The LAND ROVER FREELANDER (1997-06) 3DR HARDBACK 2.0 TD4 S REV 03 is a compact, three-door SUV, offering a higher driving position and a tougher look than a conventional family hatchback. It helped bring Land Rover’s four-wheel-drive character to a smaller, more everyday-friendly vehicle, with diesel power suited to regular journeys. Mycarcheck.com recorded 266 look-ups covering 126 VINs, a useful sample of vehicles checked. Across those records, the average private-sale valuation was £1,000, average recorded mileage was 138,000 miles, and cars averaged about 5,000 miles a year and 5.4 previous keepers. These are averages, not a guide to any car’s condition. The three-door layout suits couples, solo drivers or smaller households wanting a runabout with ground clearance; rear-seat access is less convenient than in five-door rivals. It feels more ready for rough tracks and rural roads than small SUVs, but age, mileage and maintenance matter, so check its history before buying.