Highlights
- 4.6L V8
- Plenty of maintenance and servicing history
- Performs and drives brilliantly
- Desirable Vogue SE specification
The Appeal
The Range Rover is arguably one of the most iconic sport utility vehicles to ever grace the roads and has built a truly impressive legacy.
As the second generation of Range Rovers, the P38 is slowly reaching its time to shine, with tidy examples becoming scarcer by the day.
As the second generation of Range Rovers, the P38 is slowly reaching its time to shine, with tidy examples becoming scarcer by the day.
This particular example boasts an impressive service and maintenance record, along with the rather desirable 4.6L V8 and Vogue trim.
If you’re looking for a well-maintained 4x4 packed with luxury comforts and clever tech, very few vehicles will contest this superb Range Rover.
If you’re looking for a well-maintained 4x4 packed with luxury comforts and clever tech, very few vehicles will contest this superb Range Rover.
The History and Paperwork
- Extensive vehicle history
- Well maintained example
- Original book pack included
- V5C document present
- MOT until June 2023
This Range Rover was supplied new by Wessex Land Rover of Portsmouth and has been enjoyed by 9 former keepers over the years.
Initially supplied with the registration of HY02 WKZ, the vehicle now sports a private registration of R17 KFH, courtesy of a previous keeper.
Initially supplied with the registration of HY02 WKZ, the vehicle now sports a private registration of R17 KFH, courtesy of a previous keeper.
This vehicle has seemingly been very well maintained over the years, as suggested by the included paperwork and service booklets. The first service booklet shows stamped servicing up to 100,808 miles, and a second booklet details further servicing and maintenance over the years.
Also included with the vehicle is the original book pack, invoices covering parts and labour, previous MOT certificates, the V5C document, and a total of 3 keys.
Also included with the vehicle is the original book pack, invoices covering parts and labour, previous MOT certificates, the V5C document, and a total of 3 keys.
Although the vehicle hasn’t spent long with its current keeper, the Range Rover has proven to be dependable and enjoyable throughout their ownership.
The vehicle has covered a short road trip without fault and has even had an oil & filter change ready for its next keeper.
The vehicle has covered a short road trip without fault and has even had an oil & filter change ready for its next keeper.
The Interior
- Magnolia leather with black piping
- Heated electronically adjustable seats
- Harmon Kardon audio system
- Sat nav
- CD changer
- Climate control
- Sliding sunroof
A glance inside this Range Rover reveals a truly luxurious and comfortable cabin, packed to the rafters with equipment and luxury comforts. This particular example even boasts the factory satellite navigation system, which caters to both on and off-road usage.
As you would perhaps expect given the age and mileage of this vehicle, the Magnolia leather seats do indeed show signs of age. Although mostly refined to just the driver’s seat, the leather shows cracking, minor marks, and the expected bolster wear.
The passenger seats, on the other hand, present a rather impressive finish, having seen far less use. Regardless of leather wear, these seats remain as comfortable as ever, thanks to their electric adjustment controls and heated seat functions.
Carpeting throughout the vehicle has also seemingly been well preserved, now shown alongside a tidy set of carpet floor mats. As an added bonus, the original rubber floor mats will also be included with the vehicle, providing a good option for those wet days.
Those familiar with P38 Range Rovers may indeed already be familiar with a common fault with the headlining, which is notorious for showing signs of age. This example, however, stands head and shoulders above some other examples, boasting a replacement headlining, that looks absolutely fantastic.
Overall, the interior of this Range Rover looks rather impressive for its age, still showing off its Magnolia leather upholstery and tech with very little to fault.
There are of course signs of age showing with the leather as mentioned, along with minor wear to door cards, scratches in the Piano Black details, and the expected signs of wear throughout.
That being said, few P38 Range Rovers seem to age this well, and the overall condition of the interior deserves fair praise.
There are of course signs of age showing with the leather as mentioned, along with minor wear to door cards, scratches in the Piano Black details, and the expected signs of wear throughout.
That being said, few P38 Range Rovers seem to age this well, and the overall condition of the interior deserves fair praise.
The Exterior
- Beluga Black paintwork
- Headlight protectors
- Excellent condition
Finished in Beluga Black, this Range Rover appears to have aged like fine wine, now showing off its mean exterior with pride. As the mileage would suggest, there are of course defects and marks to note.
In addition to the usual road rash to the front end, there is a small amount of corrosion showing behind the front left mudguard, along with minor scratches and marks along the body. There also appears to be new paint or sealant to the back wheel arch as pictured and minor marks to the bumpers.
Defects aside, the finish is still rather impressive for a vehicle with the mileage shown today, especially if original.
Defects aside, the finish is still rather impressive for a vehicle with the mileage shown today, especially if original.
Moving around the vehicle, trim pieces and badging seemingly show only minor signs of age, and the lights appear to greatly benefit from the protection of their protectors. There are minor marks to brightwork, but nothing that captures your vision immediately.
This Range Rover proudly sits on 3-spoke alloys, which may very well still show their original finish. As such, areas of corrosion and light curbing are to be expected, along with perhaps the usual stubborn brake dust in the barrels. The wheels are wrapped in a welcome set of Dunlop Grandtrek tyres, with plenty of tread left to enjoy.
The Mechanics
- 4.6L V8
- Automatic transmission
- Air suspension
- High and low-range gears
- Sport and manual mode
- Well maintained example
Sometimes all you really need in life is a 4.6L V8 and the accompanying soundtrack.
Benefitting from regular servicing and maintenance, the engine is said to fire up right away and runs as sweet as a nut. The engine is paired with a trusty automatic transmission, with options for sport mode and manual mode.
Being a Range Rover, there are of course also low-range gearing options, as well as Land Rover’s clever terrain controls.
Benefitting from regular servicing and maintenance, the engine is said to fire up right away and runs as sweet as a nut. The engine is paired with a trusty automatic transmission, with options for sport mode and manual mode.
Being a Range Rover, there are of course also low-range gearing options, as well as Land Rover’s clever terrain controls.
Unlike many other P38 Range Rovers that now sport a coil and spring conversion, this example still retains the original air suspension. More remarkably in comparison to other examples, the system still works, and faultlessly performs from access height, to fully raised.
As mentioned, the vehicle has certainly been well maintained and serviced over the years, as now proven by this Range Rover’s excellent mechanical health. Included invoices detail items like new head gaskets, replacement coil packs, spark plugs, and a new ECU, in the last year alone.
The above work was carried out by renowned specialist Black Country 4x4 in Tipton, W Midlands.
The above work was carried out by renowned specialist Black Country 4x4 in Tipton, W Midlands.
Summary
Presented with a fantastic engine and trim configuration, this Range Rover Vogue stands as a fantastic example of the legendary P38 Range Rover.
Benefitting from years of regular servicing and maintenance, the vehicle now performs brilliantly, and would make a superbly practical vehicle moving towards the winter.
Benefitting from years of regular servicing and maintenance, the vehicle now performs brilliantly, and would make a superbly practical vehicle moving towards the winter.
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