change I am aware of, it was the TDV6 that had the issues the TDV8 is a whole different design.
The 8 speed box is alot better than the 6 speed, but still needs oil changes so look for that in the history. (Every 5yrs now I believe why it's not milage based I don't know)
Suspension bushes, brake discs. Some seem to suffer with rust on the lower rear arches and subframes (early1s but worth a look). Early 1s suffer water in the rear (we see none so maybe they fixed it) so check in the rear side pods in the boot
Obviously run through the suspension heights to give the compressor a workout, look at the battery if it has a LR stickered 1 it is probably due for a change, You could just leave the radio/ignition on and see how long it takes to get the "low battery" warning.
Trouble with service stamps is you don't actually know what's been done it you don't have the schedule, so receipts are much better at listing work.
How many keys? does it have the FBH remote?
As you know its a LR so push every button and buying any car is always gonna throw up an issue somewhere.
Other than normal expected wear & tear. we have only had to replace front prop, an AC expansion valve, Suspension bushes (I felt failed early) and Oil cooler in the V.
The rest has just been normal stuff to be expected tyres ,Pads, Discs, Air compressor(rebuild).
Many peeps have problems with short runs and the DPF filling up so as a daily it needs a good run to keep it clear.
I will say ours has been a fantastic car in the time we have had it, not many come here with problems either (maybe later) they only did that setup for a few years as it was a test as to what to run in the 405.
If they lent the car to a prospective buyer expect to be looking for another.
J