Land Rover Freelander: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 9.8% of Land Rover Freelander MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10,391 | 13.5% |
| 2002 | 20,312 | 14.2% |
| 2003 | 27,780 | 14.0% |
| 2004 | 41,990 | 13.8% |
| 2005 | 48,122 | 13.6% |
| 2006 | 48,905 | 12.2% |
| 2014 | 66,954 | 2.6% |
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.