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2004 Land Rover Freelander Se S/w MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Freelander Se S/w models manufactured in 2004, based on 1,106 real MOT test results.

58.8%
Pass Rate
41.2%
Fail Rate
1,106
Total Tests
68,199
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2004 Land Rover Freelander Se S/w MOT Analysis

The 2004 Land Rover Freelander Se S/w has an MOT pass rate of 58.8% based on 1,106 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 68,199 miles on the odometer. With a 41.2% failure rate, the 2004 Freelander Se S/w is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2004 Land Rover Freelander Se S/w is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 10.1% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Brakes is the second most common issue at 6.9%. Tyres follows at 3.8%.

Top failures specific to 2004 models only. The overall Freelander Se S/w page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment10.1%112
2Brakes6.9%76
3Tyres3.8%42
4Suspension3.3%37
5Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions2.5%28
6Driver's View Of The Road2.3%25
7Steering1.4%16
8Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.9%10
9Non-component Advisories0.8%9
10Registration Plates And Vin0.6%7
11Body, Structure And General Items0.4%4
12Road Wheels0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 68,199 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical1.48% per 10K miBrakes1.01% per 10K miTyres0.56% per 10K miSuspension0.49% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.37% per 10K miVisibility0.33% per 10K miSteering0.21% per 10K miSeat Belts0.13% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.12% per 10K miRegistration Plates and VIN0.09% per 10K miBody & Structure0.05% per 10K miWheels0.01% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical1.4810.1%112
Brakes1.016.9%76
Tyres0.563.8%42
Suspension0.493.3%37
Emissions & Exhaust0.372.5%28
Visibility0.332.3%25
Steering0.211.4%16
Seat Belts0.130.9%10
Non-component advisories0.120.8%9
Registration Plates and VIN0.090.6%7
Body & Structure0.050.4%4
Wheels0.010.1%1

Mileage Statistics

68,199
Mean
50,546
Median
31,034
25th Percentile
66,901
75th Percentile
6.04% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2004 Land Rover Freelander Se S/w has an MOT pass rate of 58.8% based on 1,106 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 68,199 miles on the odometer. With a 41.2% failure rate, the 2004 Freelander Se S/w is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2004 Land Rover Freelander Se S/w, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 68,199 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 10.1% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 10.1% of MOT failures on 2004 Land Rover Freelander Se S/w models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Brakes — 6.9% of failures

Brakes issues account for 6.9% of MOT failures on 2004 Land Rover Freelander Se S/w models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Tyres — 3.8% of failures

Tyres issues account for 3.8% of MOT failures on 2004 Land Rover Freelander Se S/w models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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