Land Rover Discovery
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 382 public sales of the Land Rover Discovery. The records run from February 2018 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 76 sold at a median of $11,800. The Shifty Estimate runs from $9,700 for the Series 1 Discovery to $23,300 for the L462 HSE.
Generations
Versions
About the Land Rover Discovery
- Built
- 1989 onward
- Versions
- 5
- Body styles
- SUV
- Engine
- V8, 3.5L
- Power
- 134 hp
- Top speed
- 96 mph
The Discovery was shown at the Frankfurt show in September 1989. Its press launch followed in Plymouth in late 1989. The TDi 300 diesel came in 1994. The five-cylinder TD5 was launched with the Discovery S2 in 1998. The Discovery S2 was only made as a five-door. The TD5 made 136bhp and the V8 made 182bhp.
The Discovery 3 was unveiled at the 2004 New York Motor Show and tagged LR3 in the US. It replaced the ladder frame with an Integrated BodyFrame and added all-round independent suspension. It also introduced the Terrain Response system. The UK V8 was a 4.4-liter unit with 295 bhp.
The Discovery 4 replaced the 4.0-liter V6 and 4.4-liter V8 with two diesels and a 5.0-liter V8. Its diesel V6 grew from 2.7 to 3.0 liters.
A new Discovery led the Land Rover stand at the Paris Motor Show on September 29, 2016. It was designed to seat seven full-sized adults. In 2026 the lineup is Landmark, Tempest and S. Tempest was introduced in 2025.
Sources: Autocar: Land Rover Discovery, we drive every generation, Car Enthusiast: Land Rover Discovery 3 unveiled, carsales: Land Rover Discovery 4 review, JLR Media: new Discovery in Paris, JLR Media: Discovery Landmark
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Land Rover Discovery cost?
In the past 12 months, 76 sold at a median of $11,800. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $8,988 and $17,001. The Shifty Estimate runs from $9,700 to $23,300, depending on version.
What is a Land Rover Discovery worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. L462 HSE: $23,300. L319 (4/LR4) HSE: $11,300. Series 2 HSE: $10,500. Series 1 Discovery: $9,700.
What is the cheapest Discovery to buy?
The Series 1 Discovery has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $9,700. In the past 12 months, 8 sold at a median of $8,950.
Which Discovery is worth the most?
The L462 HSE has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $23,300. In the past 12 months, 3 sold at a median of $22,222.
How many Land Rover Discoverys have sold?
Shifty has recorded 382 public sales since February 2018. 76 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $10,000 on Oct 20, 2026.
What generations of the Land Rover Discovery are there?
Shifty tracks 5 generations of the Land Rover Discovery. In order: Series 1 (1989 to 1998), Series 2 (1998 to 2004), L319 (3/LR3) (2004 to 2009), L319 (4/LR4) (2010 to 2016) and L462 (from 2017). The busiest is the Series 2, with 44 sales in the past 12 months. The L319 (4/LR4) has the highest 12-month median, at $20,050.
Which Discovery sells most often?
The Series 1 Discovery trades most often, with 78 recorded sales. 8 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Land Rover Discoverys sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 12 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (4), Car & Classic (2), Collecting Cars (1) and Hagerty Marketplace (1).
How many miles do Land Rover Discoverys have when they sell?
Across the last 20 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 95,300 miles. The lowest showed 37,000 miles and the highest 171,778 miles.
Where do Shifty's Land Rover Discovery prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Land Rover Discovery. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.