Land Rover Freelander common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Land Rover Freelander at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 129,461 UK MOT tests of the Land Rover Freelander in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pipes and hoses (slightly corroded): recorded on 3.3% of tests of 2007–2009 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 16× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (7.5×); anti-lock braking system (warning lamp indicates an ABS fault) (6.9×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (4.3×). The most common reasons a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); stop lamp (not working); track rod end (ball joint has excessive play).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Land Rover Freelander
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Land Rover Freelander than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipes and hoses: slightly corroded | Advisory | 2007–2009 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.3% | 0.2% | 16× | 817 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3% | 0.4% | 7.5× | 758 |
| Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | MOT fail | 1999–2001 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 7.6% | 1.1% | 6.9× | 355 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2004–2006 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 8.6% | 2% | 4.3× | 2,911 |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2000–2002 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 12% | 2.8% | 4.3× | 627 |
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 3.6% | 1.2% | 3× | 3,971 |
| Flexible brake hoses: has slight corrosion to ferrule | Advisory | 2004–2006 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 11% | 2.6% | 4× | 459 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | MOT fail | 2004–2006 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 7.1% | 2.5% | 2.8× | 4,791 |
Land Rover Freelander by mileage (2011–2013 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 909 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (9%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3,266 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (9.7%) | — |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6,936 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14%) | — |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 8,966 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play (4.1%, 2.4×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 7,617 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play (4.8%, 2.2×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 4,570 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play (6%, 2.3×) |
| 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 2,211 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened (4.7%, 2.1×) |
| 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 1,686 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened (5%, 2.8×) |
Land Rover Freelander by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 575 | Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (6.9×) |
| 2001 | 1,438 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (4.5×) |
| 2002 | 2,870 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (5×) |
| 2003 | 3,970 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (4.6×) |
| 2004 | 6,175 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (4.8×) |
| 2005 | 7,168 | Track rod end: ball joint has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (5.2×) |
| 2006 | 7,500 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4×) |
| 2007 | 15,095 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (3×) |
| 2008 | 11,547 | Pipes and hoses: slightly corroded at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (16×) |
| 2009 | 10,216 | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2×) |
| 2010 | 14,286 | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2.3×) |
| 2011 | 12,435 | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2.5×) |
| 2012 | 10,527 | Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2.8×) |
| 2013 | 13,287 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.7×) |
| 2014 | 11,682 | Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (3.1×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Land Rover Freelander?
In 129,461 UK MOT tests of the Land Rover Freelander in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pipes and hoses (slightly corroded): recorded on 3.3% of tests of 2007–2009 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 16× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (7.5×); anti-lock braking system (warning lamp indicates an ABS fault) (6.9×); track rod end (ball joint has slight play) (4.3×). The most common reasons a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); stop lamp (not working); track rod end (ball joint has excessive play).
Why do Land Rover Freelanders fail the MOT?
Across 129,461 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Land Rover Freelander were position lamp (not working) (6.7% of tests); stop lamp (not working) (7.1% of tests); track rod end (ball joint has excessive play) (4% of tests).
At what mileage do Land Rover Freelander problems start?
The clearest Land Rover Freelander-specific issue, pipes and hoses (slightly corroded), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2007–2009 cars (3.3% of tests vs 0.2% for all cars that age).
Where does this Land Rover Freelander data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 129,461 tests of the Land Rover Freelander. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.