Land Rover Discovery

1998 to 2004 · SUV

Over the past 12 months, 41 have sold publicly at a median of $11,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $11,300. Across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $2,800 to $49,750, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$11,300
High confidence · $4K to $21K
Up 1.2% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$11,500
Sales · 12 mo
41

The market

Every recorded 1998 Land Rover Discovery sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Cars & Bids
$22,000 · 100,000 mi · Tangiers Orange
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$10k$20k$30k$40k$50kNov 202320252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $11k
Sold Bid to, not sold
119 sales · 10 unsoldmedian $12kupdated Oct 2026

Community

Latest results

The newest 1998 Land Rover Discovery sales with photographs
1998 Land Rover Discovery, sold Oct 2026

Sold $12,500

2004 · Bonatti Gray · 138,000 mi
Oct 22, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1998 Land Rover Discovery, sold Oct 2026

Sold $17,001

2000 · White Gold Metallic · 54,000 mi
Oct 6, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1998 Land Rover Discovery, sold Oct 2026

Sold $8,988

2000 · Java Black · 119,000 mi
Oct 5, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1998 Land Rover Discovery, sold Oct 2026

Sold $12,550

2003 · Chawton White · 157,250 mi
Oct 5, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
1998 Land Rover Discovery, sold Sep 2026

Sold $5,745

€5,000
2004 · silver · 171,778 mi
Sep 21, 2026 · Car & Classic
Euro-zone sales ran 5% below US sales for the same models over 3 years.
1998 Land Rover Discovery, sold Sep 2026

Sold $3,000

2003 · Zambezi Silver · 103,000 mi
Sep 21, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every Series 2

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Every Series 2. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Discovery1998 to 2004HSE2003 to 2004
Shifty Estimate$11,300$10,500
Sold median$11,50041 sales$8,6003 sales
12-month moveUp 1.2%Too few sales to call
For saleNoneNone
Other Discovery generations

Specifications

Engine
V8, 4.0L
Power
182 hp
Torque
250 lb-ft
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD

Common questions

How much does a Land Rover Discovery cost?

Over the past 12 months, 41 have sold publicly at a median of $11,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $11,300. Across the most recent 250 sales on file, prices ran from $2,800 to $49,750, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $11,300, up 1.2% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 41 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

How many Land Rover Discovery have sold?

Shifty has at least 250 public sales of the Land Rover Discovery on file.

What has a Land Rover Discovery sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $22,000Oct 26, 2026Tangiers Orange · 100,000 mi
  • $12,500Oct 22, 2026Bonatti Gray · 138,000 mi
  • $17,001Oct 6, 2026White Gold Metallic · 54,000 mi

About the 1998 Land Rover Discovery

The first-generation Discovery represents Land Rover's brilliant pivot from purely utilitarian vehicles to family-friendly adventure machines. Launched in 1989 and refined through 2004, the Discovery combined genuine off-road capability with seven-seat practicality that no competitor could match. The distinctive stepped roofline and asymmetrical rear spare tire mount became iconic design elements that defined the SUV aesthetic of the 1990s. Under the hood, the reliable 4.0-liter Rover V8 delivered adequate power while the coil-spring suspension provided a civilized on-road ride without compromising its legendary rock-crawling abilities. These Discoverys are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their honest engineering and pre-electronic simplicity. Clean examples with maintenance records are becoming harder to find, particularly the desirable Series I models. For enthusiasts seeking authentic British adventure capability without Defender harshness, the Discovery offers compelling value in today's collector market.

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