I've had two of these and my wife has an SD4 HSE. Fabulous cars and I highly recommend them. I currently drive a 2019MY Evoque 180. 70K miles and zero issues.
Thank you , i just got Landrover Freelander 2 in Australia 2013 -2014, from landrover center, only 90000 th km, one owner,i had a test drive & noticed that it was tyres off the balance, and they found after i told them about what i find, that they didn't tide shaft after changing new tires, but after watching your video, i m going today to test drive again to see is this problem exists in future my car!! thank you one more time
what a superb clear video with examples of the issues, thank you so much. I'm shopping around for a cheap freelander2 and this video gives the best information by far!
Excellent advice, I have done several of these jobs of Freelander 2s including front and rear diffs. Always get your car serviced properly or have it checked when you buy it and check the oils in everything, Engine, gearbox, front diff, rear haldex and diff and ensure the haldex has had a filter change.
I have a (relative to its age) low mileage 2012 XS and it's been a great car. The front door locks had to be replaced when it was about 5 year old. They failed within 3 months of each other. My LR specialist mechanic said, "Yeah, it happens to all of them. It's pretty much guaranteed." Luckily these parts are more or less standard and whatever he replaced those locks with, seem to be better quality and no problems until now (2024). Oh wait! Several years ago, a few minutes after starting the car, I had warning messages popping up, along the lines of "Transmission fault. Traction reduced." Luckily, it turned out to be just a tired old battery which was loosing charge and the electronics was sensitive to low voltage. After getting a new battery, the warning eventually went away. Weirdly, the message still popped up a few times but I was told this is normal and it may take a couple of hours of operation to clear the warning. It was true because the message soon went away and I haven't seen them since. Just some advice. Use the best quality oil and get it changed every 6 month and your engine will thank you for it with long service life. This is even more important for the higher performance diesel variants.
Not exactly "common" issues, but known issues. Buying from auction, I'd expect these issues to arise as this is the best way to get rid of a lemon. My brother's 2011 Sport LE is on 175,000 and has had none of these issues. His neighbour has a 2011 HSE on 135,000 miles and has had none of these issues. I have a 2007 3.2 petrol HSE on 154,000 also with none of these issues. However, I have had the auxiliary belt tensioner seize, a radiator hose burst and a leaking vacuum pump - all of which I fixed myself. I'm not saying the issues you've mentioned don't happen, because they most certainly do, but they're not exactly what I'd call "common", with the exception of the door lock issue, but even then , it doesn't happen anywhere near as much as you might think from listening to the horror stories. Steering rack issues were actually a recall issue - it was caused by weld spatter- most should've been replaced by Land Rover years ago. But obviously not everyone got the Land Rover memo and some will still be driving around with the issue waiting to happen years later. The very best advice I can give anybody looking to buy a Freelander 2 is to take a look on the on-line forums. They are a goldmine of advice and will help you spot a lemon before you part with your hard earned money. As for all round reliability, just take a look at the classified ads and notice how many for sale have more than 150,000 miles. They can't be that unreliable now, can they with those types of mileages. However, they may well be getting very tired. The youngest is now 9 years old. A good or full service history is a must. Also, check out the previous MOT's online - this is a great indicator of how the vehicle has been treated. It'll show whether it's been looked after or run on a shoestring.
totally agree! ive just bought a 2013 Freelander and the door lock has gone on the passenger side and is probably going on the drivers side - it is currently parked behind my 2007 freelander HSE that has 223,000 miles on it and has had 2 starter motors break, front wheel bearings, 2 front brake calipers and back suspension springs - since i bought it 9 years ago with 103000 miles on the clock - great cars change all the oil regularly and service the haldex ( ask Bell engineering for help!)
I bought an xs td4 3 years ago. Not important issues at the moment. Last year the car passed to limp mode, but after stop and start the problem go away. I'm satisfied ( at the moment:-) )
Bell engineering will sell you a refurbished and improved diff for less than 500. You need to send them back your removed diff so the refurbs can continue. They are brilliant.
I tend to find many of the issues for Freelander 2s come from people who never give them a proper maintence. To be fair I tend to find that for most cars.
I had my dif refurbished by AB Landrover they courier it to and from your mechanic in one day. They replace and upgrade all worn components for a very reasonable price and supply the two types of oil you need, these are very expensive no matter where you get them so let them supply them for you. PS I believe the Evoque is the same and possibly the Jaguar 4WD thing
I recall there is or was a company in East Anglia that rebuilt diffs with bigger bearings as apparently lr bearings are not up to the job. Think around £850 for front and rear rebuilds... Mine has 122k so may now be a good investment but no issues so far great car and sd4 engine and 6 speed auto excellent...
