1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

255 MOT tests in 2024. 51.0% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time51.0%
Failed or needed repairs49.0%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 255 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6.7%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits5.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.5%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.3%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.9%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes45.5%
  2. Lights & electrics29.8%
  3. Suspension26.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks23.5%
  5. Body & chassis15.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  7. Steering8.6%
  8. Tyres6.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. 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 1999 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 51.0% of 1999 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 255 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1999 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).