Land Rover Freelander MOT Results

Registered in 2008
65.5% pass rate
from 12,158 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Freelander is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Springs (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs (30% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring (30% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (23% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.058% fail on Suspension arm (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings (31% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0082% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.066% fail on Macpherson strut (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0082% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.066% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0082% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0082% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0082% fail on Axles
      • 0.0082% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (33% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies) (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Horn (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.074% fail on Position lamps (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.074% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.016% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (32 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (26 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (48% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.066% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Plate brake tester (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake imbalance (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.058% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.025% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums (30% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs (31% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.58% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Lever
        • 0.0082% fail on Pivot
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.34% fail on Rigid brake pipes (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.090% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Electronic stability control (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.074% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.074% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0082% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.041% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (68% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Steering (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0082% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
    • 0.71% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pipes and hoses (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other components (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0082% fail on Rams
    • 0.090% fail on Steering play
      • 0.090% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0082% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.082% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.082% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.058% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
        • 0.0082% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0082% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.59% fail on Doors (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other passenger's door (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.42% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0082% fail on Tank
      • 0.0082% fail on Pipe
    • 0.099% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component
      • 0.025% fail on Panel
    • 0.074% fail on Chassis
      • 0.074% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.041% fail on Bumpers (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Seats (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Towbar
      • 0.016% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.0082% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.025% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.025% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.016% fail on Cabs
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0082% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0082% fail on Load security
      • 0.0082% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0082% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0082% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0082% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0082% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust emissions (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Compression ignition (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0082% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (95% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested (96% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0082% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Engine oil leaks (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0082% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0082% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0082% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0082% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates (32% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
  • 0.0082% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0082% fail on Speedometer

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