2015 Land Rover Freelander: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Land Rover Freelander first registered in 2015: we looked at the 130 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 130 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2015 Land Rover Freelander MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2015 Land Rover Freelander MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes22% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres18% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension14% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics11% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors3% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Steering2% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2015 Land Rover Freelander
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Land Rover Freelander compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | – | Too few tests |
| 2014 | 34,530 | Brakes 22% |
| 2013 | 39,251 | Suspension 30% |
| 2012 | 31,104 | Suspension 33% |
| 2011 | 36,621 | Suspension 33% |
| 2010 | 41,579 | Suspension 39% |
| 2009 | 29,376 | Suspension 42% |
| 2008 | 32,241 | Suspension 46% |
| 2007 | 41,132 | Suspension 49% |
| 2006 | 18,736 | Brakes 51% |
| 2005 | 17,361 | Brakes 53% |
| 2004 | 14,536 | Brakes 51% |
| 2003 | 9,187 | Brakes 53% |
| 2002 | 6,777 | Brakes 50% |
| 2001 | 3,439 | Brakes 50% |
| 2000 | 1,347 | Brakes 47% |
| 1999 | 808 | Suspension 50% |
| 1998 | 648 | Brakes 47% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Land Rover Freelander cars first registered in 2015. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score