The popular Land Rover Discovery was redesigned in 1999 and dubbed the "Series II."  The Series II was a remake of what was possibly the most capable off-road vehicle available at the time and became a truly useful, refined and comfortable luxury SUV for people who stay on the road. 

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My wife bought this unique Land Rover Discovery from a family she used to baby sit for.  She loved it so much, she bought it when they were ready to trade it in.  Land Rover calls the color "Kinversand."  I have no idea what Kinversand means...it looks more like "Sonora Sunset" or "Tequila Sunrise" to me.  Whatever it's called, it is unequivocally the nicest color I've ever seen on a Land Rover.

   

The original owners had 3 children who needed to be entertained in the car - so it was equipped with a DVD player with dual screens in the headrests and a CD changer.  Since the children had friends and sometimes needed to be separated, they ordered it with 3rd row jump seats, for a total seating capacity of 7.  The tan leather interior is in excellent shape. 

This Discovery has a trailer hitch, wiring harness, self-leveling suspension and has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds.  This car is loaded.  Rather than list the options, it's easier to say that the only option packages it doesn't have are the performance package and cold climate package.  

An excellent description of standard and optional features can be found here.

Reviews and tests of the '99 Discovery Series II are linked below.

KRON4.com Test Drive

Edmunds Road Test

NewCarTestDrive.com Road Test

MSN Autos Road Test and Information

TheCarConnection.com Road Test

 

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