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2000 Land Rover Freelander: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2000 Land Rover Freelanders, from 336 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 336 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

336MOT tests in 2025
58%pass first time (all 2000 cars: 63%)
4,600typical miles a year
2.5×the usual rate for track rod ends

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2000 Land Rover Freelanders than on all cars registered in 2000.

  • Track rod ends2.5× usual
    Land Rover Freelander
    12.2% All 2000 cars
    4.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.2%, against 1.8% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Ball joint dust cover2.5× usual
    Land Rover Freelander
    8.9% All 2000 cars
    3.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.7%, against 1.1% of all 2000 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

By area

The share of 2000 Land Rover Freelander MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    48% 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.

  • Suspension
    46% 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 electrics
    26% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    25% 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.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    20% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    17% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
201411,526Suspension 24%
201312,998Suspension 35%
201210,306Suspension 38%
201112,058Suspension 38%
201013,462Suspension 44%
20099,346Suspension 46%
20089,907Suspension 51%
200712,298Suspension 53%
20064,995Suspension 53%
20054,447Brakes 52%
20043,597Suspension 51%
20032,254Brakes 52%
20021,682Suspension 51%
2001849Brakes 48%
1999192Suspension 51%
1998168Suspension 46%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2000 Land Rover Freelanders registered in 2000. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score