1998 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · S501 BBD
1998 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 120,178 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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S501 BBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/11/2024
- 120,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S501 BBD 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 (S501 BBD) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S501 BBD Mileage History
- 18/11/2021114,416 mi
- 16/11/2022116,635 mi+2,219 mi
- 13/11/2023118,613 mi+1,978 mi
- 23/11/2023118,659 mi+46 mi
- 23/11/2024120,178 mi+1,519 mi
Average of roughly 1,912 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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