2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

10,282 MOT tests in 2024. 72.7% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time72.7%
Failed or needed repairs27.3%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,282 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    296 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    261 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.3%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  9. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.0%
  2. Brakes10.8%
  3. Suspension9.9%
  4. Steering7.8%
  5. Tyres4.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened5.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%

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 2012 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 72.7% of 2012 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,282 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).