1998 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · R129 GKP
1998 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 149,433 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R129 GKP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2023
- 149,433 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.
R129 GKP MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Freelander (R129 GKP) between October 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R129 GKP Mileage History
- 28/10/2021164,825 mi
- 03/04/2023149,372 mi-15,453 mi
- 12/12/2023149,428 mi+56 mi
- 13/12/2023149,433 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -7,244 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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