Land Rover Freelander (2013)
2013 Land Rover Freelander
CarHunch analysed 13,550 real MOT records for the 2013 Land Rover Freelander. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Freelander diesel passes its MOT at 83.6%, which is slightly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting reasonable reliability overall—though the fact that 35.4% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point is a genuine concern for buyers and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. The median mileage of 69,000 miles for an 11-year-old vehicle is roughly as expected, and the 2.14 average failures per test suggest most don't have serious structural problems, but the high advisory rate of 12.1 per vehicle points to accumulated wear on trim, seals, and minor systems that owners should budget for. Before buying, have a full diagnostic check and specifically ask the seller about any history of suspension, electrical, or seal repairs—these older Freelanders tend to rack up advisory issues even when they pass.
What to check before buying a 2013 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.
- ⚠️ 35.4% 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%) | 13,527 | 83.6% | 2.14 |
| Petrol (0%) | 23 | 53.5% | 0.17 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 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 2013 Land Rover Freelander vehicles fall between 54,187 and 85,705 miles.
2013 Land Rover Freelander — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,606 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 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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43.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.6%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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14.5%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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