Highlights
- Well specified and preserved Disco II survivor
- Recent £3,000 expenditure, including clutch
- Currently part of a Land Rover collection
- Economical, robust and very usable classic Landy
- MOT to February 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The original Discovery was a very clever idea. Blending Range Rover underpinnings for on-road comfort with a rugged, no-nonsense aesthetic borrowed from the Defender, it quickly found a loyal customer base.
The Discovery II didn’t mess with a winning formula, concentrating on improving quality, updating the looks and the arrival of the well-regarded TD5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbodiesel engine.
It is rare to find a factory-standard, highly preserved survivor like this one. Smartly finished in mid-blue metallic with a hardwearing grey fabric cabin, it has clearly led an easy life and been looked after.
Key to any Discovery purchase is to check the chassis. The long, advisory-free MOT confirms that all is in order. It is said to have received £3,000 of recent work, notably including a new clutch assembly.
It is currently part of a Land Rover collection and only released for sale due to storage issues. That creates a good opportunity for a 4x4 enthusiast to acquire a very decent Disco.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 24th June 2002
- Eight previous keepers
- Current keeper since January 2023
- Part of a Land Rover collection
- Only for sale due to loss of storage
- Factory handbooks
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Recent £3,000 expenditure advised by seller
- MOT to 23rd February 2026 with no advisories
- 135,661 miles showing on test and 135,771 miles showing in photos
The Condition
- Smart mid-blue metallic paintwork in good condition for age and year
- This is a working vehicle so some age and marks to be expected
- These are shown in photos and include scuffs to offside rear corner
- Bodywork presents well with generally straight and well kept panels
- There is light bubbling to offside rear corner
- Exterior fittings such as arches, grille and bumpers show light age
- Lights in fair conditon for age with no reported damage
- Fitted with a tow bar
- Underside and chassis present well with no structural advisories on MOT
- Fitted with five-spoke, split-spoke factory alloys in fair condition
- Matching spare wheel
- Vendor states that the vehicle has ‘good tyres’
- Rear privacy glass fitted
- Grey fabric interior in good order with light wear and minor stains to note
- Factory standard interior with face off stereo and climate control, and USB connection
- Fitted with twin glass pop-up sunroofs as shown
The Mechanics
- 2,495cc TD5 5cyl turbodiesel engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Usual Discovery off-road functionality
- Described as a ‘good driver’ by the seller
- Part of a Land Rover collection with limited recent use
- Vendor reports that the brakes work correctly
- Recently fitted with a new clutch
- Vendor states £3,000 of recent mechanical investment
- No advisories on current MOT
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