Highlights

Fine, well-maintained example of the much-loved Discovery
Comprehensive service history with invoices
Original dealer details and two sets of keys included
MOT valid until August 2025

The Appeal

It's fair to say that Land Rover didn't believe in saturating their product line. After the introduction of the Range Rover in 1970, they waited 19 years to add something new to their off-roader lineage. It's perhaps unsurprising that the latest addition to the range was very full formed. The Discovery was intended as a mid-point between the traditional Landie and the Range Rover; a mid-class SUV that was explicitly designed as a family-oriented off-roader.

This '97 example is nicely presented, having been with the same family for a decent chunk of its life. It's been well looked-after, being accompanied by a comprehensive service history, and has a valid MOT until August 2025. Of note is that the chassis has been regularly treated, which leaves it in very solid condition: An essential, as any Land Rover fan will tell you!

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1997
5 previous registered keepers, 2 of which were in the same family
MOT valid until August 2025
Paperwork from some previous repairs available
Invoices from 2020 include cambelt, wax-oyl, brakes, and tyres
Various MOT certificates included
Original dealer details available
Two sets of keys
Indicates 89,204 miles

The Condition

Original paintwork with odd marks here and there from car park encounters
Generally in fine order for a 30-year-old Land Rover
Sills and body mounts in good order
The vendors note that the front inner wings will need attention in the future
Chassis is in good condition, and has been Waxoyl treated twice before
Seats in very good condition, and seem to have been undercover much of the car's life
The headlining is sagging, which is very standard for a Discovery of this age
Dashboard in good overall order
Rev counter will need some attention as it's currently not working

The Mechanics

2.5-Litre Turbodiesel 4-cylinder powerplant
Manual transmission with 5 gears
Engine and gearbox in very good condition
The vendor notes that the car suffers an occasional oil leak
Brakes have been recently replaced and are reportedly in good order
We're told that it drives very well and that the gearbox is smooth

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