The LAND ROVER FREELANDER (1997-06) 3DR HARDBACK 2.0 TD4 SPORT PREMIUM is a compact, three-door SUV, combining a raised driving position and useful all-weather ability with a shorter, more distinctive shape than a family estate. In the UK, it brought Land Rover’s off-road image to a smaller everyday vehicle, competing with the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. With its diesel engine and compact footprint, the Freelander suits country lanes, weekend adventures and drivers wanting a practical alternative to a conventional hatchback. The three-door layout is less convenient for regular rear-seat access, so it best fits couples, solo drivers or small households rather than families needing frequent passenger space. mycarcheck.com has logged 102 checks across 45 different VINs; its data gives an average private-sale value of £1,200, recorded mileage of 117,000 miles and annual use of 4,000 miles. Vehicles averaged just over six previous keepers, so check each car’s history carefully.