Land Rover Defender: Vehicle Inspection

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

NOTE: For additional information on systems/components that must be checked, refer to the relevant section in the Workshop Manual.

Vehicle inspections may be carried out for various reasons. the following sections provide clarity on specific systems /components that must be checked.

• Inspect windshield, door, tailgate and rear quarter glass for damage.
• Check operation of door locks, hinges, door checks, bonnet catch, fuel flap and charge flap (PHEV vehicles only).
• Check and top-up engine coolant level, Dynamic Response reservoir (if fitted) and windshield washer reservoirs.
• Check and top-up PHEV battery coolant (PHEV vehicles only).

CAUTIONS:

• Brake fluid level should be between MIN and MAX based upon brake pad wear.
• Only top-up brake fluid level to MAX after new brake pads have been installed.
• If the brake fluid level is below MIN, visually check for any leaks.

Check brake fluid level.

NOTE: This inspection is for diesel vehicles fitted with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) only.

Check the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level and top-up as required (Diesel vehicles fitted with DEF only).

• Check condition of accessory drive belt(s).
• Check startup battery and auxiliary battery (if fitted) visual condition and perform a test using the Jaguar Land
• Rover approved hand-held battery diagnostic tool. Record the resulting battery test code.
• Check condition and operation of the vehicle charging cable (PHEV vehicles only).
• Check expiry date on tire repair system fluid (if fitted).
• Check tire pressures, condition, tread depth, signs of uneven wear and suitability (including spare - if fitted).
• Check security of engine and transmission mounting rubbers.
• Check visually brakes, coolant, fuel and Dynamic Response (if fitted) hoses, unions, and electrical harnesses for chafing, leaks and corrosion.
• Check exhaust system for leaks, security and damage.
• Inspect brake pads for wear, calipers for leaks and discs for condition.
• Connect Jaguar Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment and perform Disc Wear Prediction Algorithm (Jaguar F-Type (X152) Carbon Ceramic Brakes only).
• Check steering and front and rear axle suspension link fixings, check condition of mounting rubbers.
• Check condition of all suspension components, driveshafts and steering boots and gaiters.
• Check steering rod ball joint fixings and condition of ball joints, dust covers and EPAS water drain valve (if fitted).
• Check torque of towbar fixings (Range Rover and Range Rover Sport fitted with multi-height tow bar ball only).
• Clear debris from auxiliary oil cooler and radiator pack (Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery only).

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