Programmatic WIKI Analysis

2012 Land-rover Freelander Common Problems & Reliability Guide

Editorial and database insights into major issues and failure points for 2012 Land-rover Freelander.

Expert WIKI & Reliability Analysis

Every used vehicle has a set of potential warning factors, and the Land-rover Freelander is no exception. With moderate pass success rates (78.21% first-time pass rate), it remains critical to analyze historical inspection sheets for repeating advisories.

Our aggregation logic underscores that common problems frequently originate from components like: headlamp, ball joint, tyre. These faults are typical for vehicles running up against their median 6,643 mileages.

Ensure you verify whether the vehicle you are purchasing has a complete service record addressing these specific items before executing a sale.

Total in Database
146,241

Active vehicle records

Valid MOTs
105,436

Vehicles with active MOT

SORN Vehicles
1,124

Off-road statutory notification

First-Time Pass Rate
78.21%

Clean pass runs on 1st attempt

Median Mileage
6,643 mi

Yearly distance driven

Top Common MOT Failures

  • 1

    headlamp

    Often flagged during annual MOT testing.

  • 2

    ball joint

    Often flagged during annual MOT testing.

  • 3

    tyre

    Often flagged during annual MOT testing.

Top Common MOT Advisories

  • 1

    tyre

    Minor issues monitored by owners.

  • 2

    suspension arm

    Minor issues monitored by owners.

  • 3

    corrosion

    Minor issues monitored by owners.

Buying Guide & Expert Insights

This Land-rover Freelander data was aggregated from over 146,241 independent MOT testing history records. Pass rates are based on the first-time test success of vehicles registered in the UK.