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What do they check on a certified pre-owned Land Rover? Every Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle must pass all 165 points of Land Rover’s inspection, from eligibility and history checks to a road test and emissions. Here is what the checklist covers.
Land Rover-trained technicians check 165 points across eligibility, interior, electrical systems, climate control, exterior, the engine bay, undercarriage, stationary tests, a road test and emissions. A vehicle must pass every point to be certified.
The inspection always includes paintwork, the interior, a complete engine preparation, a road test and a final inspection before a Land Rover technician personally signs off on the vehicle. Any deficiencies are corrected with genuine Land Rover parts.
| Category | Points | Count | Examples of What Is Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle eligibility | 1–8 | 8 | Built for the U.S.; age and mileage; independent history and mileage check; no unapproved modifications; complete service history; VIN plates match; recalls completed |
| Preliminary checks | 9–10 | 2 | Owner’s manual present; all keys present and working |
| Interior | 11–28 | 18 | Veneer, leather and headliner; airbag system; seat occupant sensing; seat belts; seats, carpets and trim |
| Electrical tests | 29–55 | 27 | Stored diagnostic trouble codes; warning lights; locking; audio and connectivity; cameras and parking sensors; tire pressure monitoring |
| Heating and air conditioning | 56–64 | 9 | Blower and air distribution; pollen filter; outlet temperatures; heated and cooled seats where equipped |
| Exterior lighting | 65–75 | 11 | Headlight operation and alignment; daytime running lights; brake, reverse and turn signals |
| Exterior | 76–90 | 15 | Body and paintwork; panel fit; wheels; bumpers; original-equipment glass; badges |
| Luggage compartment | 91–96 | 6 | Tool kit; spare tire or repair kit; tailgate and power tailgate |
| Engine area | 97–111 | 15 | Engine oil; coolant system and hoses; brake master cylinder; transmission; belts and wiring |
| Undercarriage and drivetrain | 112–132 | 21 | Underbody and hybrid/electric traction battery; suspension; steering; leaks; brakes; tires; differential and transfer case fluid |
| Stationary tests | 133–139 | 7 | Hot and cold start; engine noise and idle; starter and alternator; gauges |
| Road test | 140–164 | 25 | Engine performance; handling; braking and ABS; noise and vibration; driver assistance systems; Terrain Response; air suspension where equipped |
| Emissions | 165 | 1 | Emissions test |
Some checks have specific minimums written into the checklist rather than a simple pass or fail.
Twenty-five of the 165 points are checked on the road, where technicians assess how the vehicle actually drives.
Items marked “if equipped” are checked only on vehicles that have that feature, such as electronic air suspension, a head-up display or a two-speed transfer case.
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Eligibility | Age, mileage, history, service records and recalls are verified before hands-on inspection. |
| 2. Inspection | Technicians work through the interior, electrical, climate, exterior, engine and undercarriage checks. |
| 3. Reconditioning | Any deficiencies are corrected by the Land Rover Retailer using only genuine Land Rover parts. |
| 4. Road test and emissions | The vehicle is driven and tested, then checked for emissions. |
| 5. Sign-off | A Land Rover technician personally signs off before the vehicle is certified. |
The checklist covers 13 categories: eligibility, preliminary checks, interior, electrical tests, heating and air conditioning, exterior lighting, exterior, luggage compartment, engine area, undercarriage and drivetrain, stationary tests, a road test and emissions.
Yes. All vehicles must pass all 165 checks to become Land Rover Approved Certified Pre-Owned. Deficiencies are corrected with genuine Land Rover parts before certification.
Tires need at least 5/32 inch (4 mm) of tread, brake pads need at least 6 mm of material, and steel rotors must be within 50% of their wear limit.
Land Rover-trained technicians at an authorized Land Rover Retailer perform the inspection, and a Land Rover technician personally signs off on each vehicle.
The undercarriage check includes the traction battery on plug-in hybrid and electric models, and the electrical tests include a battery state-of-health check for electric vehicles.
The same service department that certifies our pre-owned vehicles maintains Land Rovers for owners across Hampton Roads.