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This vehicle appears to be in working order. However upon closer inspection there are issues to note.

Exterior
There are misc scratches around the vehicle. Normal for mileage and most too small to see in photos. The exterior of the vehicle was dusty at time of inspection. This can hide minor imperfections. The vehicle shows miscellaneous dings around the body. The paint shows some wear and tear that is consistent with age and mileage. The underside shows areas of surface rust. See pictures. The right front headlight assembly is loose. The marker/parking lights all show wear. The headlight spray nozzles are loose and installed backwards, further diagnosis is advised. The sunroofs does not work. The front grill is discolored. The front and rear bumpers have scratches. The rear bumper has a hole in it. The side moldings on both sides show nicks and chips. The driver side mud flap is torn. The body seals around the vehicle show signs of age and wear. This includes the doors, windows, trunk, and other miscellaneous body seals. They will need replacement. The windshield cowl is cracked.

Interior
The steering wheel shows some wear and tear as seen in pics. Normal for mileage. The seats show moderate wear. The inner door panels show wear consistent with age and mileage. The interior trim shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage. The driver rear door lock actuator is not working. All four windows go up and down slowly due to the age of the window motors and wear. The dash area above the instrument cluster is loose. There are multiple warning lights illuminated on the dash, notably SRS, Service engine soon, TC, Downhill descent, and ABS. It is noted that there is black tape covering most of the illuminated warning lights in an attempt to hide them, further diagnosis is advised. The airbag light is on at this time. The airbag system is not working and will not help in the event of an accident. This will need further diagnosis and repairs. The carpet shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage. The floor mats are dirty. The headliner shows water stains and marks from use. The headliner shows areas of sagging and will need to be either re-glued or replaced to be fixed. The blower motor sounds louder than normal.

Mechanical
There is a clip for the airbox that is broken. The engine oil is low and dirty and should be changed. There is rust noted on the underside of the oil filler cap. The engine shows active oil leaks. The engine should be pressure washed off and rechecked to verify source of the leak or all leaks. The engine compartment is dirty upon inspection, this can hide potential issues. This area should be cleaned off and monitored. The transmission is seeping fluid from the pan area and should be cleaned off and recheck to find the source of seepage. The brake pedal feels soft and weak. Further diagnosis is necessary. The master cylinder is leaking fluid. The transfer case is leaking fluid. The rear differential is seeping fluid. The exhaust shows some surface rust throughout, but at this time has no leaks and sounds good. The rear shocks are leaking.

Road Test
There is a leak at the Brake Master cylinder, making the vehicle unsafe to drive, therefore no road test was completed. The engine has a misfire and idles rough, further diagnosis is advised. I hooked up my Scan Tool to the computer system and found several codes across multiple systems. See pictures of more descriptive information. Further diagnosis is advised. The spare tire on the rear of the vehicle shows evidence of dry rot and should be replaced. The wheels show signs of scratches and/or curb rash. The tires are brand matching and have usable tread on them.

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Vehicle Info

Year 2001
Make Landrover
Model Discovery 2
Mileage 195865
Transmission Automatic
VIN Number SALTY124X1A716470
Interior Leather
Interior Color Tan
Body Color Green
Engine 8 Cylinder
Drive Type Four Wheel Drive
Fuel Type Gas

Exterior

Wiper Blades
Windshield Washer
Body Alignment
Scratches
There are misc scratches around the vehicle. Normal for mileage and most too small to see in photos. The exterior of the vehicle was dusty at time of inspection. This can hide minor imperfections.
Dings
The vehicle shows miscellaneous dings around the body.
Dents
Paint Condition
The paint shows some wear and tear that is consistent with age and mileage.
Rust
The underside shows areas of surface rust. See pictures.
Exterior Lights
The right front headlight assembly is loose. The marker/parking lights all show wear. The headlight spray nozzles are loose and installed backwards, further diagnosis is advised.
Sunroof The sunroofs does not work.
Door Mirrors
Bumpers
The front grill is discolored. The front and rear bumpers have scratches. The rear bumper has a hole in it.
Side Moldings
The side moldings on both sides show nicks and chips. The driver side mud flap is torn.
Frame Damage
Glass
The windshield cowl is cracked.
Body Seals
The body seals around the vehicle show signs of age and wear. This includes the doors, windows, trunk, and other miscellaneous body seals. They will need replacement.
Hood
Doors
Floors
Rockers
Quarter Panels

