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Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2637 |
Just the test drive as part of the pre-delivery inspection surely?
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7th Oct 2023 2:12pm |
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San Marco Member Since: 18 Jul 2023 Location: Hesse Posts: 26 |
thank you for your reply... and maybe yes - but why do all the other Defenders come with 3-7 miles, then?
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7th Oct 2023 2:35pm |
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Trevorb1 Member Since: 16 Apr 2023 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 7 |
When I worked in the motor industry, a sample of vehicles were subjected to a slightly longer quality control road test, std qc control used to be over a squeak and rattle loop.
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7th Oct 2023 2:39pm |
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San Marco Member Since: 18 Jul 2023 Location: Hesse Posts: 26 |
Thank you Trevorb1 - I hoped some insider might come up with an explanation like this, for it sounds plausible and helps with calming my worries.
So it could be a good thing, as the car might have been tested more intensely, then. A more frightening approach is, if it were done due to a severe incidence during production that caused further testing... By the way, my car (L663 90) has indeed a bit of an issue. It's about spilled glue on the rear window inside as many seem to have but unfortunately mine has also impacted the armrest as well. Hope we get that removed with small intervention |
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7th Oct 2023 3:01pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17338 |
I have a suspicion that the odometer is only activated at PDI so you have no idea really how many miles any new Land-Rover has covered before delivery anyway. I wouldn't worry.
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7th Oct 2023 8:41pm |
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medallionno3 Member Since: 11 Mar 2023 Location: England Posts: 24 |
Odometer is active from the moment it’s powered up in factory
Given that distance your car has been part of an audit, quality control drive Having bought about 10 new cars this has been the case on 2 - 1 Ford and 1 Land Rover |
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7th Oct 2023 9:22pm |
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LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3639 |
just got a new VW UP it had only 6 miles on it and came all the way from Slovakia or wherever they are built. My 90 in 2011 had 2 miles on it, my BM in 2008 had 4. DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,
I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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7th Oct 2023 9:37pm |
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San Marco Member Since: 18 Jul 2023 Location: Hesse Posts: 26 |
Thanks to all of you, for your helpful and kind replies!
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7th Oct 2023 10:03pm |
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Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1347 |
My Defender had 20 miles on it when I got it last October. It's got 18500 on it now. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
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8th Oct 2023 8:51am |
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