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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Land Rover
The Land Rover LR4 is the North American name for what the rest of the world knew as the Discovery 4.
Model profile
The LR3 arrived in the US for 2005 and introduced the Integrated Body Frame construction — effectively a monocoque bonded to a ladder-frame subassembly, which gave the car its unusual mix of on-road refinement and genuine off-road stiffness. The LR4 facelift landed for the 2010 model year with a redesigned front end, LED lighting, a much-improved cabin, and the second-generation Terrain Response.
Powertrain and equipment
From 2010 to 2013, US LR4s used the 5.0-litre naturally aspirated AJ133 V8 producing 375 hp and roughly 508 Nm, paired with a six-speed ZF automatic.
The LR4 was sold only as a five-door, seven-seat SUV with the trademark stepped roof and stadium seating.
Vehicle selection
LR4s are plentiful in the US, particularly 2011–2016 cars in sunbelt states where the underbody is not eaten by road salt.
The LR4 suits a buyer who actually needs three rows plus a 3,500 kg towing rating and wants classic Land Rover presence rather than the softer look of the current Discovery.
Vehicle data
| Body style | 5-door SUV, 5+2 seats |
|---|---|
| Length | approx. 4,838 mm |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | approx. 1,920 mm |
| Height | approx. 1,887 mm |
| Wheelbase | approx. 2,885 mm |
| Kerb weight | approx. 2,580–2,700 kg |
| Suspension | height-adjustable air suspension, Terrain Response |
| Engine (2010–2013) | 5.0 L naturally aspirated V8, 375 hp / ~508 Nm |
|---|---|
| Engine (2014–2016) | 3.0 L supercharged V6, 340 hp / ~450 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto (early) / 8-speed ZF auto (2014+) |
| Drivetrain | full-time 4WD, 2-speed transfer case, centre diff lock |
| Fuel tank | approx. 86 L |
| Generation | Discovery 4 / LR4 (facelift of LR3) |
|---|---|
| US model years | 2010–2016 |
| Towing capacity | up to 3,500 kg |
| Origin | typically SAL (Solihull, UK) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Land Rover LR4, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on frame, underbody, towing or payload modifications, visible corrosion and records of previous use. USCar Trader can document these points through a separately commissioned on-site inspection; inaccessible areas or unauthorised road tests are explicitly recorded as unchecked.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
Typical changes are headlight adjustment or replacement for correct beam pattern, adding a rear fog lamp if the US car lacks one, and confirming the speedometer displays km/h.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
Selection comes first: identify a specific car and its full history.
Questions and answers
Yes. LR4 is simply the North American name for the fourth-generation Discovery sold from 2010 to 2016.
The 5.0 V8 is smoother and more muscular; the 2014-onward 3.0 supercharged V6 is a little more efficient and pairs with the eight-speed automatic. Both need documented maintenance.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Reliable if maintained. Watch the air suspension, V8 timing-chain tensioners, and coolant components, and buy on history rather than price.
Yes, the LR4 is rated up to 3,500 kg braked, subject to the registered figures on the German papers.
From purchase to registration, typically several weeks, driven mostly by ocean freight and the customs and TÜV appointments.
Yes. Land Rover is sold across Europe, so service parts and specialists are widely available.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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