Land Rover Freelander: steering MOT failures
Steering was a recorded failure area in 4.5% of Land Rover Freelander MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2006 cars.
Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair cost: £150–£500 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Steering failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20,312 | 4.7% |
| 2003 | 27,780 | 5.0% |
| 2004 | 41,990 | 4.9% |
| 2005 | 48,122 | 5.3% |
| 2006 | 48,905 | 5.8% |
| 2014 | 66,954 | 3.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.