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1998 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · S248 RAV

S248 RAV

1998 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 117,210 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2018. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER FREELANDER
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Aug 2018
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
117,210 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Aug 2018
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
1997cc

S248 RAV Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2017
  • 117,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S248 RAV Mileage History

  1. 02/09/200568,455 mi
  2. 06/09/200673,959 mi+5,504 mi
  3. 14/09/200781,079 mi+7,120 mi
  4. 12/09/200886,587 mi+5,508 mi
  5. 11/09/200991,705 mi+5,118 mi
  6. 10/09/201095,422 mi+3,717 mi
  7. 12/09/201199,812 mi+4,390 mi
  8. 08/09/2012105,624 mi+5,812 mi
  9. 14/09/2013107,714 mi+2,090 mi
  10. 13/09/2014110,598 mi+2,884 mi
  11. 13/09/2014110,598 mi
  12. 11/09/2015113,827 mi+3,229 mi
  13. 28/09/2016116,083 mi+2,256 mi
  14. 25/08/2017117,210 mi+1,127 mi

Average of roughly 4,070 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

S248 RAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Oct 2026, 01:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Freelander (S248 RAV) between September 2005 and August 2017.

The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 August 2017 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: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY