£3,360
1996 Land Rover Discovery
Brightwells • UK • 13 May 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£3,360
1996 Land Rover Discovery
UK • 13 May 2026 • Lot 429
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Land Rover Discovery, imported from Japan, features a 3,948cc petrol engine, automatic transmission, and a 7-seater configuration. With 163,544 miles and over £1,180 spent on maintenance in June 2022, it boasts a long MOT until February 2027; however, there is an exhaust issue.
Condition
6
The vehicle is described as having age-related marks commensurate with its age and mileage, as should be expected from a nearly 30-year-old example. It requires some reconditioning. There is also an exhaust blow.
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163,544 miles
SALLJRMM3TA184711
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
P520GPF
1996
Auction
£3,360
1996 Land Rover Discovery
Brightwells • UK • 13 May 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Description Imported from Japan; 163,544 miles showing on the odometer; 7 seater option; 3,948cc petrol engine with auto transmission; over £1,180 spent in June 2022 alone to maintain the vehicle’s condition in 2020 This 1996 Land Rover Discovery is a highly usable modern classic that blends iconic British 4x4 styling with practical versatility.
Finished in timeless black over a beige leather interior, this example presents with the kind of character and presence that has made the Discovery a staple among enthusiasts, while also benefiting from Japanese import origins, often associated with cleaner and better-preserved vehicles.
Powered by the sought-after 3,948cc petrol engine paired with an automatic transmission, this Discovery delivers the smooth V8 experience these vehicles are known for.
First imported from Japan in 2020 and registered in the UK on 1st October 2020, it has had just three former keepers and currently shows 163,544 miles on the odometer.
This seven-seat example...
Price Analysis vs Other Discovery Is
£610
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,789
Median Price (Since 2020)
£101,035
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 18th Feb 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
163,502 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Feb 2026, 163,502 miles
Passed
On 25th Aug 2023, 163,438 miles
Passed
On 12th Sept 2022, 163,423 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 7th Sept 2022, 163,423 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT Mileage Trend
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
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