I’m sure there is a widely known answer to this, but Google didn’t answer it. What does the letter L, and the number, refer to in RR models L322, L405, L460 etc?

I understand your point, but its a slightly facile argument about needing to ask the cost. If that was the case only Alan Sugar and Bernie Ecclestone would drive RR's. I don't expect a RR to cost the same to run as a Ford Ka, but I'm comparing it to my wife's BMW. I'm trying to get a feel for...

Thank you, that's reassuring. We have an independent LR specialist within walking distance of our house, and we would keep it well maintained. And I'm edging back towards PHEV.

Between £40 and 45k, and up to 25k miles. As I said, we only have one car, and we tend to keep them for quite a long time. I have been tempted by the PHEV, as my wife does a lot of short journeys, but will probably settle on a diesel if we do go ahead.

Thanks for the reply. In which case, would you recommend a different model? Like an actual Range Rover? I’d love the new Defender, but low mileage examples are still pushing 50 grand, which is too much for me.

We’ve been toying with the idea of RR ownership for a while now, but keep getting cold feet regarding ownership costs and reliability. I strongly suspect that a lot of the negativity is overblown, and probably often second hand, rather than from actual owners. Our situation is we have one car...

Thank you, that’s very interesting. And surprising actually. I had assumed that registrations are released one time only and then die with the car if it’s scrapped with the reg still assigned to it. There must be a lot of money in it for DVLA if they released some of the early ones for a second...

Ahh…….the perennial problem with otherwise useful forums. Keyboard bores making unwanted comments such as “vanity plates….a great way to waste money”. I didn’t say they were useful or necessary. Maybe my bank account is full and I need to get rid of some money to make room. Anyway, if anyone...

Apologies in advance, this is not at all LR related, but I didn’t know where to ask. I’ve been looking for a personal registration with my initials, but there are hardly any for sale through traders, and the DVLA say they have no more to issue, which I take to mean that all combinations have...

She had a bad experience with the BMW a few years back, followed other cars through water that was too deep and almost ended in disaster, and so now she’s paranoid through an ankle deep puddle. But yeah, I’ve watched a lot of videos on how to proceed through water. Thanks 👍

Thank you for that, that’s very reassuring. No, we’re not driving enthusiasts, and no longer have a touring caravan, so just looking for a comfortable car with a high driving position, that’s happy through sometimes flooded lanes that our BMW 5 series isn’t good for.

I’ve been looking at used, low mileage (up to 30k) RR Sport and Discovery, and the vehicles with the most eye-catching prices are usually the D250 rather than D300. As the speed limit is 70mph, I’m very tempted, but can’t find much online in the way of specific reviews. Other than for very new...

That makes total sense to me. Electricity and water don’t mix. I don’t know if you’ve seen the ‘Rufford Ford’ videos on YouTube though, where people plough through deep water, often unsuccessfully, up North somewhere, but the only vehicles that seem to give LR a run for their money in getting...

Thanks for the reply, but I think I muddied the waters (no pun intended) when I talked about wading depth. The flooding we get wouldn’t trouble any RR, and in fact an F-Pace would be fine, but it is deep enough (18 inches or so, sometimes) to mean my wife has to turn around in the BMW. It’s...

Thanks for the reply. Just a couple of points/questions. 1). How short a lifespan do you think the battery may have, because I’m only looking at vehicles with mileage up to 25k. 2). How much might a new battery cost? 3). What is it that puts you off electric? I wouldn’t want a full EV, but I...