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San Marco

Member Since: 18 Jul 2023
Location: Hesse
Posts: 21

Ex-factory mileage

Dear community,

A few days ago, my dealer presented me my new Defender 90, I‘m going to collect it next week. The car is no doubt brand new as every transport stuff was still mounted (factory stickers, foam protection on doors, display foils etc.). However, today I discovered on a photo taken, that it has 40km mileage ex factory (25 miles) which normally should be a third or likely even less.

Has anybody similar experiences or a proper explanation?

Thanks in advance!

7th Oct 2023 11:06am

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2557

Just the test drive as part of the pre-delivery inspection surely?

7th Oct 2023 3:12pm

San Marco

Member Since: 18 Jul 2023
Location: Hesse
Posts: 21

thank you for your reply... and maybe yes - but why do all the other Defenders come with 3-7 miles, then?

7th Oct 2023 3:35pm

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.

7th Oct 2023 3:39pm

San Marco

Member Since: 18 Jul 2023
Location: Hesse
Posts: 21

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

7th Oct 2023 4:01pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16913

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

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.

7th Oct 2023 9:41pm

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

7th Oct 2023 10:22pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3615

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

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

7th Oct 2023 10:37pm

San Marco

Member Since: 18 Jul 2023
Location: Hesse
Posts: 21

Thanks to all of you, for your helpful and kind replies!

7th Oct 2023 11:03pm

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Bath
Posts: 1054

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.

8th Oct 2023 9:51am

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