2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

420 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 420 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault7.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.0%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes37.9%
  2. Suspension24.5%
  3. Lights & electrics21.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.5%
  5. Body & chassis11.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  7. Steering4.3%
  8. Tyres4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.9%

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 2000 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2000 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 420 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 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; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).