MOT failure data · 2025
Land Rover Freelander MOT problems
Across every Land Rover Freelander that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was track rod end ball joint has excessive play, on 4.8% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 26.3%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Land Rover Freelander MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 4.8% |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | Suspension | 3.46% |
| 3 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.45% |
| 4 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.44% |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 3.32% |
| 6 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.98% |
| 7 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 2.91% |
| 8 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 2.9% |
| 9 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.71% |
| 10 | Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | Suspension | 2.58% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Land Rover Freelander, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Land Rover Freelander buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Land Rover Freelander?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Land Rover Freelander MOT FAQs
What does a Land Rover Freelander most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Land Rover Freelander cars failing their 2025 MOT was "track rod end ball joint has excessive play", appearing on 4.8% of failure items.
Does this mean my Land Rover Freelander will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Land Rover Freelander that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Land Rover Freelander passed 70.79% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Land Rover Freelander's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Land Rover Freelander MOT pass rate · used Land Rover Freelander buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.