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2024 Land Rover Defender — history report shows a minor accident with no details

EVMechanicishCommunity StarterAug 31, 20262024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400New Jersey
2024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400, about 34,000 miles. Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in photos. What should the PPI focus on before deciding how much the history matters? I would rather test this logically than replace parts.
apr
10.6
location
New Jersey
ppi planned
term months
72
asking price
36000
dealer doc fee
899
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EVMechanicishCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 31, 2026permalink
Walked a dealership this week on the 2024 Land Rover Defender (34,000 miles) and the doc fee was the tell. Sleeping on the number either way.
CleanGeek210Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 1, 2026permalink
I'd slow the salesperson down here. Two 2024 Land Rover Defender quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Make the next action something you can finish this week. Not wiring anything in the meantime.
ManualDad711Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 1, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: Ask for out-the-door on the 2024 Land Rover Defender with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. PPI guy I use is booked until next week, so I'm waiting.
EVMechanicishCommunity StarterCommunity StarterSep 1, 2026permalink
Quick update: a second 2024 Land Rover Defender quote made the first offer look ordinary. That's my plan before I call anyone.
QuietRoadie94Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 2, 2026permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: In New Jersey, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Land Rover Defender comparison for me more than the sale price did. Then the comparison gets honest. That's the whole play. I'll update if anything new shows up.
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