DISCOVERY 1

200TDI/300TDI/V8, 1990 to 1998

AFTER years of rock-bottom prices, values for good ones are now climbing. But the Disco 1 is still very affordable. It is capable off-road and refined too, but catastrophic body rust is a massive problem. Check out the floor, sills and inner wings and be prepared to get welding. Luckily, aftermarket panels are cheap. If regularly serviced, 200Tdi and 300Tdi engines are pretty bulletproof. Early models now being snapped up by collectors..

BUYER’S TIP: Rust is the enemy, but parts are cheap.

SPECIFICATIONS

1989-1994: (200Tdi) 2.5-litre turbo diesel, 111 bhp, 195 lb-ft torque. LT77S five-speed transmission.

1994-1998: (300Tdi) 2.5-litre turbo diesel, 111 bhp, 195 lb-ft torque. R380 fivespeed transmission.v8s as Range Rover Classic.

PRICE GUIDE

Poor: £800 – £1000

Average: £1000 – £2400

Good: £2400 – £4500

Excellent: £4500 – £8000