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2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Station Wagon 5dr

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Details

  • Make: Land Rover
  • Milage: 135000 Miles
  • Year: 2005
  • Model: Discovery 3
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Location: Canterbury

Description

Discovery 3, V8 petrol 4.4L engine (2005) in black with grey leather. Only one owner from new: Director's company car for the first 2 years and then in private ownership of the same person for the remaining 19 years. Extremely rare UK supplied genuine RHD (not imported or LHD like others). This (AJ) V8 petrol engine sounds incredible, mated to a bulletproof (ZF) 6-speed gearbox it is widely regarded as the most reliable power-train in any Land Rover. Since I have been the only owner/driver (and always garaged) it is in great condition with excellent underside (no rust and never been off-road). I have maintained it regardless of costs and with the exception of blown light-bulbs, it has never failed its MoTs. The interior is in great condition with no tears or splits. Paintwork is generally in very good condition and all electronics work with many upgraded components to avoid the occurrence of common CAN-bus warnings (e.g. addition of a secondary/auxiliary battery and split-charge power management to reduce voltage fluctuations that can produce false/transient warnings common to all Discovery 3s). Brand new brake system (all four discs/pads/calipers/fluids replaced in 2026), gearbox and diff oil changed regularly and many new parts fitted (chains/pumps/belts/suspension/ebrake/aircon/etc.). Heated front+rear seats, heated front+rear windscreens, heated washers & heated/dipping side-mirrors; Climate Control, Cruise Control, Auto Xenon headlights & Auto windscreen wipers; Original off-road screen display/Satnav plus upgraded Carplay/Android system; Rear parking sensors plus rear-view (and interior) cameras; Roof bars, 7 seats, 2 keys, Auxiliary battery & Towbar (used for bike rack only); Original 18-inch LR alloy wheels with 4 brand new Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres fitted in 2026; Optional extras available for sale are upgraded front and rear LED lights, set of five 19-inch LR factory wheels with snow/winter tyres, boot divider plus loadspace cover, all original lights/indicators/grill/roof-bars and many other spare parts. After caring for this car for 21 years, a change in circumstances meant that I do not get to drive/enjoy it - less than 200 miles in the past 9 months - so I have decided to pass it on to a new owner who appreciates the joy and rising value of such a rare modern classic - only a few dozen genuine UK V8 Discovery 3s were ever sold (LR told me that mine is the only one in Kent). Currently on private plates, which shall be removed before sale.