1997 Land Rover Discovery Tdi
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
- 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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Vehicle specification
- Year 1997
- Make Land Rover
- Model Discovery
- Colour Green
- Odometer 89,204 Miles
- Engine size 2595
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Norfolk
- Location Norfolk
- Country United Kingdom
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