1998 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · R502 CAU
1998 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 130,675 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R502 CAU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2022
- 130,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R502 CAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Freelander (R502 CAU) between January 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R502 CAU Mileage History
- 20/01/2022130,675 mi
- 01/02/2022130,675 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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