The Discovery II is a popular choice for overland builds with recent offerings including this 1999, 2001, and 2004. Traditionally, the older Discos have been something of an underappreciated value, but with the price of Defenders skyrocketing, we’re seeing a growing number of overlanders opting for the Discovery. What’s interesting is this vehicle is not just the “cheap alternative” but a legitimate overland vehicle that not only goes toe-to-toe with the Defender but, in some regards, betters it. It carries forward the rugged backcountry credentials and utility of the latter but introduces elevated refinement. Further still, when you consider the price difference between a pre-owned Discovery II and a same-year Defender, you’re left with enough money to fully outfit the former and travel around the world. That may seem like a bold statement, but often Defenders are 15 times the price (for example, this $6,400 2001 Discovery II versus a $99,000 1999 Defender 110). Today’s 2001 Land Rover Discovery II is one of the more expensive examples we’ve featured, but that’s because it’s been extensively modified. If you’d like to learn more about how the Discovery II can be uprated for travel, then check out builds from Xandera, Should I Get It Reviews, and Dayo Clinckspoor.
From the Seller:
“This 2001 Land Rover Discovery II SE was acquired in March 2020 and subsequently modified with a 5.3-liter Vortec L33 V8, Detroit Truetrac limited-slip differentials, and a lifted suspension with Fox shock absorbers and Old Man Emu coil springs. The truck is finished in Chawton white over beige leather upholstery and features dual-zone automatic climate control and heated front seats as well as a four-speed automatic transmission. Services performed under current ownership involved replacing the transfer case input shaft bearing and seal as well as the driveshafts, wheel hubs, and various brake components. This modified Discovery II is now offered on dealer consignment with a Carfax report and a clean Pennsylvania title.”
2001 Land Rover Discovery II SE
The Discovery has been uprated with a 5.3-liter Vortec L33 V8 motor that in stock configuration produces 310 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque (today’s example has been extensively uprated). A powerful motor is matched with impressive capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, a center locking differential, front and rear Detroit Truetrac differentials, and a lifted and uprated suspension. Inside, these rugged attributes are balanced with driver comforts that include:
- Leather heated seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rearview camera
- Kenwood head unit with JL Audio speakers
- Center console lockbox
Distinguishing Features
- Lifted suspension with Old Man Emu coil springs, Fox shock absorbers, and steering stabilizer, Lucky8 sway bar end links, and Dark Crow Designs rear track bar
- Method wheels with Yokohama Geolander M/T tires
- Lucky8 steel front bumper with Badland winch and Factor 55 flatlink
- Voyager Offroad roof rack
- Terrafirma rear tire carrier
- Rear ladder with Rotopax fuel container
- Solar panel
This 2001 Land Rover Discovery II is listed for $25,000 and is currently located in Wrightstown, Pennsylvania. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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