Land Rover Freelander
MOT data from 220,735 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 78.6%. Average mileage at test: 120,442 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8,452 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 5,802 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4,479 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4,252 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4,182 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 4,118 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,934 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3,653 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,435 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3,313 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 215,522 | 78.7% |
| Petrol | 5,144 | 73.3% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 550 | 71.1% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, warning device shows system malfunction | |||
| 1999 | 650 | 67.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2000 | 681 | 72.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, warning device shows system malfunction | |||
| 2001 | 1,809 | 67.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2002 | 3,667 | 70.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2003 | 5,182 | 69.9% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2004 | 8,574 | 70.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2005 | 10,530 | 69.7% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2006 | 11,754 | 70.7% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2007 | 26,900 | 75.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2008 | 20,866 | 76.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2009 | 18,665 | 78.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2010 | 25,926 | 79.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2011 | 22,617 | 82.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2012 | 18,635 | 82.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2013 | 23,767 | 84% | |
| Top failures: a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2014 | 19,829 | 86.8% | |
| Top failures: a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
90,611 mi
Median
122,191 mi
75th percentile
150,478 mi
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