Highlights
- Single keeper from new,
- Low mileage of just over 36,000 miles
- Full service history from Land Rover and two service centres
- Never used off-road
- MOT to February 2026 with no advisories
- Very tidy P38 with desirable 4.6L V8 engine
The Appeal
Here is a genuine unicorn for Range Rover enthusiasts - a P38 that has covered just 36,000 miles in the hands of one keeper from new. It comes with full service history and the vendor confirms that it has never been used offroad and there is no tow bar fitted.
The result is a very well-kept Range Rover. It looks resplendent in Rioja Red with Sand leather interior, all of which is in good order thanks to that very limited use. Beneath the bonnet is the venerable 4.6L petrol V8.
The MOT history provides the reassurance that this is a solid and well-sorted P38. The current test runs to February 2026 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“The car's drive would put people to sleep. It has very low mileage with just over 36,000 miles, driven mostly in central London. It has never been used off-road. Since it was registered in 1997 it has had a single owner and driver.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered on 18th February 1997
- Single registered keeper from new
- Purchased from HR Owen, South Kensington, London
- Private plate P14 THA shown in photos is not included
- Car will be sold on plate P970 GPE
- Current MOT valid until February 2026 with no advisories
- Complete service history from Land Rover and two service centres advised by seller
- The vehicle has been kept in an indoor car park for many years we are told
The Condition
- Finished in Rioja Red exterior paintwork which presents well
- Paintwork appears to be original so shows some light marks and chips up close
- Some light trim marks to note including scuff to offside rear corner of bumper
- Bodywork presents well across arches, sills and underside
- No structural advisories on last MOT
- Fitted with 18" three-spoke, split-spoke alloy wheels
- Alloys show some light marks and kerbing in photos
- Fitted with matching quality Pirelli tyres all round
- Protective grills installed on both front and rear headlights
- Currently retains its original dealer number plates with private registration
- Plates will be changed prior to sale for new registration
- Beige/Sand leather interior with black piping
- Interior is very well kept with some minor points to note in photos
- High traffic areas such as the driver’s bolster and footwell in good order
- The ceiling upholstery has partially sagged as shown
- Some light deterioration to at least one door card trim as shown
- Radio is not currently working but is the original Land Rover unit
- AVS light illuminates when the battery is low
- Never been used off-road we are told
- Fitted with privacy glass which shows some marks in photos
The Mechanics
- 4,554cc V8 petrol engine
- 4spd automatic transmission
- Engine starts and runs well, we are told
- No modifications have been made to the engine according to the seller
- Primarily driven in central London states sellers
- The vendor states the car's drive is very smooth and comfortable
- Full service history by main dealers and independent garages advised
- No advisories on current MOT
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