Hi everyone, I could really use some help!

Took my 2011 4.4 TDV8 to a mechanic for some suspension work, and they said my catalytic converter had been cut open and welded, suspecting it had been gutted/tampered with.
I believe the cat is on the drivers side in front of the DPF.
I’m trying to look at photos of the cat online and the ones I found also had a weld line down the centre.
Does anyone know if this is how they come from the factory?

Thanks so much.

Yes, they have a thick weld line down the centre from factory iirc.

The ones on the 3.6 TDV8 do too. 2015 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8

They all have a weld sir... That said, post up a picture of yours and maybe that will be more definate?

Thanks everyone!
Turns out the cat was empty. I knew DPFs are sometimes gutted and put back but I didn’t think anyone would mess with the cat.

I'd check the DPF as well.... 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

Good call, thanks!