2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

4,639 MOT tests in 2024. 51.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.6%
Failed or needed repairs48.4%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,639 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.6%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  10. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.9%
  2. Brakes30.0%
  3. Suspension27.0%
  4. Body & chassis16.1%
  5. Steering7.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Tyres6.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded32.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened7.5%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2004 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 51.6% of 2004 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,639 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; stop lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).