2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

13,000 MOT tests in 2024. 73.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time73.8%
Failed or needed repairs26.2%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,000 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.4%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    561 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on main beam2.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    381 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.2%
  2. Steering8.2%
  3. Suspension8.2%
  4. Brakes6.5%
  5. Tyres4.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.6%

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 2013 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 73.8% of 2013 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,000 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).