Land Rover Freelander: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 8.8% of Land Rover Freelander MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2001, 2003 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10,391 | 17.1% |
| 2002 | 20,312 | 14.6% |
| 2003 | 27,780 | 14.7% |
| 2004 | 41,990 | 14.4% |
| 2005 | 48,122 | 14.2% |
| 2006 | 48,905 | 13.3% |
| 2014 | 66,954 | 3.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.