2003 Range Rover Autobiography

It is an early example of an L332 Autobiography and has a comprehensive spec that includes a body-coloured grille and door handles, memory seats, electrically adjustable headrests, leather-bound grab handles, dark burr walnut veneer to entire centre console, rear heated seats, sunroof, and an electrically adjustable steering column among a host of impressive features.

The vendor tells us that the car drives extremely well and that everything works as it should, with the exception of the driver’s door mirror, which doesn’t ‘power fold’ to a close when asked to do so by the switch. 
 

The bodywork is very straight and there are no dents, dinks or other aberrations of note that we’ve spotted.

The panel gaps and shut-lines are consistent and even.

The paintwork, too, has endured the passage of time with impressive resilience and the finish has retained plenty of shine and lustre throughout.

It’s also a pretty timeless shade and is doing its fair share of heavy lifting in ensuring that the car really doesn’t look its age.

There are some scuffs and scrapes on the front bumper, particularly around the nearside corner and where the edge of the front valance meets the lower corner of the n/s/f wheel-arch.

All four wheels are exhibiting some kerbing, scuffing and de-lacquering, especially on the nearside.

The rubber - Michelin Latitude at the front and Pirelli Scorpion Zero at the rear (and in the boot) - looks as if it has a reasonable amount of life left in it.

There are some scuffs and nicks to the plastic housings on both door mirrors, plus some scratches and scuffs on the upper tailgate lifting handle.

The black exterior trim has held up pretty well, as far as we can tell, and the car’s lights, lenses, badging and other external fixtures and fittings all look to be in good order.

In general, the car’s overall external condition is far more a reflection of its low mileage than its age.
 

The interior on an L332 is always something a bit special, even today.

Back to the well-known Cotswold sheep herder and homebrew salesman Jeremy Clarkson, who opined, “It’s the best interior on any car, anywhere, ever, easily.”

OK.

This interior is holding its own and still looks classy, opulent and yet still somehow tastefully understated even 22 years after it left the factory.

The dark grey leather upholstery, with perforated leather on the seat squabs and back-rests, front and rear, has survived with a good deal of stoicism.

The only real creases and signs of wear are on the outer bolsters of the driver’s seat, but they’re pretty much commensurate with the vehicle’s mileage and age.

The rear seats, as so often, look virtually unused, as does the rear luggage area behind and under them.

There is a crack to the plastic on the driver’s seat base, and there are plenty of scuffs and scratches on its passenger seat counterpart.

For the most part, the dark and glossy burr walnut veneers have weathered the vicissitudes of time with plenty of pluck – but not entirely.

There is some fading around the edges of the veneers and under the lacquer on the wooden inserts on the front door handles and the ends of the dashboard that house the air vents.

There are some significant scratches to the lower sections of veneer on both nearside door cards.

The fabric above the storage binnacles on the front doors is a little baggy and loose in places.

The headlining throughout (and around the entirely functional sun-roof) is in good condition as are the carpets and rubber mats.

The steering wheel, gear selector and other controls are all good, bar the odd scratch here and there.

Some of the plastic surrounding the ignition key slot has broken away.

As far as we and the vendor are aware, all buttons, knobs, switches, dials and gauges do what they’re supposed to do without deviation, hesitation or repetition – the exception being the aforementioned driver’s door mirror ‘power fold’ function.  
 

The engine bay is clean, orderly and tidy.

There’s not a great deal to look at (it’s all lurking under protective covers and cowls), but what we can see appears to be present, correct and free of any obvious leaks or other deviations from acceptable.

The car’s undersides look solid and sound.

Everything seems to be possessed of a good amount of structural integrity.

Nothing we’ve seen has given us any reason to tut or frown.
 

It was MoT'd with no advisories whatsoever, that’s valid until 20th September 2026.

It has only had one advisory on any MoT since 2006, which is a pretty good sign, we think.

There are annual service invoices from 2012, 2014, and 2016.

The seller tells us the car has just been serviced and has recently had a new A/C condenser fitted.
 

The legend of the L332 is already well established, and deservedly so.

If you can find a good, low mileage example that drives superbly, has been diligently maintained and curated, and has a more or less impeccable MoT record – well, you’ve done exceptionally well for yourself.

But where would you find one like that?

Oh, hang on…

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £7,000 - £11,000.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Wandsworth, London. To arrange an appointment to inspect this vehicle, please use the ‘Enquire About This Vehicle’ button on the listing. Feel free to ask any questions, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.