2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

13,507 MOT tests in 2024. 59.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time59.3%
Failed or needed repairs40.7%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,507 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    567 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%
  7. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.6%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.2%
  2. Lights & electrics24.4%
  3. Brakes19.7%
  4. Steering7.4%
  5. Tyres5.3%
  6. Body & chassis5.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2007 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 59.3% of 2007 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,507 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).