2013 Land Rover Freelander · 46,226 MOT tests
2013 Land Rover Freelander reliability
2013 Land Rover Freelanders fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 16 Freelander years (46,226 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- 23.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 88,769
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,226
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.4% of tests fail here (169% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Land Rover Freelander
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.6%
- Steering6.4%
- Suspension5.5%
- Brakes4.6%
- Tyres3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.25%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.22%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.83%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Main beam headlamp not working 2.09%
A failed main beam reduces night-time visibility on unlit roads, so the headlamp should be repaired promptly.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.54%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.53%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.74%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.96%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.54%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.49%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Freelander year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Land Rover Freelander reliable?
2013 Land Rover Freelanders fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 16 Freelander years (46,226 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Land Rover Freelander MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (3.25% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.22% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Land Rover Freelander have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Land Rover Freelander shows 88,769 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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