2014 Land Rover Discovery 4

We know the vendor of this car very well and are fully acquainted with his modus operandi of importing exceptional prestige cars from Japan.

He knows, as do we, that luxury European brands have a good deal of kudos attached to them in the land of the rising sun and that, consequently, they are almost always pampered, cared-for, protected and curated with levels of care verging on the obsessive.

We also know that salt is used for throwing over the shoulders of Sumo wrestlers in Japan, not chucking all over the roads, and so it follows that Japanese cars coming our way from this vendor are invariably minty-fresh, squeaky-clean, salt-free and, frankly, world-class.

This very fine Disco 4 is no exception and must be one of the best preserved and curated examples out there anywhere.

Delivered new to Japan in July 2104, this RHD 7-seater iteration’s odometer is showing just 83,949 kms or, if you prefer, a mere 52,163 miles.

Here’s what you’ll be getting for your money.

• Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic with permanent four-wheel drive
• Body: 5-door, 7 seats
• Colour: Loire Blue with Almond leather interior and Nutmeg contrast stitching
• Trim finisher: Meteor 

Factory Options: 

• Power tilt/slide sunroof
• Meridian audio system
• Satellite navigation/CarPlay (colour screen)
• Reverse parking camera with full surround camera system
• Heated front and rear seats
• Heated front windscreen and washer jets
• Keyless entry and start
• Cruise control
• Automatic headlights with follow-me-home function
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Xenon headlights with power washers
• Rear seat climate control
• Rear bench with 35/30/35 split
• Auto-dimming interior mirror
• Voice control and personal phone integration
• Steering column adjustable for reach and rake
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Extended roof rails
• 19″ 7-spoke alloy wheels with 255/ 55R19 111W tyres
• Ambient interior lighting and dome/map lights
• Approach and puddle lamps front and rear
• Rear privacy glass (Optikool)
• Load-space cover and load-space mouldings
• Full electric driver’s seat with memory
• Centre console with closed bin and CD holder
• Front fog lamps 

The car is supplied to full UK specification, including: MPH speedometer, UK satellite navigation mapping, CarPlay, full UK frequency radio and audio compatibility.

It is ULEZ and CAZ compliant, rated for road tax at £360 per year and has no specialist or import uplift for insurance premiums.  

Never used off-road and wholly original, authentic, unmodified and unmolested, the car looks squeaky clean and minty fresh inside, outside and underneath.

This vehicle presents very well from every angle and has survived the passage of time with what would appear to be plenty of resilience and stoicism. 

The bodywork is straight and true, with tight, consistent and even panel gaps and shut lines. 

As far as we can see, there are no dinks, dents, creases or other aberrations to distract from the car’s fine lines and muscular silhouette.

The fabulous Loire Blue paintwork has retained plenty of shine and lustre, and the finish really pops and sings in the sunlight. 

Even entirely standard scuffs, light scratches and stone chips are far more noticeable for their absence than their presence.

The car’s wheels are beyond reproach and appear to have successfully avoided any kerbs or other roadside obstacles.

The front wheels are shod in CEAT SportDrive rubber, the rears in Davanti DX640. 

All tyres look to have plenty of useful life left in them.

The brightwork is fine throughout, as are the lights, lenses, badging and other exterior fixtures and fittings.

The interior is every bit a match for its exterior counterpart in terms of condition and quality.

It really is exceptionally well preserved, even for its low mileage, let alone its age.

The 7-seater format makes this space incredibly versatile. With the middle row and the two pop-up rear seats all laid down there’s enough room to transport a couple of wardrobes and at least half a grand piano. 

With all the seats deployed in the upright position, you’ve pretty much got yourself a mini-bus….but one that can navigate boulder-strewn terrain under enemy fire.

And you can have various seats, in various places, doing various things – as, how and when you see fit.

Throughout, the Almond leather upholstery is in first-class condition and the seats – all 7 of them – are comfortable, supportive and fully functional. 

The only exception to all this splendidness is a small cut to the leather atop the central storage cubby between the front seats. 

The door cards, headlining and carpets are all following the same script in terms of condition. There is some staining to the o/s/r mat.

We noticed some warping and deformation of the plastic door capping on the front passenger door and, to a lesser extent, on its driver’s-door counterpart.

It looks to our inexpert eye like something that may have been caused by very hot sunlight playing on the surface for rather too long at some point.

The steering wheel and other controls look fine to us, and the vendor assures us that all buttons, dials, gauges, knobs, levers and switches do what they’re supposed to do in a timely and uncomplaining fashion.

The engine and engine bay look very clean, tidy and ordered, with everything in its right and proper place.

The chassis and underpinnings look to have oodles of integrity, and we’ve seen nothing to make us doubt the car’s mechanical or structural honesty.

The seller commented to us: "its worth mentioning it is powered by the 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine (JLR AJ126), a well-proven non-Ingenium powertrain. This petrol engine is not affected by the issues associated with V6 diesel variants or later Ingenium engines and is widely regarded as a robust and established unit within the JLR range."

The car comes with a gold-plated, nailed-on, bona-fide, full and complete service history.

While resident in the Land of the Rising Sun, all routine maintenance, servicing and repair work was carried out by JLR Japan.

If your command of the Japanese language is up to muster, you can read all about it in the documents section.

The most recent full service was carried out in October 2025.

The car comes with a recent HPI report, full sets of keys, its original book pack, a V5C and an MoT certificate - with no advisories whatsoever - that’s valid until 18th August 2026.

This is a car that you can fill with people; fill with stuff; half-fill with people and half-fill with stuff; drive very briskly thanks to a supercharged 6-cylinder engine; drive in great comfort thanks to air suspension; drive through rivers, up mountains and across continents; and confidently park outside (a) Lidl or (b) Claridges, without fear of embarrassment. 

There’s quite a strong case for saying that this is just about all the car you’ll ever need. 

And if you’re holding out for a better example to come along, prepare yourself for a very long wait.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of £20,000 - £25,000. 

And remember: there’s no buyers fees now, so you only pay the amount you bid.

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