HIGHLIGHTS

Desirable model
Low mileage
LPG conversion

THE APPEAL

Hugely successful from its launch in 1998, the Land Rover Discovery II took off where the Series l finished, but with around 720 improvements over the original. The interior was improved to make it more accommodating and include extra seats capable of carrying seven adults. The body has a few cosmetic improvements for a more modern look. Other enhancements included engines, suspension, gearing, and differentials, and the whole package came together very nicely to produce an excellent 4x4.

Things improved again towards the end of the production run with the launch of this model, the ES Premium. This model had all the goodies thrown at it to make the ultimate Discovery ll. Standard things like Aero roof bars, stainless steel side runners, rear parking sensors, upgraded HiFi, full leather, wooden centre console, twin sunroofs, heated windscreen, and the list goes on.

All of the above spec makes this 2004 Land Rover Discovery ll ES Premium V8 perfect if you are in the market for a luxury, well built 4x4, which has just 58,761 miles, an excellent service history, and, to top it off, it has an LPG conversion.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

V5 is present
Four previous keepers
Registered on the 29th September 2004
Owners manuals present
Two keys are included
Several previous invoices for parts and work carried out
Service book included, which shows services at:
- 11,789 - 13th December 2005
- 22,041 - 26th February 2007
- 28,982 - 11th March 2008
- 32,940 - 30th March 2009
- 36,284 - 21st June 2010
- 39,989 - 1st June 2011
- 47,486 - 5th March 2015
- 53,180 - 20th September 2019
- 55,246 - 9th September 2020
- 56,926 - 9th February 2022
LPG conversion invoice and certificate
The current MOT is valid until 9th October 2023

THE INTERIOR

Fitted with full black leather interior
The front seats are in excellent condition, with just a small amount of age-related creasing
Door cards are in excellent condition with no excessive scuffs or damage
The middle row of seats are also excellent and don't really look to have been sat in a great deal
The additional seats to make the Land Rover a seven-seater are in excellent condition
The dashboard is free from any splits or cracks
There is one switch blank missing to the left of the instruments
Instruments are working correctly with no warning lights present
The odometer shows a reading of 58,761 miles
Cruise control
The switchgear is in excellent condition and is reported to work correctly
Factory Land Rover navigation system head unit is present and working
Carpets are clean and tidy, with minimal wear
There is a set of all-weather Land Rover mats fitted to the front and carpet ones in the rear
Headlining is also clean and tidy, with no sagging or staining
Inside, the boot presents well and has a rubber mat fitted

THE EXTERIOR

Finished in Zambezi Silver
The paintwork is in very good condition and appears to be original
The panels align well with matching gaps around the doors, bonnet and rear door
There are a couple of minor car park dings on the driver's door, which haven't broken through the paint. A paintless dent specialist could possibly remove these after they have inspected them
Headlights are free from any damage and fitted with light guards
The foglights are free from any chips or cracks
The rear lights also have guards fitted and are damage free
All of the windows are bright and clear, with no noticeable scratches
The seals also appear to be in good condition
Front and rear sunroofs are fitted
Rear parking sensors
The wheels are generally in good condition, with just a small amount of lacquer peel on a couple
The front tyres have covered less than 1,000 miles, and the rears have a good amount of tread remaining
The spare wheel is in good condition and also has a newly fitted tyre

THE MECHANICS

Super smooth 4.0 litre V8
LPG Gas conversion carried out by well-known Rover V8 specialists RPI Engineering, Norwich
Automatic gearbox
Last serviced less than 2,000 miles ago
The Discovery starts up straight away without hesitation
It starts on petrol before seamlessly switching over to LPG for you to enjoy more economical motoring
The V8 pulls strongly through the gears, and the change is said to be smooth
Hi and Lo range operates correctly
No issues have been reported with the running or driving of the Discovery
A complete set of Koni suspension was fitted in 2008
The underside is in excellent condition, with just a very light amount of surface corrosion
No knocks or bangs have been reported to come from the suspension
The brakes bring the Discovery to a stop in a straight line

SUMMARY

The Discovery ll is undoubtedly heading for the modern classic status; it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find low mileage examples which haven’t had an enormous amount of off-road activity.

This makes this last of the run ES Premium V8 edition a superb opportunity for any 4x4 enthusiast. It is the luxury Premium edition and comes with a certified LPG conversion, making the V8 much more economical for everyday use.

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