No need to upgrade if they are fine. I usually buy second hands that are in good shape and fit them to my cars followed by a diff oil change and they last for years.
The FL2 rear diff issues result from a combination of 3 factors: 1. The bearings were too small for the application. 2. The bearings were over torqued from factory. 3. The diff oil change intervals were far too long. Without spending the money on a rebuild or replacement, the cheapest way to try and prolong the life of the diff's is to change the oil much more regularly than the service manual - every 10-20k miles if you want to be really careful. It's not guaranteed to stop them going, but it should prolong them. The job is cheap and quick, it can be done without even raising the vehicle if you're not too podgy.
Don’t buy from auction or one that has been used for towing. FSH and low mileage. Had three from new, no issues as have serviced correctly and looked after it. The most reliable in the landrover stable
mines on 150k 2.2 diesel auto, had the rear diff go but otherwise runs like a Sherman tank heading east - The 4x4 system they use is really impressive, with 4 season tyres on these things go anywhere without even flinching and at the same time so smooth on regular roads and the motorway. They are massively underrated.
I have an lr2 2012 and I think the awd system doesn't work because I got stuck and the rear wheels didn't even move I don't know if something is not working properly since it doesn't throw me any code to fail in the dashboard I would appreciate your opinions
My current experience is with a 2008 GS model and level of deep rust underneath is far worse than anything I have seen on similar age cars. The power steering pipes have a metal pipe section exposed to the offside wheel arch with obvious consequences.
thnx for pointing out the posabilities..i have a 2008 FL2 DEISEL....the problem i have is when i get to around 50MPH it judders very slightly?but its done this since i got it almost 12months ago,and the other day the heater as stopped working as it should,it just blows very low and faintly,,have you any suggestions?thnx keep up your vlogs👍
Wheel and tyre out of balance ? Check them out. If not then I would suggest looking into the wheel bearings. Your blower motor might have stopped working for the heater.
hello so it looks like im cooked . just bought a LR2 and i hear the sound u have on the 1 record, but the noise come from back passenger side not in the front ... eny idea ? thenk you
Hi there, very informative video, my 2010, Lr2, has a fricción sound from the back; what pieces could I need to be aware of?? Thanks Jesse T, from San Francisco California US.
Never had a problem with anything other than the rear diff which there is a company that does larger bearings and then it's not a problem. After V4 the haldex had different software so never 100% locked up, that helped the rear diff. Most of the issues I've seen is down to falsifying of service record so the companies selling them do not have to do the 10 year service, which is about £500-600 in parts, let alone time. Central locking is not really an issue, it does fail just like on every other vehicle. What is more concerning in my opinion is the water traps that rot out the thin metal cills. Really they are excellent cars over all. also capable off road with some minor additional under body protection. The 4wd system is also a FORD part as they designed and made the items, which is why they have FoMoCo all over them, Ford Motor Company. Your stated rear diff issue is actually a failing haldex, they fail on the clutch pack sticking so continued 100% rear drive when there should be about 5-20%. rear diff failure is normally heard as a general whine that cannot be pinpointed.
I used to work for Land-rover and this is just a carry over problem from the early Freelander Most problems were down to poor service ,never changing the oils in the diffs and budget and bald tyres, it was always recommended you must change all 4 tyres and realignment Same issues on any badly serviced 4wd car really ,volvo xc models the amount with seized haldex pumps and people don't realise until the snow comes
Saya punya 2 freelander 2009 dan 2008. Scaner perlu, tun up, Perawatan oli mesin pergantian oli transmisi terjadwal serahkan pada semua pada tekhnisinya semua baik-baik saja...
Many thanks for the very informative production. I have just recently purchased a Freelander 2 TD4. replace the Steering rack, High and low pressure pipes, Inner/out rod ends and the fluid reservoir. Still the steering is heavy at times when slow turning. Boot will not open unless the remote is used. This vehicles drive me crazy. The previous owner was to forward on the service book, lock nut key, spare remote etc. Never heard from him again. As you mentioned Land Rover...Why! why! why! di they INSIST ON USING CHEAP INFERIOR seriously BAD QUALITY PARTS. They are becoming the Yugo/Lada brand. Never again.
Just had front diff done even though all servicing has been done I couldn't hear any noises at all. Got to monitor the rear now don't buy one and this is the reliable land rover.
