1995 Land Rover Discovery 300TDi

Highlights

• Collectible modern classic British 4x4, offered for sale from nine-year ownership
• Desirable seven-seat configuration with inward-facing rear occasional seats
• Benefitted from extensive mechanical work, including replacement gearbox, exhaust, timing chain, and rear differential
• Previously subject to bodywork restoration and subsequent respray
• Clean MOT valid until June 2027

The Appeal

Land Rover’s introduction of the Discovery in 1989 proved to be a masterstroke, combining the proven chassis and four-wheel-drive system of the Range Rover with a more practical and family-oriented package. Arriving just as demand for versatile leisure vehicles began to grow, it successfully bridged the gap between rugged off-roader and everyday transport.
As the years have passed, first-generation models have become an increasingly rare sight. Their exceptional off-road capability has seen many examples modified for recreational use, often with extensive suspension, body and chassis alterations. As a result, well-preserved and largely original examples are now particularly sought after.
Finished in an attractive colour scheme that suits the model’s distinctive styling, this Discovery has benefitted from significant mechanical attention as well as a respray. Accompanied by an extensive history file documenting its care and upkeep, it represents an appealing opportunity to acquire a well-presented example of one of Land Rover’s most influential models.

Key Information

• Mileage: 147,979 miles (unwarranted, reported through history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 2 June 2027 (clean pass)
• Technical specs: 2.5-litre turbocharged inline-four diesel, five-speed manual gearbox
• Paperwork: Significant history file of previous invoices as well as service book

Service History

• Comprehensive service from 2003 to 2025, see below details of further service history prior to 2003 and please refer to invoices within the photos.
• 04/03 – 76,810 miles – Julians of Didcot
• 12/00 – 62,342 miles – Stevens Motoring Services
• 07/99 – 48,388 miles – Stevens Motoring Services
• 02/99 – 44,169 miles – Stevens Motoring Services
• 07/98 – 35,776 miles – Colliers Land Rover
• 12/97 – 30,335 miles – Colliers Land Rover
• 06/97 – 23,701 miles – Colliers Land Rover
• 11/96 – 18,335 miles – Colliers Land Rover
• 06/96 – 13,227 miles – Colliers Land Rover
• 02/95 – 1,540 miles – Colliers Land Rover
• 10/94 – 5,211 miles – Colliers Land Rover

The Detail

• Finished in gold over a cream leather-trimmed cabin
• Black 16-inch alloy wheels with silver lip
• Equipment includes headlamp washers, front fog lights, electric front and rear windows, air conditioning, twin sunroofs, and an Alpine stereo
• Owned by the seller for nine years, kept at owners home, garaged and not used off-road
• Retained by the previous owner for 10 years
• Recent work on exhaust, gearbox, rear differential, alternator, starter motor, and engine bay carried out with supporting invoices
• Plastic header tank replaced with aluminium
• Hoses upgraded
• Turbocharger removed, cleaned and checked
• Aluminium radiator and electric fan fitted
• Suspension returned to OEM specification
• Bodywork overhaul under previous ownership
• Boot floor replaced
• Partial respray during current ownership (except the roof) and localised corrosion repaired
• Rust bubbles on sunroof and roof join area
• Carpets are in good condition, OEM rubber mats fitted throughout
• Roof lining renewed
• Drains checked
• Replacement gearbox and rear differential
• Brakes serviced
• New exhaust
• Timing chain replaced circa 2,000 miles ago
• Underside has been cleaned, protected and coated

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