2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

12,083 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,083 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    409 marked dangerous
  5. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    301 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.0%
  2. Lights & electrics12.0%
  3. Suspension11.3%
  4. Steering5.2%
  5. Tyres4.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.3%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2011 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2011 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,083 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).