2011 Range Rover TD V8 Vogue SE

This superb example of the L322 Vogue is, indeed, a 2011 model and hence features the deeply impressive, updated interior with its many innovations and enhancements. This combines with the increasingly scarce and highly desirable 4.4-litre TDV8 and ZF eight speed transmission combination. Very much the connoisseur’s sweet spot. That should be temptation enough for any Range Rover lover. But there’s more! Belying its 15-year history this example has covered just 43,500 miles to date and benefits from a fastidious maintenance history, most recently courtesy of luminaries Mark Smith Land Rover of Bicester. The Range Rover’s Vogue SE specification further ensures the next owner will want for absolutely nothing in terms of driver aids, accessories and equipment.

This Range Rover has been significantly future proofed by the application of corrosion inhibitors by specialist Auto Wax Works in addition to advanced paint protection and enhancement systems. No wonder it looks so good. What more could one possibly want? A personalised registration number? That’s handy as J12 KJN is even included in the sale. You surely have no excuses not to bid boldly for this remarkable L322.

Our Vogue SE presents in a Zermatt Silver colourway, the ideal choice for a range topping L322. The vehicle additionally benefits from XPEL paint protection film to front-end panels, G-techniq Crystal Serum Ultra ceramic coating with an EXO topcoat. Our notoriously vigilant and demanding consignment team describe it thus – “Paint work - fantastic condition. No dents, scratches or chips.” Praise indeed.

The exalted Vogue SE trim equates to external kit that includes a panoramic roof, Xenon headlamps, reverse camera, retractable side steps and detachable tow hook. The Vogue SE sits on its original 20-inch, 8.5J ten spoke alloy wheels finished in Sparkle Silver. These include the distinctive embossed Range Rover script to one of the ten spokes. These are in a great condition for their age. There is a minor amount of paint loss on the barrels, but it is hard to spot. These distinctive alloys are shod with a matching set of Pirelli Scorpion Zero tyres in a 255/50 configuration date stamped from 2016.

BMW and Ford certainly brought their respective A-games to the design, fit and finish of the L322 cabin with it being on a completely different level to its rough and ready predecessor. This example is finished in swathes of Jet/Ivory semi-aniline leather together with accents of anodised alloys for good measure. The superb front seats feature big vertical, stitched box pleats which are vaguely reminiscent of the 1970 original Range Rover’s signature items. These are infinitely more luxurious, however, and fully electrically adjustable, heated, cooled and blessed with multiple memory settings. The rear bench is identically trimmed and is fitted with a folding centre armrest incorporating cup holders. The two outer seats are even heated, too.

The door cards are finished in Ivory hued leather together with top quality door furniture and commodious door pockets. The carpets are courtesy of the original, hard wearing charcoal grey items. The light headlining consists of a light flocked material with the panoramic roof acting to flood the commodious cabin with light.

The fantastic TFT instrument set were specifically designed to look like traditional analogue items once activated but are all rendered on a single, high resolution TFT screen. The centre console provides a home to the entertainment interface screen and a range of chunky, heavy-duty control knobs and buttons. The anodised alloy centre panel houses the familiar rising gear selector and the comprehensive suite of off-road configuration controls.

The interior specification would fill the back of a small roll of wallpaper to include a heated steering wheel, heated windscreen, adaptive cruise control, satellite navigation, premium Harman Kardon audio with DAB, reverse camera, Homelink and park heating with remote control.

The huge boot retains its original carpet set which appears to be in a good, condition. This area is accessed via the signature Range Rover split tailgate which usefully doubles as a covered bench seat for all those rainy days at the races, polo, regatta or seaside vantage point. The overall condition of this “special occasion” interior presents in a superb condition for a 15-year-old sports utility vehicle. Our team considers the condition to be “mint” with each of the many features and refinements they tested working exactly as intended.

This L322 is fitted with the superb 4.4-litre V8 diesel engine originally delivering 309bhp and an impressive 700Nm of torque through an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. Combining this substantially improved powertrain with the Vogue SE's luxurious appointments, sophisticated air suspension and permanent four-wheel drive, the late-production L322 represents a highly developed expression of the original BMW-era design, retaining its unmistakable styling while benefiting from successive generations of engineering refinement.

The under-bonnet presentation of this example appears excellent overall and highly original. The big 4.4-litre V8 is mostly obscured by engine covers, however. The original data plates are present and correct. For a vehicle with such peerless offroad credentials, the underside of the looks absolutely pristine with no signs of corrosion or damage. Known L322 corrosion-prone areas around the wheel arches and tailgate have been professionally, preventively wax treated.

The current V5 is present in the name of the owner and detailing its four previous owner history to date. The current MoT is also present in hard copy and is valid until May 2027. Numerous earlier hard copy MoTs are also present. The original book pack is present to include the service booklet. This contains a pre-delivery inspection stamp and fifteen further service stamps covering mileages from 9,202 to 43,551.

Additional to this there are numerous invoices present detailing work undertaken by Mark Smith & Co, the well-known Range Rover specialists based in Bicester. Recent preventative maintenance includes a new starter motor, front CV gaiter replacement and new bonnet struts. The drive belts and pulleys have been replaced as has the front subframe. A transmission fluid service, air suspension maintenance including suspension arms, wishbones, height sensors and associated components has been performed, and the parking brake has been replaced. As such many of the age-related L322 jobs have therefore already been completed by a recognised specialist.

In many ways the L322 Range Rover set the trajectory that all the subsequent models have continued to follow. The unitary body, sophisticated suspension and vastly improved interior and build quality moved the Range Rover up at least several leagues to occupy a league of its own. In some ways it took BMW’s fleeting intervention to set the scene for Ford and then Tata Motors for what the Range Rover could ultimately become.

This example is an absolute gem. Remarkably low mileage, a superbly preserved presentation and a top-notch service and maintenance history combine to make it a rare find indeed. Then there’s the sweet spot specification of 4.4-litre TDV8 and Vogue SE trim level conspiring to give the discerning Range Rover connoisseur absolutely everything they could wish for.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £20,000 - £25,000.

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