Is the Land Rover Freelander ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 129,628 MOT tests, around 1% of Land Rover Freelanders still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 88% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 12%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 96% diesel. Diesel Freelanders in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 1%
- Likely charged
- 88%
- Depends on the car
- 12%
- MOT tests analysed
- 129,628
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Freelander ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Freelanders of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Check exact car11,682 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged13,287 tested | Likely compliant6 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged10,506 tested | Likely compliant22 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged12,396 tested | Likely compliant41 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged14,264 tested | Likely compliant26 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged10,197 tested | Likely compliant23 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged11,495 tested | Likely compliant57 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged14,731 tested | Likely compliant360 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged7,422 tested | Likely compliant82 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged6,289 tested | Check Euro standard882 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged5,144 tested | Check Euro standard1,031 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged3,276 tested | Check Euro standard698 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged2,352 tested | Check Euro standard553 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged1,017 tested | Check Euro standard458 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged332 tested | Likely charged249 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged185 tested | Likely charged169 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged140 tested | Likely charged135 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Freelander
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (96% of Freelanders tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Petrol (4% of Freelanders tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Freelanders from 2014 sit on the boundary (12% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Land Rover can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Freelanders fare at the MOT too: see the Land Rover Freelander MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Land Rover Freelander for London: what the MOT data shows
The Land Rover Freelanders in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2014. 2007 was the most common year, with 15,104 tests (12% of the total), and half were registered in 2009 or later.
Freelanders from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 63% of the time, at an average of 129,556 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 65% of the time with 117,294 miles on average, so check a compliant car's condition as carefully as an older one's.
Whichever year you choose, check the Freelander's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.6% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (3.8%); steering: "ball joint has excessive play" (3.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.8% of tests.
Overall, 66% of Freelanders passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 114,207 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Land Rover models
About this data
Based on 129,628 first MOT tests of the Land Rover Freelander carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 129,628 MOT tests say about the Land Rover Freelander and London's ULEZ.
Is the Land Rover Freelander ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 1% of Freelanders on the road are likely compliant and 88% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Freelander years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Freelanders first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Freelander ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Freelanders from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Freelander is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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