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Land Rover Freelander reliability by build year

Coverage 2003-20142 named generationsfamily SUVSUVPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Land Rover Freelander built around 2011: about average at the MOT

Land Rover Freelanders built around 2011 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

25% of MOT tests on Land Rover Freelanders built around 2011 ended in a fail (retests included), against 29% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Land Rover Freelanders built around 2011 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Land Rover Freelander's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Freelander's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Freelander Mk2 (L359)

Mk2 (L359) (2007-2014)

Excellent
DIESELPETROL

19.9% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 24.8%)

From 15,182 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Freelander Mk1 (facelift)

Mk1 (facelift) (2003-2006)

Too close to call between ratings
DIESELPETROL

33.5% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 4,184 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Land Rover Freelander.

See every build year for the Land Rover Freelander

Side-by-side

Land Rover Freelander generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk2 (L359) (2007-2014)
Excellent
Excellent19.9%built around 2014 (11 years old)from 15,182 MOT tests at this age
Mk1 (facelift) (2003-2006)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings33.5%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 4,184 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Freelander, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Land Rover Freelander fail rate by age

This chart combines every Land Rover Freelander ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
4,93617.9%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
15,18219.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
16,07121.7%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
13,38023.5%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
17,19425.1%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
16,38827.4%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
11,50028.9%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
16,36530.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
11,95130.9%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
6,55734.3%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
5,70134.7%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
4,18433.5%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
2,77133.0%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
1,75333.3%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
80031.8%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
70732.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 14-year-old Land Rover Freelanders

These issues come from 14-year-old Land Rover Freelanders, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    20.4%
    Advisory: 5,270Fail: 392 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    16.6%
    Advisory: 3,557Fail: 778 (18% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    13.8%
    Advisory: 4,315Fail: 98 (2% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    11.0%
    Advisory: 2,720Fail: 41 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    9.7%
    Advisory: 1,761Fail: 319 (15% of the times it was found)

Based on 17,194 MOT tests on 14-year-old Land Rover Freelanders, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 14-year-old Land Rover Freelanders notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension31%
  2. Suspension + Tyres25%
  3. Body & structure + Suspension25%
  4. Lighting + Suspension20%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 8,225 MOT tests on Land Rover Freelander cars built around 2011 (14 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

98%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · More than typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

12 recalls in all

10 of the 12 Land Rover Freelander recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 Critical
  • 7 more

Top concerns

  • Fire may occur
  • Booster heater -possibility that vehicle may catch fire
  • Incorrect manufacturer of the passenger airbag

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.4%

    Lower fail rate: 21.4%, against 25.1% for the Land Rover Freelander, both built around 2011.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,366 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    Porsche Cayenne

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    3.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    84.8%

    Lower fail rate: 15.3%, against 25.1% for the Land Rover Freelander, both built around 2011.

    1,258 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    Mini (R60)

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.1%

    No clear edge over the Land Rover Freelander on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    5,223 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    Toyota RAV4

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.8%

    No clear edge over the Land Rover Freelander on these figures.

    7 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,273 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Land Rover Freelander across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 17,194 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Land Rover Freelander ever sold: 145,440 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2011 (14 years old): 17,194 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.