Side steps on 2005 Range Rover?

Looking at purchasing a 2005 RR - it’s the spec I want but it has side steps which i don’t love.

Are these easy to remove? If I remove them do they leave holes that need plugging?

Looking at purchasing a 2005 RR - it’s the spec I want but it has side steps which i don’t love.

Are these easy to remove? If I remove them do they leave holes that need plugging?