£5,432 • £3,500 - £2,500
1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1 3.9 V8
United Kingdom • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 14
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Land Rover Discovery 1, with a 3.9-litre V8 engine, is finished in Portofino Red over Grey cloth. Having been owned by the current keeper for 16 years and with recent maintenance, it presents an appealing opportunity for 4x4 enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car is described as tidy and well-presented, with a clean and original interior. Recent maintenance has been performed. However, it's a used car of considerable age so cannot be described as better than "Very Good".
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Transmission:
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Odometer:
104,216 miles
T161RJK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
A great opportunity to purchase a desirable petrol V8 Discovery 1
Finished in Portofino Red over a Grey cloth interior
Owned by the current keeper for the last 16 years
3 former keepers
Recent maintenance undertaken including work to brakes
Auctioneer's Notes:
A tidy and well-presented example of the increasingly desirable Discovery 1, this 1998 model was first registered in 1999 and is equipped with the sought-after 3.9-litre V8 engine and finished in Portofino Red over Grey cloth with Land Rover-pattern seat inserts.
It shows well both inside and out, benefitting from long-term ownership and a mileage reading of just 104,216 – notably low for its age.
Maintenance & Condition:
Recent work carried out in October 2025 includes new brakes front and rear, a new fuel pump, hub seals and driveshaft seals at a cost of £981.16.
The vehicle presents in tidy condition throughout, with the interior remaining clean and original in appearance.
History:
Owned by the curren...
Points of note
£800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,547
Median Price (Since 2020)
£39,217
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 15 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
104,195 miles
Registration Date
1999-05-05
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 16 2025 with 104,195 miles
Failed
On Oct 06 2025 with 104,181 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle upper arm suss port arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Front hub slightly leaking
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear in number of places under body under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Jul 28 2021 with 104,170 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle antitramp bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- underside and chassis waxoil protected
Passed
On Oct 16 2018 with 103,902 miles
Passed
On May 20 2017 with 101,714 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- exhaust blowing slightly from front clamp to manifold
Passed
On May 21 2016 with 99,398 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- various metal brake pipes corroded
Failed
On May 21 2016 with 99,398 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- various metal brake pipes corroded
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Jun 06 2015 with 97,639 miles
Failed
On May 30 2015 with 97,599 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Failed
On May 31 2014 with 95,969 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
User Entered:
- slght corossion to brake pipes
Passed
On May 31 2014 with 95,969 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slght corossion to brake pipes
Passed
On May 22 2013 with 94,460 miles
Failed
On May 18 2013 with 94,442 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Passed
On May 19 2012 with 92,973 miles
Passed
On May 21 2011 with 91,407 miles
Failed
On May 21 2011 with 91,407 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On May 29 2010 with 89,473 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Passed
On Jun 09 2009 with 88,098 miles
Passed
On May 22 2008 with 86,687 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On May 31 2007 with 81,642 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Apr 04 2006 with 70,408 miles
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