LAND ROVER FREELANDER MOT pass rate
73.0% of 185,315 LAND ROVER FREELANDER MOT tests pass.
The FREELANDER passes 73.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all LAND ROVER models (84.7%).
The LAND ROVER FREELANDER passes 73.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the LAND ROVER FREELANDER tested at 6–10 years pass 86.5% of the time, compared with just 65.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 86.5% | 9,338 | 83,116 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.1% | 93,652 | 109,359 miles |
| 15+ years | 65.6% | 82,321 | 133,619 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LAND ROVER FREELANDER
The most common reason the LAND ROVER FREELANDER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 57.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 57.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 47.8% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 44.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Steering | 17.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 14.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 10.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.8% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | Fixing missing |
Related LAND ROVER models
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE — 88.8% pass rate
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT — 88.6% pass rate
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 82.4% pass rate
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 77.8% pass rate
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — 88.0% pass rate
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 86.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LAND ROVER FREELANDER?
- 73.0% of LAND ROVER FREELANDER MOT tests pass, based on 185,315 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LAND ROVER FREELANDER?
- The most common reason the LAND ROVER FREELANDER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 57.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the LAND ROVER FREELANDER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the LAND ROVER service history guide for how to check and keep one.