Land Rover Freelander Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Land Rover Freelander car check
Is the Land Rover Freelander reliable? We analysed 4,326,495 real MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles to find out.
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The Land Rover Freelander is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Freelander.
Land Rover Freelander Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Land Rover Freelander. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Land Rover Freelander MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Land Rover Freelander to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Land Rover Freelander Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Land Rover Freelander Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Land Rover Freelander owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Land Rover Freelander MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Freelander year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 258 | 85.7% | 35,868 | 50,884 | 72,179 |
| 2015 | 464 | 85.1% | 40,057 | 59,338 | 92,346 |
| 2014 | 131,986 | 84.1% | 41,472 | 61,581 | 86,159 |
| 2013 | 171,907 | 82.2% | 45,828 | 68,849 | 95,460 |
| 2012 | 147,708 | 82.9% | 48,166 | 72,988 | 101,304 |
| 2011 | 190,243 | 83.0% | 52,282 | 79,702 | 109,697 |
| 2010 | 246,093 | 80.5% | 54,703 | 83,835 | 115,230 |
| 2009 | 190,796 | 80.3% | 56,493 | 87,440 | 119,759 |
| 2008 | 240,933 | 78.5% | 61,198 | 93,880 | 127,396 |
| 2007 | 352,955 | 77.5% | 63,168 | 96,726 | 131,126 |
| 2006 | 259,708 | 72.6% | 57,539 | 86,882 | 117,091 |
| 2005 | 335,941 | 71.8% | 56,311 | 84,354 | 114,112 |
| 2004 | 396,161 | 72.1% | 55,882 | 83,922 | 113,522 |
| 2003 | 381,426 | 73.0% | 56,993 | 84,706 | 114,885 |
| 2002 | 378,070 | 72.2% | 60,510 | 86,923 | 117,731 |
| 2001 | 320,390 | 71.0% | 61,529 | 84,207 | 111,270 |
| 2000 | 228,655 | 68.4% | 64,303 | 83,816 | 106,782 |
| 1999 | 178,604 | 66.2% | 71,682 | 90,594 | 112,766 |
| 1998 | 161,672 | 66.3% | 77,979 | 97,183 | 119,459 |
| 1997 | 4,476 | 65.4% | 77,867 | 94,239 | 115,453 |
How Long Does a Land Rover Freelander Last?
Based on 292,036 Land Rover Freelander vehicles on UK roads.
Land Rover Freelander Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Freelander MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Freelander
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.7% MOT pass rate from 258 tests
65.4% MOT pass rate from 4,476 tests
The best year to buy a used Land Rover Freelander is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.7% across 258 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Land Rover Freelander Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Freelander THIS CAR | 74.7% | 4,326,495 | 85,110 mi | 28 yrs |
| Land Rover Discovery | 72.7% | 4,388,972 | 108,947 mi | 36 yrs |
| Land Rover Defender | 72.3% | 2,960,045 | 94,788 mi | 43 yrs |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 77.9% | 2,072,334 | 92,174 mi | 39 yrs |
| Ford S-max | 74.9% | 1,368,227 | 78,805 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Defender (72.3% pass rate), the Land Rover Freelander outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Land Rover FreelanderShould you buy a used Land Rover Freelander?
The Land Rover Freelander has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.7% across 4,326,495 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Land Rover Freelander are brake pipe excessively corroded (165,047 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (131,090), and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (83,015). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Land Rover Freelander owner drives around 6,744 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Land Rover Freelander models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.