The LAND ROVER FREELANDER (1997-06) 3DR HARDBACK 2.0 TD4 E is a compact, three-door 4x4, giving buyers a more rugged alternative to a family hatchback. In the UK market it helped make Land Rover’s off-road image accessible in a smaller, everyday SUV, with a raised driving position and capability beyond town roads. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 35 checks covering 26 distinct VINs, so this is a modest sample rather than a complete picture of the model. Within those checks, the average private-sale valuation was £1,100, average recorded mileage 122,000, and average annual mileage 5,000; cars had about five previous keepers on average. These figures offer context, not a guarantee of condition or value. The diesel Freelander suits couples, small households and drivers wanting a practical runabout for rural trips, poor weather and light off-road use. Its compact shape and four-wheel-drive character set it apart from many soft-roading rivals, but inspect carefully.