Highlights
- A beloved millennium-era off-roader
- Desirable automatic gearbox variant for improved comfort and driving characteristics on and off road
- Acquired by the seller approximately 12 years ago
- Underside has been sprayed and coated
- MOT valid until 5 April 2027
The Appeal
By 2001, the Land Rover Discovery had firmly established itself as one of Britain’s most recognisable and versatile 4x4s. The second-generation model, introduced in 1998, built on the upright, practical character of the original while bringing a more rounded design, improved refinement and a broader sense of everyday usability.
Powered by Land Rover’s 2.5-litre Td5 diesel engine, this example offers the torque, durability and long-distance ease that made diesel Discoverys such a popular choice with family buyers, rural users and those requiring dependable towing ability. Combined with permanent four-wheel drive, a commanding driving position and generous interior space, the Discovery II remains a highly capable and practical modern classic.
Having remained with the seller for the past 12 years, this 2001 example appears to have led a more settled life than many working Discoverys of the period. The underside has also benefitted from spraying and coating work, further supporting its appeal as a usable Td5 with the purposeful character and real-world versatility that continue to make these vehicles so well regarded.
Key Information
- Mileage: 154,635 miles (indicated, warranted through MOT history)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 5 March 2027 with advisories for severely deteriorated nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers, a non-excessive oil leak, and a coolant leak
- Technical specs: Turbocharged 2.5-litre inline-five diesel, four-speed automatic transmission
- Paperwork: Workshop manual, owner’s manual, service book, radio manual, various invoices and MOT certificates, V5C
The Detail
- First registered in November 2001
- Automatic gearbox variant that is widely considered to offer smoother power delivery and a more comfortable drive
- Acquired by the seller approximately 12 years ago having been purchased privately from a Land Rover mechanic
- Finished in Monte Carlo Blue Mica over a dark grey cloth-trimmed interior
- Specification includes twin sunroofs, electric windows, cruise control, air conditioning and a Kenwood stereo
- Crack and area of duct tape on the front left bumper
- General age-related blemishes and signs of wear on the paintwork
- Imperfections on the wheel arches
- Marks on the headliner
- Scuffing inside the rear load area
- Coolant leak reported
- Replacement hoses fitted
- Various axle and suspension components were replaced in 2023
- Reported to start first time
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