£5,600 (Est: £5,000 - £8,000)
1997 Land Rover Discovery 1 300 Tdi
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 29 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£5,600 (Est: £5,000 - £8,000)
1997 Land Rover Discovery 1 300 Tdi
UK • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 20005
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Land Rover Discovery 1 300Tdi is a well-maintained, three-door, five-seat model with 146,000 miles and a comprehensive service history. Recent mechanical work totaling over £4,000, along with its increasingly collectible status, enhances its appeal.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in great condition inside and presents well externally with some light patina consistent with age. There's no mention of significant damage, and recent maintenance suggests it's mechanically sound. Therefore, it's in very good condition with slight wear visible but no prominent dents or curb marks.
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146,000 miles
SALLJGBF7WA755544
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
R227DHB
1997
Auction
£5,600 (Est: £5,000 - £8,000)
1997 Land Rover Discovery 1 300 Tdi
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 29 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Background: The Discovery Series I cemented Land Rover’s reputation for combining genuine off-road capability with everyday usability.
Powered by the durable and much admired 300Tdi diesel engine, these cars are renowned for their longevity, mechanical simplicity and practicality.
The three-door variant is particularly sought after today, offering a more traditional and utilitarian character while remaining highly capable both on and off the road.
The Car:
First registered in 1998, this Discovery 1 300Tdi is a three-door, five-seat example showing 146,000 miles.
It has had just one former family ownership prior to the current owner, both recorded on the logbook.
The car benefits from a comprehensive service history, with main dealer servicing throughout its life apart from the last two services carried out within the past 12 months by a Land Rover specialist.
A substantial history file accompanies the vehicle, including invoices, paperwork, the original handbooks, service book a...
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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Previous Discovery I Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 1st Dec 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
144,588 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 2nd Dec 2025, 144,588 miles
Passed
On 30th Nov 2024, 130,909 miles
Passed
On 19th Dec 2022, 130,400 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Failed
On 19th Dec 2022, 130,400 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MOT Mileage Trend
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