In my experience it all depends upon which day they were built. If you get a good one as Kevin above did they are good, but be warned, if you get a bad one they can be bad, very bad.
Known faults with 300 TDI includes cambelts/tensioners, head gaskets and gearbox box problems galore (Ashcrofts have made a very successful business from them). Diff problems often occur, oil leaks from engine/box and a leaking steering box is the norm.
I often used to worry if I opened an electric window if it would come back up.
Only buy with good service history and check bulkhead, boot floor very carefully as they tend to rust from new.
I have owned Land Rovers, Range Rovers and a Discovery and worked in the motor trade for a number of years. Never had the same problems though with Japanese 4x4 vehicles but they do not have the Land Rover badge on the front which we all like. The norm with L/R for many years has been poor build quality and very outdated designs.
A 98 model with 97500km should be OK as long as the cambelt has been changed, service history and any mods completed.
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