LAND ROVER FREELANDER Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 6,239 MOT tests from 365 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every LAND ROVER FREELANDER has the same fault.

LAND ROVER FREELANDER's have a slightly over average reliability rating of 535/999. The score was calculated from the average of every LAND ROVER FREELANDER that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	671/999Good	80,855 miles	3,030 vehicles
N/A	N/A	637/999Good	80,752 miles	9,616 vehicles
N/A	N/A	597/999Above average	83,833 miles	7,348 vehicles
N/A	N/A	553/999Above average	78,700 miles	5,663 vehicles
N/A	N/A	547/999Above average	84,605 miles	1,064 vehicles
N/A	N/A	534/999Above average	92,444 miles	617 vehicles
N/A	N/A	512/999Above average	78,571 miles	8,118 vehicles
N/A	N/A	493/999Average	79,960 miles	3,810 vehicles
N/A	N/A	462/999Average	82,930 miles	2,657 vehicles
N/A	N/A	455/999Average	82,439 miles	6,720 vehicles
N/A	N/A	424/999Average	83,691 miles	8,268 vehicles

How reliable is the LAND ROVER FREELANDER?

Based on 6,239 MOT tests from 365 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

365

MOT tests

6,239

Pass rate

78.7%

Median mileage

122,403 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every LAND ROVER FREELANDER has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 547 out of 999.

Common LAND ROVER FREELANDER MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 933 advisory comments and 75 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 304 advisory comments and 49 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Corrosion

VehicleScore MOT data includes 282 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.

What to inspect

Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.

Example MOT wording: REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (B) (I))

Parking brake faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 143 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.

What to inspect

Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.

Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.4.2 (A) (I))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 110 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 100 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Track rod wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 53 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record play or damage at a track rod or track rod end.

What to inspect

Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (B) (I))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 49 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (A) (II))

LAND ROVER FREELANDER MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2014	29	330	82.4%	Brake pad wear, Tyre wear
2013	48	640	82.7%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2012	27	392	80.4%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2011	51	784	82%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2010	41	714	79.8%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2009	36	640	81.3%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2008	27	545	78.7%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2007	35	757	77.5%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2006	17	351	77.2%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2005	10	236	72.5%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2004	10	218	70.2%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2003	5	132	72.7%	Corrosion, Exhaust
2002	7	170	79.4%	Corrosion, Suspension arm issues

What to check when buying a used LAND ROVER FREELANDER

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Track rod wear. Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Buying a LAND ROVER FREELANDER?

Common problems tell you what can affect LAND ROVER FREELANDERs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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