1998 Land Rover Discovery

LSE Sport Utility

4.0L 3950CC V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

SALJY1247WA779900

Clear

GAS

Hello potential purchasers! You are bidding on a 1998 Land Rover Discover LSE. The SUV comes equipped with 4WD, power seats, power windows, power door locks, heated seats (untested), dual moon/sun roofs (front and back seats), CD player, cruise control, grille guard, towing package, roof rack, etc. FULL DISCLOSURE: I purchased this vehicle on eBay.com on 3-16-2014 from a private seller, R. Dietz, located in Los Angeles, California. I received the vehicle along with the signed title, registered to K. Feher, and several State of California Vehicle/Vessel Transfer and Reassignment Forms in the names of K. Feher to CarMax Auto Superstores California, LLC dated 2-11-2014, Glez Auto Sales to Autos Verduco dated 2-19-2014, Autos Verduco to M. Orta dated 2-20-2014, M. Orta to R. Dietz date left blank and R. Dietz to name/date left blank. Due to the title/transfer and reassignment forms, I have had issues with our West Virginia regional DMV office getting a new title/registration, a DMV representative stated that the title needs to be in the name of M. Orta followed by R. Dietz before I can transfer the title into my name; therefore, to keep my sanity in dealing with the DMV, I have decided to re-list the vehicle. I contacted Deputy Martin from our local sheriff's office, he searched the vehicle's VIN # and assured me that the vehicle has not been stolen. The following information comes from the original ad from R. Dietz on eBay Motors when I purchased the vehicle on 3-16-2014: Background: Let me begin with a little background. This truck was shipped over here in May of 1998 as some of the of the later 1998 Discovery to come to the US. It was ordered in a BEAUTIFUL color and option package. To begin with, this is a highly sought after and rare LE model. The LE model and this specific truck were optioned and were graced with trim such as chrome bumpers, LE badging and the highly sought after Boost wheels, chrome door trim and stainless steel door handles. The LE was given a beautiful interior make over with Lightstone seats, leather wrapped gear selector, wood accents, full wood center console, leather covered cubby lid, tri-color door panels with Lightstone leather edged map pockets and chrome "Land Rover" embossed door sills. The LE was one of the top of the line trim packages!. The Condition and Service: This truck has been ENTHUSIASTICALLY and PROFESSIONALLY maintained and serviced and is a high standard for Rover service! Let's start on the engine and drivetrain: This engine has LOW MILES (less than 9,000 a year), it was owned by a wonderful little family before I bought the truck from a client. Only 129,000 miles appear on the odometer and the entire truck shows the same care. There has been A TON of scheduled and preventive maintenance performed to this truck to keep in near brand new condition. The engine is very healthy and has loads of smooth power! -HEAD GASKETS As part of the preventive service schedule, this truck received brand new OEM head gaskets and OEM headbolts. It was installed by a master Rover tech with several decades of experience. The truck runs COOL as can be and has never overheated. -UPPER AND LOWER ENGINE GASKETS While being serviced, the valve cover gaskets, valley pan gaskets, valve stem seals, upper intake gaskets and crank seal, all resealed among a few other minor seals. NONE of these were leaking, but were done in order to keep with the same high regard and care. -WATER PUMP The truck received a brand new OEM water pump as part of the total servicing -RADIATOR The radiator was cleaned and rodded in order to keep maximum flow and keep this beauty nice and cool. The temp needle NEVER moves past 7/8pm even with the AC on and in traffic. -HOSES New OEM hoses -IGNITION Brand new Champion coppers (the RIGHT plugs) and wires. -EMERGENCY BRAKE Recently adjusted and tight, only a couple notches on the handle holds the truck tight -TRANSMISSION The trans was just given all new fluid and shifts great! -DIFFS and DRIVESHAFTS New gear oil in the diffs and lubricated u-joints -SWIVEL BALLS Fresh grease, serviced and shims Lets move to the suspension and brakes: -BRAKES Brand new OEM brake pad sin the front and rear -loads of pad life! The truck brakes great. No ABS lights! -SHOCKS Great feeling OEM shocks. They are soft on bumps and tight in corners. The trucks handles wonderfully! -STEERING The steering is tight and so direct and has no excess play as you may find in MANY Discoveries. Let's continue to the exterior: -PAINT The paint is very nice! It is a 8.5+/9 out of 10 easily. There is only minor signs that this truck was ever outside. There is a minor ding in the drivers side door and very minor scratches that are well below any expectation level for Discoveries or cars of this year. -WHEELS The wheels are in great shape with no major flaws or curbing. The Boosts look fantastic on the truck! -BRUSH GUARD This truck was optioned with the OEM chrome brush guard and is in great shape! It compliments the chrome bumpers wonderfully and shines bright! -OEM SAFARI LIGHTS Mounted on the brush guard are the VERY sought after FACTORY safari fog lights! These have the glass guards and look awesome! -GLASS Not to let a pebble defeat this truck, the windshield is great shape! -TRAILER HITCH The Disco has a factory trailer hitch and is wired up and ready to tow. -MUD FLAPS Discovery are notorious for missing mudflaps. Take a look next time you see one - the massive majority are missing at least one. This can be from the rubber drying out or from off-roading. This beautiful truck has all 4 and they are in great shape! Onto the cabin: -SEATS The Lightstone seats are fantastic. There is NO cracking, NO tears, NO seams coming apart. They are incredibly supportive with what feels like zero foam wear. -DOOR PANELS One of the big things with Discos is the top of the drivers side door panel gets cracked...not this one! All of the panels are free of dents or defects. -HEADLINER Another Disco trait is for the headliner to begin to sag as the OEM glue ages. This truck's glue found a similar fate with just a hint of a sag, so rather than let it come down the truck just received a BRAND NEW OEM color headliner. And without the OEM glue to go bad this will last a lifetime. -POWER SEATS All power seat functions work perfect! Hard to find in a Discovery! -SEAT HEATERS Dual front seat heaters work! A RARE find for a D1 Discovery!! -POWER LOCKS All doors lock and unlock with central locking function. The keyless entry unlocks and locks all doors and arms the alarm. Once and while the driver's side door requires the key to be uses and the lock sticks a little sometimes. It is a pretty normal Discovery thing and does not affect door function - doors close nice! -RADIO/CD CHANGER Alpine aftermarket radio works great and has CD, USB and Radio functions. -AC/HEAT AC is ice cold and Heat is earth core hot! -MIRRORS Power mirrors work perfectly! -WOOD Very nice wood on the console, doors and dash! The finish is great and the stain is smooth -STEERING WHEEL The leather is very nice! -MISCELLANEOUS The OEM roof rack bars are in their bag under the seats and the original jack and ramp are are the hood The Experience Driving this Discovery is fantastic. It is Lexus quiet inside, pulls and handles like a sports car and is as comfortable as a Rolls Royce. I hope you can tell by my long ad that this truck is a great pre-owned and beautiful Land Rover. It's tax season, treat yourself to this truck, that you will not have to dump TONS of money into in this NO RESERVE AUCTION! There is well over $5k in recent scheduled and preventive service alone in this truck so you are ready to go another 100k+++ of care free miles. Don't buy an unserviced truck for a little less than spend 3 times as much to get it to this level of service! ON A FINAL NOTE: Mr. Dietz explained that he knows K. Feher indirectly and that the vehicle was cared for. Based on what I know about the vehicle and its age, I would classify it to be in fair to good condition. Please be aware that the vehicle is sold in as/is condition. I would greatly appreciate serious bidders only. Please bid only if you intend to purchase the vehicle. All of the documentation from the State of California DMV will be mailed to the new owner along with the original window sticker, vehicle owner's manual, reference guides, service book, etc. Good luck and happy bidding!