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LAND ROVER FREELANDER (1999)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 859 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

66%

Total Tests (2024)

859

Avg Mileage

115,899 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£2,217

Is the 1999 LAND ROVER FREELANDER reliable?

Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 16 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the LAND ROVER brand average of 90%.

At 25 years old, 66% of LAND ROVER FREELANDERs from 1999 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 859 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 115,899 miles.

How does the 1999 LAND ROVER FREELANDER compare?

Rank among all 1999 cars328th out of 375(top 87%)
Rank among all LAND ROVER models627th out of 630(top 100%)
vs national average-16% (82% avg)
vs 1999 cars average-9% (75% avg)
vs LAND ROVER average-24% (90% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 1999 LAND ROVER FREELANDER has 115,899 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 185,000 miles for a 25-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

Best year to buy a LAND ROVER FREELANDER?

The most reliable year is the 2014 model with a 87% MOT pass rate, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 66%. Consider a different year if reliability is a priority.

How much does a 1999 LAND ROVER FREELANDER cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1795cc)
£1,327
🏛️Road Tax
£135
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs

Higher than average due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,217
Per month£185/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

LAND ROVER FREELANDER by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201697%3672,523 mi
201586%6585,239 mi
201487%20,75787,532 mi
201384%24,90798,887 mi
201282%19,560105,189 mi
201182%23,668116,048 mi
201079%27,204122,863 mi
200978%19,565128,647 mi
200876%22,059137,409 mi
200775%28,740142,303 mi
200670%12,591128,670 mi
200569%11,705126,824 mi
200470%9,679128,751 mi
200369%5,853131,799 mi
200270%4,163136,807 mi
200167%2,124127,805 mi
200071%798118,000 mi
199966%859115,899 mi
199871%710115,261 mi

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About the 1999 LAND ROVER FREELANDER

The 1999 LAND ROVER FREELANDER is a family car with a 1795cc petrol engine. 859 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It sits in the bottom 87% of 1999 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 115,899 miles at 25 years old, LAND ROVER FREELANDER owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

1999 LAND ROVER FREELANDER Fuel Costs

The 1795cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,327 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 1999 LAND ROVER FREELANDER?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,217 (£185/month), broken down as £1327 fuel, £135 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 66% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.

LAND ROVER FREELANDER Reliability Trend

Newer LAND ROVER FREELANDERs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.

Buying a Used 1999 LAND ROVER FREELANDER

At 25 years old, the LAND ROVER FREELANDER is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age.

Alternatives to the 1999 LAND ROVER FREELANDER

If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: