LAND ROVER FREELANDER (1997-06) 5DR SUV 1.8 E

Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks

The LAND ROVER FREELANDER (1997-06) 5DR SUV 1.8 E is an early compact family 4x4: taller and more rugged-looking than a hatchback, but easier to live with than a large off-roader. In the UK it helped make the SUV a practical everyday choice, offering five-door access and a useful cabin for family trips, dog walking and country lanes.

mycarcheck.com has recorded 8 checks across 7 different VINs, so this is a small snapshot rather than a market-wide verdict. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £1,100, recorded mileage of 101,000 and annual use of 4,000 miles. The average 7.6 previous keepers is notably high, making a clear ownership and maintenance history especially worth checking.

Compared with a RAV4 or CR-V, the Freelander feels distinctive on rougher roads, though age and running costs matter. This 1.8 E suits practical buyers wanting character, provided they budget for upkeep and inspect carefully.

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Key Findings

The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 7 different vehicles, run between March 13th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.

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Lookups

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Hidden Histories

105k
Average Mileage

£1,100
Average Valuation