I brought a freelander 2 in 2010 £22 000 I’ve done 80000 miles and just oil change and filter every year and never a Service form landrover , never a problem but making a noise now
I have one of these, amazing car, did have the rear diff replaced - just get a refurb, nothing wrong with the refub diffs. Also make sure you get the gearbox oil changed, as well as the oil in the front and rear diffs (usually people NEVER refresh this and they should) Additionally, make sure the haldex is serviced (likely you need a 4x4 specialist to do this as it is a specialist piece of equipment and needs a very very specific oil) If you don't get it serviced the oil turns to a gel and blocks up the filter, burns the electric pump motor out and it is INCREDIBLY expensive to replace - at this point a lot of people remove the prop and run them in FWD only - but its only £60 to get these serviced and then its good for another 5-10yrs so just get it serviced. Lastly the belts and tensioners have stupid 10yr replacement time frames in the manual - no way do they last that long, just replace it. They do need to be maintained, but maintaining is cheaper than fixing, thing is most people don't maintain cars so you end up spending a fortune bringing them up to spec, however in the recent snow I was loving it, even able to pull a loaded luton van out of a ditch and up a hill!
Good advice. To be fair, LR gave a terrible interval for the diff oil: Every ten years or 150,000 miles, whichever is soonest. Absolutely mad advice, many people on Land Rover forums change theirs every 10-20k miles.
I owned a second hand 09 freelander bought new in NORTHERN IRELAND originally never give a once of trouble. HOW EVER i bought a English 2010 just because it had less miles and looked better in black I still have it and its one thing after another WHEEL BEARINGS DIFF ELECTRONICS PARKING SENSORS (I even reversed into a car because parking sensors failed) it’s a heap of junk compared to my last. I believe the English one had a lot more miles than its showing so be careful
Have had one for two years now spent £6900 already ( gear box, clutch, turbo , shocks, throttle body, water pump etc ) and still problems, 2009 102k miles now turning to rust they can give as many Landrovers to pop stars and royalty as they like Land rovers are a bundle of junk once they get over three years old or just out of the lease period. Buy japanese !
🤣🤣 Japanese?? I've had more problems with Japanese SUV's than I can remember. Plus half of that is wear and tear parts like clutch,water pump,shocks etc. If you want something you don't want to pay any "maintenance" which certainly sounds like you only want to put fuel in it and everything on the car last the whole time you own it. Advice for you get a push bike.
@@russjam121 I have a RAV4 2008 and main issue is its not made for tall people. Thin paint coat really cheap plastic and very long gears. Like for offroad terrains its terrible its 2.2 D4-D with 136hp and if it gets stuck I don't think that would get out even withe AWD. The engine is good and electronics no issues there, stereing colomn replaced started leaking. The only thing that I hate in the RAV4 is the seating position I'm 194cm and don't fit like it was made for asian people
I've had two of these and my wife has an SD4 HSE. Fabulous cars and I highly recommend them. I currently drive a 2019MY Evoque 180. 70K miles and zero issues.
100% Love mine
Thank you , i just got Landrover Freelander 2 in Australia 2013 -2014, from landrover center, only 90000 th km, one owner,i had a test drive & noticed that it was tyres off the balance, and they found after i told them about what i find, that they didn't tide shaft after changing new tires, but after watching your video, i m going today to test drive again to see is this problem exists in future my car!! thank you one more time
what a superb clear video with examples of the issues, thank you so much. I'm shopping around for a cheap freelander2 and this video gives the best information by far!
Excellent advice, I have done several of these jobs of Freelander 2s including front and rear diffs. Always get your car serviced properly or have it checked when you buy it and check the oils in everything, Engine, gearbox, front diff, rear haldex and diff and ensure the haldex has had a filter change.
Thanks for sharing
i had a 2013 freelander 2 for 4 years and no issues with it. sold it a got a 2017 disco sport hse and had that 4 years with no issues
That’s good to hear and hopefully it will stay as 🙏
What model do u own sd4 or si4 ?
got myself a 2007 Freelander 2 S TD4 and with 305000km on it i bought very recently and still no significant issues to report....live it...
This is for sure the highest mileage freelander I have heard of 👏👏
@@ShaksAutos Bought one 07 LR2 with 180k km now I have 320k and still running like a boss!
Great video - sorry to hear you had problems with F&R diffs - thanks for sharing 👍✌️😊💜
I have a (relative to its age) low mileage 2012 XS and it's been a great car. The front door locks had to be replaced when it was about 5 year old. They failed within 3 months of each other. My LR specialist mechanic said, "Yeah, it happens to all of them. It's pretty much guaranteed." Luckily these parts are more or less standard and whatever he replaced those locks with, seem to be better quality and no problems until now (2024).
