2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

2,165 MOT tests in 2024. 53.2% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time53.2%
Failed or needed repairs46.8%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.3%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.2%
  2. Brakes28.6%
  3. Suspension25.6%
  4. Body & chassis16.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  7. Steering5.9%
  8. Tyres5.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded32.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.0%

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: stop 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 2002 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 53.2% of 2002 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,165 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).