1998 Land Rover Freelander 1.8L Petrol · S944 BOJ
1998 Land Rover Freelander (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 110,463 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2013.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S944 BOJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2012
- 110,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S944 BOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Freelander (S944 BOJ) between February 2006 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
S944 BOJ Mileage History
- 07/02/200659,548 mi
- 10/02/200659,548 mi
- 16/02/200767,077 mi+7,529 mi
- 28/01/200879,922 mi+12,845 mi
- 07/02/200994,299 mi+14,377 mi
- 07/02/200994,299 mi
- 11/02/2010109,324 mi+15,025 mi
- 11/02/2011110,418 mi+1,094 mi
- 18/02/2011110,433 mi+15 mi
- 18/02/2011110,433 mi
- 03/02/2012110,459 mi+26 mi
- 06/02/2012110,463 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,491 miles per year across 12 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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