1998 · 26 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1998 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

200 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 200 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault7.5%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.5%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits5.5%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.5%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.5%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.0%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes39.0%
  2. Emissions & leaks22.5%
  3. Lights & electrics22.0%
  4. Suspension20.5%
  5. Body & chassis11.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.0%
  8. Tyres3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1998 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 57.5% of 1998 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 200 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1998 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).