Highlights
- Japanese import, now registered on UK plates
- Reported to have never been welded
- Used as a daily driver over many long trips during current ownership
- MOT valid until March 2027
- Odometer reads 107,765 km (66,962 miles)
The Appeal
The P38 Range Rover brought a new level of refinement to the luxury off-road segment, and the 4.6-litre V8 HSE sits at the top of the petrol range, offering effortless performance and a characterful exhaust note. A P38 in this condition, with low miles and one that has clearly lived a gentle life, is becoming more difficult to find, making such examples highly sought after.
This 1999 example was imported from Japan, a country that doesn't salt many of its roads, and is now registered on UK plates. Finished in white with black bumpers, it presents with a classic appearance. Inside, the vendor describes the leather seats as being in very good condition with no cuts or tears, while the dash, steering wheel and door cards are all reported in good order. The only cosmetic note is a slight sag in the headlining towards the rear. Mechanically, the 4.6-litre V8 is said to start and run smoothly. The air suspension has been converted to conventional springs which perform well, and ensure no future air suspension faults, though the vendor notes this can be reversed. A recent service has reportedly been carried out, and the vehicle holds an MOT valid until March 2027.
Key Information
- Mileage: 66,962 miles (indicated, believed to be correct)
- Country of registration: UK (imported from Japan in 2019)
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until March 2027
- Technical specs: 4,550cc V8 petrol, four-speed automatic
- Paperwork: No specific documentation mentioned beyond service records
- Private plate will be removed and will revert to original plate (S945 FVE)
- Fault on dashboard relating to air suspension. (Has been replaced with regular springs)
The Detail
- Recently serviced, we are told
- The bodywork and paint really are in exceptional condition
- Underside reported clean
- Underbody has been undersealed
- Reportedly never been welded
- The vendor states the leather seats are in very good condition with no cuts or tears
- Dash, steering wheel and door cards described by the vendor as being in good condition
- Carpets reported clean with no marks
- Headlining sags slightly towards the rear and catches when operating the electric sunroof
- New custom-made Michelin rubber car mats fitted, including a one-piece rear mat
- Electric seats in working order
- All instruments reported working
- Engine reported to always start and perform as expected
- V8 described by the vendor as smooth and quiet with a pleasing burble
- Gearbox including low range all reported working correctly
- Suspension converted from air to conventional springs prior to current ownership
- Current MOT advisories include: power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, oil leak (not excessive), nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint with slight play, central exhaust minor leak, front brake disc worn/pitted/scored but not seriously weakened, nearside front shock absorber slightly worn
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