2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

10,627 MOT tests in 2024. 60.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time60.9%
Failed or needed repairs39.1%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,627 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  4. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    447 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.4%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.6%
  2. Lights & electrics22.6%
  3. Brakes19.2%
  4. Steering7.5%
  5. Tyres5.3%
  6. Body & chassis4.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%

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 2008 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 60.9% of 2008 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,627 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).