Land Rover Freelander: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 2,239 Land Rover Freelander cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1998 and 2015.
In a sample of 355 cars, 62.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, more often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre tread depth insufficient (14.4% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 5 recalls for this model; 0.3% of registered cars still have an open recall.
4.6% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 14.4% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 12.4% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 12.1% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 10.1% |
| Steering dust boot damaged, not sealing | 9% |
| Excessive leak of other fluids | 7.3% |
| Brake light not working (properly) | 7.3% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 6.8% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 6.8% |
| Tyre damaged | 4.8% |
Share of 355 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 18% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 8.7% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 2.5% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 1.4% |
| Rust damage, thickness reduced by more than 15% | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 2,239 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.3% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 4.6% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1998 to 2015 |
All Land Rover Freelander passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-13 | electrical system | serious | 8 |
| 2015-05-28 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 5 |
| 2014-04-17 | axles, wheels and tyres | serious | 1 |
| 2013-09-30 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 1,633 |
| 2013-01-14 | brakes | serious | 2 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Land Rover Freelander fail the APK?
In a sample of 355 cars first registered 2012–2021, 62.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Land Rover Freelander?
The most common APK defects are: tyre tread depth insufficient (14.4%), number plate light not working (properly) / missing (12.4%), tyre pressure incorrect (12.1%).
Does the Land Rover Freelander have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 5 recalls. 0.3% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Land Rover models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.