2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 5.0 V8 - VAT Q

KEY FACTS

• This Land Rover Discovery 4 is a highly capable and refined V8-powered luxury SUV, combining strong performance with impressive off-road ability and everyday practicality.
• It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, driving all four wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission.
• A Japanese-market example, this Discovery 4 was first registered in 2012. It was imported into the UK and first registered with the DVLA in April 2026. Due to its recent registration, the vehicle is not yet showing on the HPI database.
• The odometer indicates 60,126 miles, though this is not warranted.
• Please note: this is a VAT-qualifying / tax-deductible vehicle for those who are able to reclaim it. This means that the ‘hammer price’ includes VAT, and the winning bidder will be provided with a VAT invoice.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Discovery 4 is finished in the stylish shade of Sumatra Black, over a black leather-trimmed interior, punctuated by brushed aluminium and gloss-black trim.
• It rides on a set of 20-inch twin five-spoke alloy wheels finished in gloss-black with diamond-cut faces, fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season tyres.
• Equipment includes xenon headlights, LED driving lights, rear parking sensors, privacy glass, cruise control, a central infotainment system with satellite navigation and Bluetooth connectivity, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, a heated windscreen, terrain response control, electrically adjustable ride height, hill descent control, a panoramic glass sunroof, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a Harman/Kardon sound system, and electrically adjustable heated front seats with three-position driver memory.
• Accompanying the sale is the owner’s book pack in a blue leather wallet, some Japanese service history records, and two remote keys.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 26 March 2026 at an indicated 60,037 miles, resulting in a clean, first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The seller states that the last maintenance was carried out in April 2026 at an indicated 60,126 miles by a 4x4 specialist, which consisted of an engine oil and filter change, new front and rear coolant manifolds, replacement front wishbone bushes, and the timing chains and tensioners being changed.
• A service was performed in February 2019 at 59,451 km.
• Previous services were carried out in Japan in June 2012 at 2,786 km and in April 2013 at 8,428 km

SUMMARY

This Land Rover Discovery 4 5.0 V8 offers a compelling blend of naturally aspirated performance, luxury, and all-terrain capability, presented in a well-specified configuration. It is reported to benefit from recent major maintenance addressing known age-related items for this model. With its smooth V8 engine and versatile practicality, it would make an appealing choice as a refined daily driver or capable long-distance family SUV.

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