The NISSAN PATROL (1998-08) 5DR STATION WAGON 2.8 TD SE TOURING is a large, five-door diesel 4x4 in the UK’s traditional rugged SUV class. It offers a purposeful, go-anywhere alternative to family crossovers, with rivals including the Toyota Land Cruiser and older Land Rover Discovery. Its spacious cabin and estate-style body suit families, outdoor enthusiasts and rural drivers who need room for people or kit and confidence on rough tracks. The Patrol is less convenient in crowded streets and unlikely to match newer SUVs for fuel economy or comfort. Its standout quality is a tough, straightforward character; it feels built for practical work and adventure rather than polished urban motoring. mycarcheck.com checks cover three look-ups and two VINs, so treat the figures as a small snapshot. Average mileage was 106,000, annual mileage 5,000, previous keepers nearly four, and private-sale valuation £1,900. Check condition and history before buying any example.