Interior

Steering Wheel
The steering wheel shows some wear and tear as seen in pics. Normal for mileage.
Horn
Seat Condition The seats show moderate wear.
Seat Belts
Clock
Radio/Navigation
Inner Door Panels
The inner door panels show wear consistent with age and mileage.
Power Locks
The driver rear door lock actuator is not working.
Window Switches
Window Function
All four windows go up and down slowly due to the age of the window motors and wear.
Center Console
Dash
The dash area above the instrument cluster is loose.
Sun Visors
Dash Lights
There are multiple warning lights illuminated on the dash, notably SRS, Service engine soon, TC, Downhill descent, and ABS. It is noted that there is black tape covering most of the illuminated warning lights in an attempt to hide them, further diagnosis is advised. The airbag light is on at this time. The airbag system is not working and will not help in the event of an accident. This will need further diagnosis and repairs.
Dash Gauges
Air Conditioning
Heater
Rear Defroster
Carpet
The carpet shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage.
Floor Mats The floor mats are dirty.
Cigarette Use
Unusual Odors
Cup Holders
Headliner
The headliner shows water stains and marks from use. The headliner shows areas of sagging and will need to be either re-glued or replaced to be fixed.
Blower Motor
The blower motor sounds louder than normal.
Interior Trim
The interior trim shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage.
Inner Trunk

Mechanical

Air Filter
There is a clip for the airbox that is broken.
Battery Condition
Charging System
Cooling Fan Condition
Radiator Cap Sealing Properly
Hoses
Radiator
Engine Coolant
Coolant Leaks
Belts
Power Steering
Steering Fluid
Engine Oil
The engine oil is low and dirty and should be changed. There is rust noted on the underside of the oil filler cap.
Engine Fluid Leaks
The engine shows active oil leaks. The engine should be pressure washed off and rechecked to verify source of the leak or all leaks. The engine compartment is dirty upon inspection, this can hide potential issues. This area should be cleaned off and monitored.
Transmission Leaks
The transmission is seeping fluid from the pan area and should be cleaned off and recheck to find the source of seepage.
Brake System
The brake pedal feels soft and weak. Further diagnosis is necessary.
Brake Fluid Leaks
The master cylinder is leaking fluid.
Transfer Case Leaks
The transfer case is leaking fluid.
Differential leaks
The rear differential is seeping fluid.
Muffler System
The exhaust shows some surface rust throughout, but at this time has no leaks and sounds good.
CV Joints and Axles
Shocks and bushings The rear shocks are leaking.
Ball Joints and Tie Rods
Modifications

Road Test

Road Test
There is a leak at the Brake Master cylinder, making the vehicle unsafe to drive, therefore no road test was completed.
Engine Performance
The engine has a misfire and idles rough, further diagnosis is advised. I hooked up my Scan Tool to the computer system and found several codes across multiple systems. See pictures of more descriptive information. Further diagnosis is advised.
Engine Starting

Manufacturer

Driver FrontGeneral General Passenger Front
Driver RearGeneral General Passenger Rear

Size

Driver Front255/65r16255/65r16Passenger Front
Driver Rear255/65r16255/65r16Passenger Rear

Axle Count

Driver Front11Passenger Front
Driver Rear22Passenger Rear

Tire Condition

Driver FrontNo IssuesNo IssuesPassenger Front
Driver RearNo IssuesNo IssuesPassenger Rear

Wheel Condition

Driver FrontCurb Rash, ScratchesScratchesPassenger Front
Driver RearScratchesScratchesPassenger Rear

Tire Tread

Driver Front11/3211/32Passenger Front
Driver Rear11/3211/32Passenger Rear
Spare Tire
Spare tireYes

Tire Tread Explanation

10/32 or more

Tires have plenty of tread!

(standard)

8/32 or more

Tires have plenty of tread!

(low profile)

5/32 to 7/32

Tires will need replacement soon!

4/32 or less

Tires need replacement!

INSPECTED & PROTECTED | CPO

This vehicle is eligible for certification to provide coverage for mechanical failures

  • C2 Checkmark

    Transmission

  • C2 Checkmark

    Engine

  • C2 Checkmark

    Exhaust

  • C2 Checkmark

    HVAC

  • C2 Checkmark

    Suspension & Steering

  • C2 Checkmark

    Electrical System

  • C2 Checkmark

    Cooling System