Land Rover Freelander (2014)
2014 Land Rover Freelander
CarHunch analysed 11,775 real MOT records for the 2014 Land Rover Freelander. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Freelander is more reliable than average, with an 85.5% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80%, but there's a significant concern: nearly one in three of these vehicles (31.8%) have had a dangerous defect recorded, which is well above acceptable for a buyer considering one today. This suggests you'd be taking a material risk on the safety front, even if the overall pass rate looks promising.
At 62,000 miles median, these Freelanders have typical mileage for their age, so you're not looking at exceptionally worn examples. The average vehicle racks up 1.69 failures and 9.6 advisories per test, which points to accumulating wear items and smaller niggles rather than catastrophic failures—but given the dangerous defect history, have a pre-purchase inspection focus heavily on brakes, steering, and suspension before committing to buy.
What to check before buying a 2014 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.
- ⚠️ 31.8% 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%) | 11,760 | 85.5% | 1.69 |
| Petrol (0%) | 15 | 52% | 0.07 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 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 2014 Land Rover Freelander vehicles fall between 47,998 and 77,901 miles.
2014 Land Rover Freelander — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 11,159 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 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 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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