1998 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · R994 EKV
1998 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 145,612 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R994 EKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2023
- 145,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R994 EKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Freelander (R994 EKV) between October 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R994 EKV Mileage History
- 13/10/2022137,439 mi
- 13/10/2022137,439 mi
- 07/09/2023145,604 mi+8,165 mi
- 11/09/2023145,612 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,962 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 1.8 K-series Head Gasket FailureSerious
The 1.8 petrol is notorious for overheating and head-gasket failure.
- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
The viscous fluid inside the VCU thickens with age, causing it to seize or fail. This can silently destroy the IRD and rear differential. Many owners simply remove the propshaft and run FWD only.
- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
The ABS, traction control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together, often due to worn ABS sensors or more expensive 4WD system faults.
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