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muddywheels



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My RRS should be ready Friday - I can see them now trying to prise the FFRR key out of my clenched hand and me screaming NOOOOOOOOO! Big Cry 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!
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LRswe



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wait and get an... ahem... DC100

I'll get ma coat....
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muddywheels



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Dealer dropped my Sport back temporarily this afternoon to collected the Vogue loaner that has developed a faulty smart key Sad

Walking round the vehicle with them I noticed some new scratches to the repaired wing and a new black mark on the rear bumper Shocked

After they left I also noticed the trim to C pillar has been refitted poorly after the repair and there is paint on the front grille land rover badge - the finish looks more bodged than "Land Rover Approved Standard" Rolling Eyes

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I next sat in the car and the first thing I smelt was stale cigarettes despite me never smoking as the smell alone makes me sneeze and gives me a sore throat and eyes Thud

Later I took the car for a run - within 100 m of my house it lit up like a xmas tree!

1. Gearbox fault
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2. Emergency brake assist not available
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3. Park brake fault
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4. Stability control not available
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5. Cruise not available
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6. Air suspension lowered for safety
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I pulled over and turned it off for a while then resumed when warnings cleared Mad

At the next roundabout I had complete power loss on the roundabout much to the annoyance of other motorists and myself Evil or Very Mad

My trip was short and on return run everything lit up again and I experienced power loss on the roundabout again Yawn

At this point with the return of the sport in a worse condition than it left, the persistent faults and to top it all being let down by the vogue loan car - I am very concerned if buying another range rover is the right decision and maybe time to switch to another brand? Banging Head 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!
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muddywheels



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Well the LRA guy has changed the brake switch again - showed me the computer results and it did show this being the problem with all the warnings displayed logged with date, time and mileage for Friday and Sunday but would it do it today when I took him for a run to show him Banging Head

He thinks the one fitted 5 weeks ago was also faulty or not calibrated after fitting and although the dealer said they would check the calibration during the service he thinks they probably forgot after they dropped the car Rolling Eyes

He jokingly said theres your problem and showed me the Ford badge on the faulty switch Rolling with laughter

Two runs since he did the deed without a hiccup so far Thumbs Up

I said to him pity you didn't do the service or sort the bodywork after them Laughing

He works for the aa who are providing LRA now and in his opinion reliability is improving under tata control due to more investment and they are very interested in feedback on any work LRA do to fix issues Bow down 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!
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muddywheels



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Broke down again tonight in the dark, torrential rain, next to an illegal travellers site in the middle of nowhere - had to sit and wait with the engine off while it reset or whatever it does Banging Head

My wife wont go in the stupid thing again Evil or Very Mad

LRCS ringing me thursday to discuss there findings but thats it the Censored RRS goes or I go Big Cry 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!
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muddywheels



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Well this explains it Rolling Eyes

http://www.which.co.uk/cars/survey/car-rel...nd-losers/

Land Rover are actually bottom Shocked

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The losers
The owners of the Jaguar Land Rover Group may have reported a 34% rise in profits this year, but there’s been no similar improvement in reliability, according to the people in our survey who have bought their cars.

With a fairly appalling score of just 63% for its 4-8-year-old cars, Land Rover sits at the bottom of the reliability table for yet another year.

The current Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery 4 are among the brand’s worst offenders.

And it’s even more difficult reading for Discovery 3 owners. The big off-roader has been affected by a raft of pretty serious faults, including suspension, gearbox and exhaust system troubles, costing owners a whopping £399 a year in average repair bills.
 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!
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muddywheels



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Have pointed out to LRCS over 11000 views across the forums on my postings Shocked

Might have to go for one of these now - built in britain and reliable Thumbs Up

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2012-honda...cle1_image

Just need a brown paper bag with eye slots to wear Embarassed 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!
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take the towbar electrics off, they will be the cause of your woes At work
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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race
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muddywheels



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chicken george wrote:
take the towbar electrics off, they will be the cause of your woes


Must of been the weight of the socket tipped it off the ramp Ner Ner 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!
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iain cooper



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muddywheels wrote:
Broke down again tonight in the dark, torrential rain, next to an illegal travellers site in the middle of nowhere - had to sit and wait with the engine off while it reset or whatever it does Banging Head

My wife wont go in the stupid thing again Evil or Very Mad

LRCS ringing me thursday to discuss there findings but thats it the Censored RRS goes or I go Big Cry


taking everything into consideration, including the incompetence of the dealer, etc if it was me I would get rid ( of the RRS ) and move on.

I can see where your wife's coming from on this occasion muddywheels !!

Iain

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with that many faults all at once, check the earths. seems likely At work
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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race
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mudslinger



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go buy a FREELANDER 2 no more problem then.!
all these people get all the problems when they "move on up"

mind you you could go all retro and get a SERIES 1 Thumbs Up Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !
Post #148959 18th Jul 2012 9:39 pm
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muddywheels



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Just sold a 5 year old trouble free FL1 with 32k on the clock and had 2 FL2 before RRS with no complaints but I can't tow my twin axle with a FL2 or I would go for them again Sad

If I get rid of RRS and change caravan a FL2 would suit me but I will lose a fortune Big Cry 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!
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mudslinger



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Just a thought :...could it be all these caravans that cause the problems

No caravan no more problem,s simples Thumbs Up Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !
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iain cooper



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chicken george wrote:
with that many faults all at once, check the earths. seems likely


good comment CG, what with the repair work being carried out and the seemingly incompetence of the dealer, maybe an earth connection left hanging ?

Iain

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