2001 Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover Discovery (2001)
for sale

Price: US $3,500.00

Description:

Available today is my 2001 Land Rover Discovery SD. I recently purchased this from a professor friend at the local University, who was offered a job in Europe and had to leave on short notice. He knew I always admired his Land Rover and offered it to me at a price I couldn't pass up. Being my third car, however, I rarely ever use it, so I've decided to offer it for sale here on eBay.
First off, this car has a salvage title. My friend was involved in a minor accident on the vehicle's front right side Christmas Day 2012. The insurance company, given the age of the vehicle and the cost of the bodywork, wrote it off. My friend loved this Land Rover, though, and decided to keep it and get the bodywork done. This cost just over $3600. In 2013, he replaced the head gasket set, which cost almost $2500. In the past two years he also spent almost $2000 on brake work and a driveshaft overhaul. So, doing the math, over $8000 in work has been put into this car in the past 2 1/2 years. I have all records of service, which were performed exclusively at British Performance in Mission Viejo CA.
Mechanically, then, the car runs superbly. No problems with the engine or transmission. No electrical issues. The only thing I've noticed is some moisture on the floor in front when I have the A/C on high. I researched it and it looks like it is most likely a clog in the A/C drain hose--an easy fix by applying compressed air, according the to the internet. That noted, everything works in the interior as it should. The A/C does blow ice cold. For the interior, the only wear to note is on the driver's seat from getting in and out of the car (shown in the pics above). The exterior is also in excellent condition with only minor wear. No problems to note.This is a CA car, and it was smogged just over three months ago . The tags are good until August 2016.
Overall, this is an exemplary Land Rover--I believe it would be hard to find another one of this era in this well-maintained condition. I bought it in a heartbeat because it was so well preserved--I just can't justify keeping it when it rarely gets used. Given the care and maintenance put into the vehicle I am asking $3500 or best offer. If you are in the Southern California area, you are more than welcome to schedule a test drive.
Any questions, please ask!

update: 2015-07-02

Features:

Condition: Used VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): SALTL15471A293969
Year: 2001 Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Land Rover Transmission: Automatic
Model: Discovery Body Type: SUV
Trim: Series II SD Sport Utility 4-Door Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Engine: 4.0L 3950CC V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated Vehicle Title: Salvage
Drive Type: 4WD Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 169XXX Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black Fuel Type: Gasoline
Interior Color: Tan For Sale By: Private Seller
Item description Available today is my 2001 Land Rover Discovery SD. I recently purchased this from a professor friend at the local University, who was offered a job in Europe and had to leave on short notice. See full item description

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