2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

1,073 MOT tests in 2024. 50.2% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time50.2%
Failed or needed repairs49.8%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,073 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault8.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.8%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes40.9%
  2. Lights & electrics36.3%
  3. Suspension28.7%
  4. Body & chassis16.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  6. Tyres7.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  8. Steering6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded32.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.0%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible7.5%

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 2001 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 50.2% of 2001 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,073 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; stop lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).