Hey guys.

I know it goes against the grain of looking to buy a cheap RR - probably asking for trouble here. Anyone any thoughts on the 4.2 engine. Do any of you guys still have one or had one. Any issues or solid I just avoid and head straight for the 4.4?

I have been looking at this one on auto trader - https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203063255611

Seems decent and a bit of info on its service history.

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Probably the most reliable engine LR have ever used.

I've just bought one with 233,000miles on it, still drives superbly well. 2006 L322 Vogue SE 4.2 S/C (no longer owned)
2008 L322 Vogue SE 4.2 S/C

Great vehicles allow a bit of cash to flush the gearbox and transfer box and diffs and also expect a bit of corrosion on the rear wheel arches and the sills and you will need to buy a 11D tool for diagnostics then you are good to go

I think the 4.2 is one of the best fatties ever produced, I'm sure you'd love it. What I would worry about are the financials. Its cheap enough to buy and the normal running costs are easy enough to bottom out - you can either afford them or not. The issue is it was a £100k car, its 16 years old and surprisingly complex electrically/electronically and parts can be pretty expensive. If something big goes you could be in for 5 figure fix. Good preventative advice from SandyT should minimise the risks...and mine was faultless for 5 years and 60k miles - but not everyone is as lucky. In Pistonheads terms, its the brave pill. Mike - MPx

2017 5.0 V8 Supercharged SVAutobigraphy Dynamic SVO Palette Grey (2021-...)
2012 5.0 V8 Supercharged Autoboigraphy Orkney Grey (2017-2021)
2007 4.2 V8 Supercharged Vogue SE Tonga Green (2012-2017)
2002 4.4 V8 Vogue Bonnatti Grey (2008-2012)

Everything Sandyt said but add Supercharger Oil change.

Drive one and you wont want a 4.4, trust me I went shopping for a 4.4  Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged 2006
Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.5 2017
MG TF 2003

Previous Cars of note
Land Rover Discovery 2
Jaguar Mk2 3.8 - Company car
MG Midget 1974 - Concours

Just as info I do about 15 to 20k a year in mine but I spend circa 3k a year on maintenance but have always over serviced my cars and replace bearings /bushes at the slightest sign of wear. So far never let me down in 12 years

same as sandyt you have just got to maintain them to a high standard. must say it is looking very original nice colour light leather worth a look I would say. new vehicle purchase
2007 supercharged 4.2 java black .sand leather vogue se trim
previous cars .
range rover classic 200 tdi
discovery 1 200 tdi
freelander 2 2008 hse
discovery 1 300 tdi
p38 4.0 ltr man r380 ex royal support vehicle on v5c
discovery td5 man off roader

Looks a pretty decent example. I'd want the dings in the passenger door and lower tailgate taken care of though.