Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2000 Land Rover Freelander S Wagon?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2000 Land Rover Freelander S Wagon?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2000 Land Rover Freelander S Wagon?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2000 Land Rover Freelander S Wagon?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

CarHunch

Get Started

Land Rover Freelander S Wagon (2000)

141 real MOT outcomes analysed • 3.2% first-time pass rate

2000 Land Rover Freelander S Wagon

CarHunch is tracking 141 2000 Land Rover Freelander S Wagon vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

**Do not buy this vehicle.** The 2000 Freelander S-Wagon has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 3.2%—catastrophically below the UK average of 80%—and petrol models specifically show a 0% pass rate across 136 vehicles tested. This isn't a minor reliability concern; it's a wholesale failure pattern that makes this generation unfit for use on UK roads.

At an average mileage of 117,928 miles for a 24-year-old vehicle, these cars have been heavily used, and the complete absence of passing tests suggests terminal mechanical decay rather than simple wear. If you're considering one, budget for immediate and substantial repairs, or walk away entirely—the Freelander 2 (2007 onwards) is vastly more reliable if you need this vehicle type.

MOT statistics not available

We have 141 2000 Land Rover Freelander S Wagon vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.

What to check before buying a 2000 Land Rover Freelander S Wagon

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

Before you buy a Land Rover Freelander S Wagon

MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.

Inspection

Have a qualified mechanic check this car before you commit to buying →

CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	136	0%	0
Other (4%)	5	90%	0.4

Found a specific Land Rover Freelander S Wagon?

Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.

Other model years — Land Rover Freelander S Wagon:

1999