2004 Land Rover Discovery

SUV

4.6L 4554CC 278Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspira

Automatic

SALTL19414A865469

Clear

Gasoline

2004 Discovery 2 S-Type 65K miles Introduction: Kick off the official start of the summer season with this officially AWESOME 2004 Discovery. Argued by most as the best Land Rover every built, this example would is a proud representative of all the reasons why that sentiment is true. If you have been doing your research and have seen them around town, then you know that the ’04 Discovery’s are the final model year of this beloved body style and as such, come with all of the refinement, upgrades and options that were developed along the way in the 15 year run of the Discovery. They sat next to the new generation of full-size Range Rovers in the show-room, and they offer a lot of their upgrades of that model as well. They straddle the fence between Land Rover’s heritage and future and the best of them (such as this one) are already making clear that they are the next investment-class model to obtain. Don’t miss out on this exceptional truck, they are very hard to find with these low miles – in original, unaltered condition! Service and Reliability: Many of you know I race Land Rovers – as such, all of the care and insight that goes into a career spanning almost 20 years now gets poured into each and every one of my trucks to make them the best they can be. • Complete 3 angle valve job and head gasket service including: cooling system fluid flush and renewal, head gasket renewal, head stretch bolt renewal, intake resealed, valve covers resealed, throttle body de-ice plate resealed, exhaust system resealed, engine oil and filter renewed. $2250 value • Brand New factory radiator and Genuine low temp t-stat fitted. $850 value • 30K mile interval service including: genuine spark plugs, New STI spark plug wires, New air element, New Belt, Differential fluids renewed, transfer case fluid renewed, transmission fluid renewed, all safety components inspected and adjusted to factory spec. $895 value • ABS System Service – Full system flush and brake fluid renewal, SVS service, new master cylinder installed. $850 value • AC System Service. $350 value • Brand new race inspired vented/slotted/drilled rotors with organic race pads fitted all around. $1650 value • Newly Fitted Set of General Grabber tyres. $800 value • Brand new headliner installed. $400 value • Concourse Quality Vehicle Detail. $400 value • Clean California title, Excellent CARFAX-Certified & passed new stringent California Star-Smog certification with flying colors. Priceless! Styling and Funtions: If you’ve scanned ahead to the pictures, you are no doubt excited by how immaculate this truck is. It looks like a brand new vehicle. And honestly, it looks and feels better in person! The original Java Black paint finish is still deep and glossy and gets envious looks everywhere it goes... If you look even closer you can’t help but find yours truly in a few of the listing pictures as the reflection is near mirror like. The Alpaca Beige interior is also exceptionally clean with Ash colored carpets still being soft and plush – the result of fanatical attention and constant care. The air conditioning is ice cold and the heat is great too. Around town in Beverly Hills, this vehicle is a total head turner and with all of its recent servicing and transmission in selectable “Sport” mode, I can leave even the new full sized Range Rovers in my dust when the light turns green. The ‘03/’04 ONLY instrument cluster owes its aggressive styling to the performance and engineering accomplishments of BMW, the company which owned Land Rover from ’99 through ‘04. If you look ahead to the LR3 clusters you may just find another genetic influence... Rounding out the sleek look of this vehicle is one of my PERSONAL favorite options: the upgraded advanced headlight assemblies. Not only do they project a beam pattern that was years ahead of its time, the lamp assembly itself includes two vertical amber side markers; a final nod to the Discovery’s heritage and evolution from the first Series Vehicles of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. It’s a really cool fusion of the original Land Rover design with the final years of the original lineage. The best thing about the “S-Package” 04’s in my opinion is the non-sunroof roof. You get more head room, more protection from the sun, greater roll strength and let’s be honest here – a worry free “my sunroofs will never break” headline! This seems to be the most desired set up for inclement weather and off-road pursuits. If we are to nit-pick here "trying" to find cosmetic flaws, you will find a scuff on the right front corner of the front bumper. Nothing that screams doom and gloom – but there never the less. There is also a blemish in the plasti-coat push portion of the bumper favoring the LH side. The rear of the roof has minor sun-fade. But if these are "problems" with a Land Rover Discovery, we should all be so lucky!!! Performance and Operation: EVERYTHING WORKS. Autolocks, remote, windows, door handles, lights, seats, HVAC controls, factory stereo ALL. WORK. PERFECTLY. …and yes… cruise control works perfect, too!!! The steering is crisp, the suspension is tight, and the drivetrain has been fully serviced making it a total blast to drive. Hit the gas and this truck powers on to the freeway with total confidence and BEGS you to push beyond 100mph. There are absolutely no shimmes, shakes, clunks, vibrations or wanderings of any kind. The cabin, even at speed, is wonderfully quiet and the OEM stereo delivers concert like quality sound – windows up or down! We forget what it difference such low miles can make, but the leap in performance from my 04 D2 (which has 130K miles on it) to this example is EXPONENTIAL. There are no