2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate and common faults

11,426 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,426 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    469 marked dangerous
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.0%
  4. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    265 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.0%
  2. Brakes5.6%
  3. Steering4.9%
  4. Suspension4.4%
  5. Tyres3.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2014 Land Rover Freelander?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2014 Land Rover Freelander cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,426 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Land Rover Freelander?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Land Rover Freelander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).