Oh wait! Several years ago, a few minutes after starting the car, I had warning messages popping up, along the lines of "Transmission fault. Traction reduced." Luckily, it turned out to be just a tired old battery which was loosing charge and the electronics was sensitive to low voltage. After getting a new battery, the warning eventually went away. Weirdly, the message still popped up a few times but I was told this is normal and it may take a couple of hours of operation to clear the warning. It was true because the message soon went away and I haven't seen them since.
Just some advice. Use the best quality oil and get it changed every 6 month and your engine will thank you for it with long service life. This is even more important for the higher performance diesel variants.
Thanks for the insights!
Not exactly "common" issues, but known issues. Buying from auction, I'd expect these issues to arise as this is the best way to get rid of a lemon.
My brother's 2011 Sport LE is on 175,000 and has had none of these issues. His neighbour has a 2011 HSE on 135,000 miles and has had none of these issues. I have a 2007 3.2 petrol HSE on 154,000 also with none of these issues. However, I have had the auxiliary belt tensioner seize, a radiator hose burst and a leaking vacuum pump - all of which I fixed myself.
I'm not saying the issues you've mentioned don't happen, because they most certainly do, but they're not exactly what I'd call "common", with the exception of the door lock issue, but even then , it doesn't happen anywhere near as much as you might think from listening to the horror stories.
Steering rack issues were actually a recall issue - it was caused by weld spatter- most should've been replaced by Land Rover years ago. But obviously not everyone got the Land Rover memo and some will still be driving around with the issue waiting to happen years later.
The very best advice I can give anybody looking to buy a Freelander 2 is to take a look on the on-line forums. They are a goldmine of advice and will help you spot a lemon before you part with your hard earned money.
As for all round reliability, just take a look at the classified ads and notice how many for sale have more than 150,000 miles. They can't be that unreliable now, can they with those types of mileages. However, they may well be getting very tired. The youngest is now 9 years old. A good or full service history is a must. Also, check out the previous MOT's online - this is a great indicator of how the vehicle has been treated. It'll show whether it's been looked after or run on a shoestring.
totally agree! ive just bought a 2013 Freelander and the door lock has gone on the passenger side and is probably going on the drivers side - it is currently parked behind my 2007 freelander HSE that has 223,000 miles on it and has had 2 starter motors break, front wheel bearings, 2 front brake calipers and back suspension springs - since i bought it 9 years ago with 103000 miles on the clock - great cars change all the oil regularly and service the haldex ( ask Bell engineering for help!)
I'm looking at buying a Freelander, so thanks for your tips
Had mine for 7 years (2008 model) and 90,000km. None of the issues mentioned and nothing significant. Now at 165,000km and hope for another 15,000.
150,000😆
Hit some wood quickly 🙏 I hope it stays like that for another 150k miles 👍🏼
Excellent video and summary of the main issues. All potential Freelander owners should watch this!
Thanks mate for the advice, really like your help.
You are welcome 🙏
I bought an xs td4 3 years ago. Not important issues at the moment. Last year the car passed to limp mode, but after stop and start the problem go away. I'm satisfied ( at the moment:-) )
Bell engineering will sell you a refurbished and improved diff for less than 500. You need to send them back your removed diff so the refurbs can continue. They are brilliant.
Thanks for your advice appreciated ❤
Very informative information, Thank you .I'm planning to buying one so something to look out for.
Glad it was helpful!
I tend to find many of the issues for Freelander 2s come from people who never give them a proper maintence. To be fair I tend to find that for most cars.
Damn. Wish I'd had seen this video before I got mine 😩
very informative. good video. thanks
Very helpful video, thank you!
You are very welcome
Perfect, thank you.
I had my dif refurbished by AB Landrover they courier it to and from your mechanic in one day. They replace and upgrade all worn components for a very reasonable price and supply the two types of oil you need, these are very expensive no matter where you get them so let them supply them for you.
PS I believe the Evoque is the same and possibly the Jaguar 4WD thing
Throw the towel in!!
you might be able to hear the front and rear difs but even with in ear phones i couldnt hear anything
I recall there is or was a company in East Anglia that rebuilt diffs with bigger bearings as apparently lr bearings are not up to the job. Think around £850 for front and rear rebuilds... Mine has 122k so may now be a good investment but no issues so far great car and sd4 engine and 6 speed auto excellent...
No need to upgrade if they are fine. I usually buy second hands that are in good shape and fit them to my cars followed by a diff oil change and they last for years.
The FL2 rear diff issues result from a combination of 3 factors: 1. The bearings were too small for the application. 2. The bearings were over torqued from factory. 3. The diff oil change intervals were far too long.