ticks/knocks or noises and there are no overheating or oil pressure issues. In fact, I now make it common practice to install the lower temp thermostat on all D2’s to shave off 10-15 degrees from their running temperature. D2’s typically run around 195 degrees. This t-stat is also a genuine part (designed for sub-Sahara locales) and keeps them running at 180 degrees. The suspension is plush and quiet, the steering is absolutely crisp – she still retains that railroad like quality ride lost with higher mileage D2’s. There is a common sentiment that Disco’s will never have great stopping power. This truck proves that statement wrong and illustrates how great of an ABS system it is, when properly serviced. Not only that – with race inspired upgrades in hardware this truck has GREAT stopping power and with every hour put on her, the system continues to bed-in and increase in performance On a final note, this gorgeous truck is leak free – so go ahead and put her on your nice driveway so you can always enjoy a good look at her out the front window! Purchasing, Perspective & Why Buy From Me: Please read my outstanding feedback from folks like you! No one sends off a Land Rover or Range Rover better than me, PERIOD. It’s the vehicle I drive, and the vehicle I RACE. Nearly two decades of Rover ownership and service are poured into every Rover that I see into new hands. The commitment to service here is a commitment to my own passion and to a shared bond between enthusiasts. You wont find that anyplace else. Beware of any vintage Rover that does not share the same service points as the ones I advertise with my collection. They are ESSENTIAL for long term reliability and any Rover without these services are ticking time bombs. I am not a Land Rover tech that drives home in a Honda Civic. I come from a long line of British Car technicians and Live, Breathe and even RACE the green oval. I understand ALL of your concerns and needs and do my best to ensure that you will be happy based on a simple, yet powerful concept: DOES THIS VEHICLE MAKE ME HAPPY? WOULD I PUT MY FAMILY IN IT? WOULD I LOVE TO HAVE IT? The answer is always yes. And that’s when I know they are ready. I care. I know you do, too. To that point - watch out for my copy cats. It has come to my attention that people claim they work with/partner with me. This is not true. If you aren’t buying one from me… its, well, NOT from me!!! THE IDEA OF "NEW TO ME VS. A NEW CAR" I am VERY proud of each and every Rover that I hand select and hand-craft. As amazing as all of them are, i wouldnt ever say any of them are "perfect." None of them are and I have only used the term museum piece ONCE. And i am well aware of the qualifiers for that monicker. With each and every listing, i try to capture the flavor of what strikes me about each vehicle. I try to capture their essence. I try to make the description feel like a conversation between you and I, or even a phone call. Covering the general and intimate details that stand out to me. That said, we all know that while they are all Rovers, all made in the same place, each one is different. It is not possible to discuss every nut and bolt, but I have done my best to list and discuss what would matter to ME. Let me know what matters TO YOU. While she may soon be “new to you” she is “not new” and you should be prepared for all that is involved with owning a used vehicle. She is sold as-is without warranty or exception and there are no refunds. That said, there is not ANYTHING that concerns me about her overall reliability, cosmetics and functionality. If there were gross issues, I would be talking about that – in fact – I would have fixed them! I invite you to ask ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS NOW! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE – ASK AWAY! There are no queries too obscure; your satisfaction is the goal here. Additionally, eBay offers a 3rd party inspection service to verify ALL of your acquisition needs IN PERSON. Purchase of the vehicle = SATISFACTION. Once this auction is over, the winning bid and purchase imply that satisfaction has been achieved and will be understood as such. This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION so you are bidding to win! Please make sure that you bid ONLY what you are prepared to pay. This means, when the auction is over, and the winning bid is placed, this becomes THE SALE PRICE of the vehicle. Under no circumstances does it open the door to negotiate or back out of your commitment. The people bidding for this vehicle actually want it. Do not spoil their chances at ownership by arm-chair bidding. Yes, everyone joins eBay at some point, and there is no prejudice against lower transaction numbers here – HOWEVER – if I suspect and/or become aware of any insincerity on the part of said bidder, I reserve the right to cancel all bids from and block that insincere bidder from this auction. Completion of this transaction is fairly straight forward. Once the auction is over, I will be contacting the winner immediately and we can discuss sending ownership materials and payment. YES – I can help with shipping – I will Who is this truck for? If you have always loved Land Rovers or have just begun to… well… Discover them, this is the truck to absolutely go for. It’s got a fantastic heritage feel yet somehow seems totally modern. That’s what make the 04’s so special. Its veteran worthy and newbie ready to be a daily driver, seasonal home vehicle, and most likely – the optimal platform for an unstoppable off-road build project. Whatever the intent, this truck is certainly up to the task and will serve its new owner with distinction, performance, and looks that are a cut above anything else out there. Thanks for the interest and as always GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY ROVERING!!!