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Land Rover Freelander (2011)

12,961 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.5% first-time pass rate

2011 Land Rover Freelander

CarHunch analysed 12,961 real MOT records for the 2011 Land Rover Freelander. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Freelander passes its MOT first time at 84.1%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%—a genuinely positive sign for reliability. However, 35.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded at some point, which is nearly double the typical rate and suggests buyers need to factor in higher maintenance and safety risks.

At nearly 80,000 miles median, these Freelanders have been well-used but aren't excessively worn for a 13-year-old vehicle. The average 2.36 failures per test and particularly high advisory count of 15.1 per vehicle point to a car that demands regular preventative maintenance—seized components, wear items, and fluid leaks are the norm rather than the exception, so budget accordingly and always have any purchase inspected by a Land Rover-specialist mechanic before committing.

The 2011 Land Rover Freelander has a decent first-time pass rate (84.5%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
84.5%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
35.4%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
2.36
Over 14.1 tests on record
High
Typical mileage
79k
Middle half: 63k–98k
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🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 15.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 12,961 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 12,961 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 46.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 45.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake efficiency below requirements · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 31.7%
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened · Oil leak, but not excessive · Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.

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Before you buy a 2011 Land Rover Freelander

Based on MOT data from 12,961 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 35.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 12,879 84.5% 2.37
Petrol (1%) 82 88.8% 0.61

Colour Breakdown

Based on 289,479 Land Rover Freelander vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 22.6%
65,522
Blue 17.8%
51,648
Silver 17.6%
51,055
Grey 14%
40,476
Green 11.8%
34,124
Red 8.7%
25,231
Gold 3.2%
9,271
White 3.1%
9,001
Orange 0.6%
1,661
Purple 0.3%
892
Beige 0.1%
356
Bronze 0.1%
242

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Land Rover Freelander vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

79,276
typical
62,961
low mileage
97,834
high mileage

Half of all 2011 Land Rover Freelander vehicles fall between 62,961 and 97,834 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 62,961 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
62,961–97,834 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Land Rover Freelanders sit.
Over 132,075 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Land Rover Freelander — Still on the Road

Almost all 2011 Land Rover Freelanders are still on the road.

Strong survival — 11,539 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

12,486 11,539 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.36
Avg failures per vehicle
15.1
Avg advisories per vehicle
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