1998 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · R210 EKO
1998 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 120,414 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R210 EKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2008
- 120,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R210 EKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Freelander (R210 EKO) between March 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
R210 EKO Mileage History
- 18/03/2006106,087 mi
- 18/03/2006106,087 mi
- 26/03/2007114,247 mi+8,160 mi
- 25/03/2008120,414 mi+6,167 mi
- 26/03/2008120,414 mi
Average of roughly 7,080 miles per year across 5 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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