Highlights
- Bought new by the vendor in 2006
- Never used for towing or to transport animals
- Front and rear engine belts both replaced in 2023
- Well-maintained by marque specialists
- MOT valid until 8th May 2025
The Appeal
For those seeking the on and off-road road usability of the Range Rover without the hefty price tag and risk of muddying your deep-pile carpets, the Land Rover Discovery has long been the answer. That’s what tempted the owners of this Discovery 3 when they bought it new from Land Rover Welwyn Garden City in 2006. It’s since proved a consummate all-rounder and an excellent family car for trips around Scotland and France.
Affectionately nicknamed “Black Beauty”, this Discovery has been in the same hands for its entire life, undergoing regular servicing from new courtesy of respected local marque specialists. It’s in very good condition for its age and the vendor states it’s never carried dogs nor performed any towing.
The sweet V6 diesel engine reportedly runs very well and benefits from a recent full service (including belts). The MOT runs until May 2025, so it’s ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- 127,650 miles indicated
- MOT valid until 8th May 2025
- Original book pack present
- Numerous stamps recorded in the original service book
- V5C present
- Two registered keepers - has changed between the husband and wife one
- The vendor acquired the car new from Land Rover Welwyn Garden City
The Condition
- Handsome black paintwork in very good overall condition
- Straight-looking panels and even door alignment
- The black plastic trims are all well-preserved for their age
- The badging, bumper and roof bars look in good shape
- No signs of kerbing or corrosion to the OEM alloy wheels
- Vredestein tyres fitted
- Slight signs of corrosion to the side steps
- The plastic sill covers have been partially cut away, revealing slight corrosion to the sills
- The chassis appears in sound order, with some surface corrosion in places
- Highly specified and well-maintained interior
- Harman/Kardon Logic7 sound system
- The cream leather upholstery has been regularly treated/fed throughout the car’s life, ensuring it remains very smart and free from notable signs of wear
- Twin sunroofs
- Smart dashboard, door trims and rubber floor mats
- The instruments and switches all present well with only light signs of wear
- Front and rear heated seats
- Superbly presented luggage compartment
The Mechanics
- 2.7-litre AJD V6
- Six-speed automatic gearbox
- Smart engine bay
- Both front and rear belts replaced in 2023
- Regularly serviced by local marque specialists
- The vendor comments that the V6 runs sweetly and performs well
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