2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

2,874 MOT tests in 2024. 51.5% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time51.5%
Failed or needed repairs48.5%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,874 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.9%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.0%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.5%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.3%
  2. Brakes32.0%
  3. Suspension27.5%
  4. Body & chassis17.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  7. Steering6.8%
  8. Tyres6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded33.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.0%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.1%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2003 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 51.5% of 2003 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,874 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).