2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

9,742 MOT tests in 2024. 65.0% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time65.0%
Failed or needed repairs35.0%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,742 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  4. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    360 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    241 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension18.8%
  2. Lights & electrics17.9%
  3. Brakes16.6%
  4. Tyres5.2%
  5. Steering4.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  7. Body & chassis3.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

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: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 2009 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 65.0% of 2009 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,742 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).