MOT failure rate and common problems for the Land Rover Freelander 2 Gs Td4 2.2l 5, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

27.0%fail rate

Land Rover Freelander 2 Gs Td4 2.2l 5 MOT failure rate

What a Land Rover Freelander 2 Gs Td4 2.2l 5 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Tyres29.4% of failures

Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.

Lamps & electrical23.5% of failures

Lighting is the single most common MOT failure and the cheapest to put right. A blown headlight, brake-light or number-plate bulb, a cracked lens, or a headlamp beam that points too high or low will all fail. Most are a two-minute bulb swap.

Steering17.6% of failures

Steering faults are typically worn track-rod ends or ball joints, play in the rack, or a split gaiter letting grease out and dirt in. Excessive free play at the wheel fails.

Suspension11.8% of failures

Suspension failures usually mean a worn or snapped coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, or play in a lower arm ball joint or bush. The tester checks for corrosion, fractures and excessive movement. A broken front spring is one of the most common failures on higher-mileage cars and is a straightforward replacement.

Exhaust & emissions5.9% of failures

Exhaust failures cover leaks, insecure mountings and emissions over the limit. A blowing exhaust, a failed lambda reading or a diesel that smokes beyond the limit will fail.

Visibility/wipers5.9% of failures

Visibility failures include torn or smearing wiper blades, a washer jet that does not reach the screen, and chips or cracks in the driver's swept area. Blades and washer fluid are quick, cheap fixes.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

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Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Land Rover Freelander 2 Gs Td4 2.2l 5?

It fails 27.0% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 63 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is tyres, at 29.4% of this model's failures.