2006 Land Rover Freelander · 24,913 MOT tests
2006 Land Rover Freelander reliability
2006 Land Rover Freelanders fail 47.3% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 Freelander years (24,913 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- 47.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 124,249
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,913
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.8% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Land Rover Freelander
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.5%
- Brakes17.8%
- Suspension16.9%
- Body, chassis and structure13.1%
- Steering7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Tyres5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.52%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.19%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.81%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.72%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 5.08%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.83%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (27.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.8%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (7.58%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.35%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.05%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (5.65%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Land Rover Freelander reliable?
2006 Land Rover Freelanders fail 47.3% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 16 Freelander years (24,913 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Land Rover Freelander MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.52% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.19% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Land Rover Freelander have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Land Rover Freelander shows 124,249 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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