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1997 Land Rover Discovery Xd - Very Rare on 2040-cars

US $6,000.00
Year:1997 Mileage:135073
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1997 Land Rover Discovery XD. Special Edition Discovery XD with AA Yellow paint. Produced only for the North American market, the Special Vehicles Division of Land Rover created only 250 of these vehicles. Some have estimated there are less than 150 remaining.  I purchased this vehicle preowned through a dealer while it was still under factory warranty. I have owned the vehicle since that time.  I have always run full synthetic oil at 3K mile interval changes.  Vehicle has been used lightly off-road at sanctioned Land Rover Club and Land Rover Dealership “Wheels” events.  Hard to part with the vehicle but I can’t justify hanging on to it with other projects that need my attention and money. I would rather see someone getting enjoyment out of it then sitting in my garage. The engine runs strong and shifts smoothly with only 135K miles (averaging less than 8K miles per year). Vehicle has never been smoked in. I make no claims to this being a perfect vehicle but that said, for a 17-year-old vehicle, it looks and runs great!! Air Conditioning is ice cold. If you know Land Rovers you will know some seeping and leaking is not unusual and this vehicle is no exception.  Most visible leak on a garage floor is the power steering fluid, which is leaking from the power steering box.  The vehicle has been well serviced and maintained primarily at Land Rover Dealerships.  The vehicle has had full seat covers since new so the fabric looks excellent!! Over $5K in accessories and KIT; save yourself the time and money of building one up yourself and take advantage of this well equipped vehicle.  I have owned many Rovers and this has been a great vehicle. Happy Bidding on this rare XD! 

Modifications and Accessories include:

  • Rovertym Front Bumper
  • Rovertym Rock Sliders
  • Hi Country Off Road Rear Bumper
  • QT Diff Guards Front and Rear
  • XD Front Skid Plate
  • XD Slimline Safety Devices Roof Rack
  • XD Rear Ladder
  • Land Rover Rear Lamp Guards
  • Old Man Emu Heavy Duty Suspension
  • (4) Hella 4000’s on Roof Rack
  • (3) Land Rover Factory Off Road Lights on Front Bumper
  • BF Goodrich Mud Terrains – Front 60% remaining / Rear 10% Remaining
  • XD Seat Covers – (Front two are tearing/Rear in good condition)
  • XD full floor mats including rear loadspace
  • New Battery


Issues/Repairs Needed:

  • Power steering Box has slow leak
  •  Hood and roof clear coat peeling
  • ABS Brake light on (This light appeared when I modified the rear bumper several years ago to an aftermarket steel bumper (Hi Country Off Road) and removed extra brake lights that were previously in lower factory bumper.
  • Headliner Sagging (pinned up)
  • Transmission Mounts should be replaced at some point (I bought the parts new from Rovers North and will provide to buyer but did not replace)
  • Rear tires should be replaced
  • Rust on lower B Pillar on Drivers Side only (see picture)

Terms:

VEHICLE IS SOLD AS-IS - NO WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

NO REFUNDS ON AUCTION

BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKUP IN BEAUFORT, SC

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