2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

6,096 MOT tests in 2024. 51.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.1%
Failed or needed repairs48.9%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,096 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.7%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics47.2%
  2. Brakes29.6%
  3. Suspension26.4%
  4. Body & chassis17.6%
  5. Steering8.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  7. Tyres6.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded30.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.4%

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: 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 2006 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 51.1% of 2006 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,096 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).