1998 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · S248 AFB
1998 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 79,498 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S248 AFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 79,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S248 AFB 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 (S248 AFB) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Undersill section (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
S248 AFB Mileage History
- 05/10/202267,404 mi
- 03/10/202370,614 mi+3,210 mi
- 25/10/202370,620 mi+6 mi
- 09/10/202474,424 mi+3,804 mi
- 25/09/202579,498 mi+5,074 mi
Average of roughly 4,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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