Highlights
- Low mileage with just 45,504 miles
- Finished in factory black over black leather with walnut veneers
- Completely original example
- Comprehensive service and MOT history dating back to 1999
- Service and MOT carried out in July
The Appeal
The P38-generation Range Rover continues to win enthusiasts over with its blend of classic British prestige and off-road competence and none more so than the top-tier Autobiography models. Tailor-made for original buyers by Land Rover’s Special Vehicles department, these rare examples came specified with bespoke interior and exterior options that set them apart from regular HSE models.
This superb 1999 Range Rover 4.6 HSE Autobiography is a particularly desirable find, having covered just 45,504 miles from new. Presented in factory black with a matching black leather interior with walnut veneers, it remains entirely original, with no tow bar fitted and no aftermarket modifications. The car benefits from a detailed service history, extensive MOT records and recent mechanical investment, making it a strong candidate for anyone seeking a usable modern classic or collector-grade P38.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1999
- MOT is valid until 2026
- Five recorded owners from new
- V5C present
- Comprehensive service history including:
- 08/1999 - 3,749 miles
- 10/2000 - 18,356 miles
- 02/2002 - 21,978 miles
- 05/2005 - 28,683 miles
- 11/2022 - 39,071 miles (at Marshall Bedford Land Rover: oil and filter, pollen filter, air filter, spark plugs, coolant and brake fluid change, rear air bag spring, front track rod ends)
- Service in January 2018 by R&B Auto Care Ormskirk: annual service, gearbox oil, transfer box service, oil and filters, sump gasket, steering damper, automatic transmission fluid
- Coolant system service in October 2017 including thermostat replacement
- New tyres fitted and aligned in October 2018
- New receiver installed by Classic Rides North Wales in 2022, with a new working key supplied alongside two original keys
- Last major service at 39,071 miles by Marshall (Bedford) Land Rover including oil, filters, spark plugs, coolant and brake fluid
- Previous service in January 2018 by R&B Auto Care, including gearbox oil, transfer box service, steering damper, automatic transmission fluid
- Coolant system service in October 2017, including thermostat replacement
- Full MOT history from 2006 to present
- New air suspension rear bag and front track rod ends fitted in 2022
- Extensive MOT history with 19 recorded tests from 2006–2025 confirming mileage progression
- July 2024 - 39, 227 miles
- September 2023 - 39, 118 miles
- May 2022 - 38, 395 miles
- June 2021 - 38, 337 miles
- May 2020 - 38, 322 miles
- May 2019 - 38, 232 miles
- February 2018 - 37, 556 miles
- January 2017 - 34, 880 miles
- October 2015 - 33, 532 miles
- September 2014 - 33, 525 miles
- November 2013 - 32, 893 miles
- March 2012 - 32, 572 miles
- March 2011 - 32, 236 miles
- April 2010 - 31, 722 miles
- April 2009 - 31, 457 miles
- April 2008 - 31, 101 miles
- April 2007 - 30, 549 miles
- March 2006 - 29, 725 miles
The Condition
- Finished in factory black paintwork, described by the vendor as in excellent condition for its age
- Only minor age-related marks present upon close inspection
- Retains factory 4.6 HSE Autobiography specification with no modifications
- Interior trimmed in black leather with walnut veneer dashboard, centre console and door inlays
- Leather upholstery in very good order, showing light wear and patina on the driver’s seat bolster
- Walnut veneers clean and well-preserved throughout
- Headlining appears clean and intact
- All new tyres fitted and aligned in October 2018, remaining in good condition
- No tow bar fitted - a rarity among P38 Range Rovers
The Mechanics
- Powered by the original 4.6-litre V8 petrol engine
- Fitted with the factory ZF 4HP24 4-speed automatic gearbox
- The vendor informs us the car starts, runs and drives well with no known mechanical faults
- Heating and air conditioning systems working correctly, though an occasional HVAC ‘book’ symbol appears on the display. This typically indicates a minor issue with blend motors or distribution flaps but does not affect system performance
- Heated seats currently inoperative
- Major service carried out at 39,071 miles by Marshall Bedford Land Rover covering oil, filters, spark plugs, coolant, brake fluid, rear air bag spring and front track rod ends
- Previous service in January 2018 included gearbox oil change, transfer box service, automatic transmission fluid, steering damper replacement and full fluid changes
- Coolant system service completed in October 2017 with a new thermostat fitted
- All new tyres fitted and aligned in October 2018
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