1998 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · S904 CRP
1998 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 102,160 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S904 CRP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2012
- 102,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S904 CRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Freelander (S904 CRP) between March 2006 and March 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
S904 CRP Mileage History
- 14/03/200667,614 mi
- 16/03/200667,614 mi
- 14/06/200776,531 mi+8,917 mi
- 26/06/200883,236 mi+6,705 mi
- 30/06/200883,236 mi
- 10/07/200987,984 mi+4,748 mi
- 12/08/201094,959 mi+6,975 mi
- 26/08/201095,014 mi+55 mi
- 06/03/2012102,156 mi+7,142 mi
- 07/03/2012102,160 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,775 miles per year across 10 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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