1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II TD5

1999 Land Rover Discovery II Td5 – One Owner – 5-Speed Manual – Euro-Spec Turbo Diesel

This 1999 Land Rover Discovery Series II is a rare European-spec example powered by the desirable 2.5L Td5 turbo diesel engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Stored in our climate-controlled showroom in Aiken, South Carolina, it’s available now for viewing. A full walk-around video is available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/hDbnYLhg1-o. Looking to finance? Apply directly with our partner Woodside Credit at https://woodsidenew.defidirect.com/Application/apply?id=32200 or contact us for additional financing options.

We imported this Discovery directly from Italy, where it had remained with the original owner since new. Signore Antonella purchased the vehicle on August 10, 1999, from VARO 4X4, a Land Rover dealership located in city of Chivasso in Torino, Italy. Turino, also known as Turin, is located in the northwestern-most part of Italy, and is known for its temperate and dry climate, which helped preserved the underbody of this vehicle. The Discovery stayed registered in the Torino area under the original Italian plate ZA532DX for over 25 years. We retained all supporting documentation, including registration records, inspection history, and original owner’s manuals, to validate its one-owner status.

The vehicle left the Land Rover factory in Solihull finished in Epsom Green Metallic with a Bahama Beige cloth interior. The paint appears original and is in excellent condition, with no signs of respray or previous damage. Italy’s dry climate has kept the undercarriage clean, free from corrosion or rot. The exterior presents extremely well with a brand-new set of 245/75R16 BFGoodrich All Terrain tires mounted on the factory 5-spoke alloy wheels.

Power comes from Land Rover’s Td5 inline-five turbo diesel, developed under Project Storm and known for its rugged cast-iron block, electronic injection, and strong torque characteristics. It’s paired with the R380 5-speed manual transmission and full-time four-wheel-drive transfer case, making it a capable and engaging SUV both on-road and off-road. Driving this Discovery is a completely different experience from its U.S.-spec counterparts.

This example is lightly optioned in true European fashion, favoring reliability and simplicity over luxury. It features manual cloth front seats and dual manual sunroofs, which are often more reliable than the power-operated units found in U.S.-market trucks. Power features include keyless entry, power windows, locks, mirrors, steering, and brakes. The rear is equipped with a cargo cover, defroster, rear wiper, and side storage compartments on both sides.

Car Cave completed a full round of maintenance totaling over $8,000 and then put this Discovery into regular road use, including local and highway driving, to ensure it performs as expected. Service included replacing the valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, crankcase breather, and performing a full oil change. A new viscous coupling was installed in the driveshaft, and all four corners received new brake rotors and pads. A new set of BFGoodrich tires were mounted. The suspension and steering systems were refreshed with Bilstein B6 4600 shocks, a Bilstein steering damper, and upgraded heavy-duty steering arms, followed by a proper alignment. Known water leak-prone components were also addressed with a new windshield, A-pillar trim, and wiper cowl. Finally, a full five-stage paint correction was completed to bring the original Epsom Green finish back to life.

This Discovery is well-sorted and ready to drive, or we can customize it further with tuning, turbo upgrades, intercoolers, or extended fuel range setups. Contact Car Cave to learn how we can tailor this Td5 to your needs, whether for adventure travel, daily use, or trail exploration.

For more information, call us at (803) 262-4742 or visit us in Aiken, South Carolina. Every vehicle we sell is driven, tested, and maintained by our team - we want to truly know our vehicles.