1998 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · R85 WRM
1998 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 120,626 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1795cc
R85 WRM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2013
- 120,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R85 WRM Mileage History
- 08/10/200574,538 mi
- 25/09/200679,358 mi+4,820 mi
- 05/10/200679,395 mi+37 mi
- 08/10/200784,978 mi+5,583 mi
- 09/10/200785,002 mi+24 mi
- 17/10/200890,167 mi+5,165 mi
- 29/08/200994,333 mi+4,166 mi
- 01/09/200994,333 mi
- 01/02/2011107,705 mi+13,372 mi
- 01/02/2011107,705 mi
- 26/01/2012112,675 mi+4,970 mi
- 08/01/2013116,368 mi+3,693 mi
- 08/01/2013116,368 mi
- 17/10/2013120,626 mi+4,258 mi
- 21/10/2013120,626 mi
Average of roughly 5,735 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R85 WRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Freelander (R85 WRM) between October 2005 and October 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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