Land rover Freelander
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 19 years from 235,043 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
235,043
Best Year
2016 (97%)
Years Covered
19
About the Land rover Freelander
The Land rover Freelander has been tested 235,043 times in 2026 MOT data across 19 model years (1998 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2016 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 36 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 66%. With a 31 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer LAND ROVER FREELANDERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 115,261 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 72,523 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Land rover brand average of 90%, the Freelander is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Land rover models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2016 detailsHow reliable is the Land rover Freelander?
Land rover Freelander by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 97% | 36 | 72,523 mi | |
| 2015 | 86% | 65 | 85,239 mi | |
| 2014 | 87% | 20,757 | 87,532 mi | |
| 2013 | 84% | 24,907 | 98,887 mi | |
| 2012 | 82% | 19,560 | 105,189 mi | |
| 2011 | 82% | 23,668 | 116,048 mi | |
| 2010 | 79% | 27,204 | 122,863 mi | |
| 2009 | 78% | 19,565 | 128,647 mi | |
| 2008 | 76% | 22,059 | 137,409 mi | |
| 2007 | 75% | 28,740 | 142,303 mi | |
| 2006 | 70% | 12,591 | 128,670 mi | |
| 2005 | 69% | 11,705 | 126,824 mi | |
| 2004 | 70% | 9,679 | 128,751 mi | |
| 2003 | 69% | 5,853 | 131,799 mi | |
| 2002 | 70% | 4,163 | 136,807 mi | |
| 2001 | 67% | 2,124 | 127,805 mi | |
| 2000 | 71% | 798 | 118,000 mi | |
| 1999 | 66% | 859 | 115,899 mi | |
| 1998 | 71% | 710 | 115,261 mi |
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