Land Rover Freelander (2010)
2010 Land Rover Freelander
CarHunch analysed 15,253 real MOT records for the 2010 Land Rover Freelander. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Freelander passes its MOT at 81.9%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, but this masks a serious concern: 40.2% of these vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, well above typical levels and a genuine buyer red flag. This is a diesel-only cohort in the data, and the pass rate holds consistently across all examples.
At around 84,000 miles, these Freelanders are running typical mileage for their age, yet they're accumulating substantial issues—averaging 3 failures and 18.3 advisories per test. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and cooling system vulnerabilities, and factor in ongoing maintenance costs.
What to check before buying a 2010 Land Rover Freelander
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.
- ⚠️ 40.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 15,214 | 81.9% | 3.01 |
| Petrol (0%) | 39 | 80.7% | 2.08 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Land Rover Freelander vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Land Rover Freelander vehicles fall between 67,158 and 101,987 miles.
2010 Land Rover Freelander — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,962 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Land Rover Freelander
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.7%
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
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25.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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24.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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