The chain may or may not have stretched. Could have been dealer padding the bill?
Just saw this.
I don't think the dealer was padding the bill.
First, the dealer isn't going to use the shortcut method regardless. They're going to go by the book, which requires them to take everything apart and check if the chain has worn in any way. At that point, replacing the timing chain only adds the cost of the part, or probably only another $100 or less.
Second, I originally wanted to keep all the parts that they pulled out just for something cool to have, but they have to send them all off to Land Rover as part of the CPO program. I was able to see the parts (including the chain) but not keep them, and they got shipped off to Rover for their review, I guess.