Without spending the money on a rebuild or replacement, the cheapest way to try and prolong the life of the diff's is to change the oil much more regularly than the service manual - every 10-20k miles if you want to be really careful.
It's not guaranteed to stop them going, but it should prolong them. The job is cheap and quick, it can be done without even raising the vehicle if you're not too podgy.
I have a 2001 Freelander td4 with 157k on the clock no problems with diff or any odd sounds..
2012 from new , now on 170k km. No major issues as described in the video
Don’t buy from auction or one that has been used for towing. FSH and low mileage. Had three from new, no issues as have serviced correctly and looked after it. The most reliable in the landrover stable
Our one has been brilliant
I’ve got 235 thousand on my 2007 and last owner put new turbo on it other than that peefect
mines on 150k 2.2 diesel auto, had the rear diff go but otherwise runs like a Sherman tank heading east - The 4x4 system they use is really impressive, with 4 season tyres on these things go anywhere without even flinching and at the same time so smooth on regular roads and the motorway. They are massively underrated.
Just put 25mm spacers on mine with 265/65/17 isna turbo ranger tyres I’m very surprised where it won’t go
I have an lr2 2012 and I think the awd system doesn't work because I got stuck and the rear wheels didn't even move I don't know if something is not working properly since it doesn't throw me any code to fail in the dashboard I would appreciate your opinions
Great, insightful video and thanks for the honest review. Can you share your website or details of where you sell cars?
D6 Motors
Hi there, a friend of mine has the same problem with his freelander 2011 rear differential .
Do you know brother where can I find rear differential for freelander 2011 ? Refurbished one please.
My current experience is with a 2008 GS model and level of deep rust underneath is far worse than anything I have seen on similar age cars. The power steering pipes have a metal pipe section exposed to the offside wheel arch with obvious consequences.
I have a problem where by when driving I hear the whining noise and on the right hand side it will be making noise like grinding noise
Check wheel bearing and suspension components
thnx for pointing out the posabilities..i have a 2008 FL2 DEISEL....the problem i have is when i get to around 50MPH it judders very slightly?but its done this since i got it almost 12months ago,and the other day the heater as stopped working as it should,it just blows very low and faintly,,have you any suggestions?thnx keep up your vlogs👍
Wheel and tyre out of balance ? Check them out. If not then I would suggest looking into the wheel bearings.
Your blower motor might have stopped working for the heater.
@@ShaksAutos ok will try that,takecare and thnx for the advice..keep your vlogs coming😀
hello so it looks like im cooked . just bought a LR2 and i hear the sound u have on the 1 record, but the noise come from back passenger side not in the front ... eny idea ? thenk you
Check the wheel bearings first. Then if they are ok, you need to have a look at the rear differential 🥲
I have one that really has problems
Hi there, very informative video, my 2010, Lr2, has a fricción sound from the back; what pieces could I need to be aware of?? Thanks Jesse T, from San Francisco California US.
I would check for the following
Wheel bearings
Drive shaft
And lastly rear differential
Never had a problem with anything other than the rear diff which there is a company that does larger bearings and then it's not a problem. After V4 the haldex had different software so never 100% locked up, that helped the rear diff. Most of the issues I've seen is down to falsifying of service record so the companies selling them do not have to do the 10 year service, which is about £500-600 in parts, let alone time. Central locking is not really an issue, it does fail just like on every other vehicle. What is more concerning in my opinion is the water traps that rot out the thin metal cills. Really they are excellent cars over all. also capable off road with some minor additional under body protection.
The 4wd system is also a FORD part as they designed and made the items, which is why they have FoMoCo all over them, Ford Motor Company.
Your stated rear diff issue is actually a failing haldex, they fail on the clutch pack sticking so continued 100% rear drive when there should be about 5-20%. rear diff failure is normally heard as a general whine that cannot be pinpointed.
at what mileage did the dif go ? same for all or just bad luck ?
90k
What was the milage on this car?
98000
@@ShaksAutos Not massively high and looks a really clean car. I wonder if it had been driven really hard by previous owners
Never had a problem YPC
I used to work for Land-rover and this is just a carry over problem from the early Freelander
Most problems were down to poor service ,never changing the oils in the diffs and budget and bald tyres, it was always recommended you must change all 4 tyres and realignment
Same issues on any badly serviced 4wd car really ,volvo xc models the amount with seized haldex pumps and people don't realise until the snow comes
Saya punya 2 freelander 2009 dan 2008. Scaner perlu, tun up, Perawatan oli mesin pergantian oli transmisi terjadwal serahkan pada semua pada tekhnisinya semua baik-baik saja...
Many thanks for the very informative production. I have just recently purchased a Freelander 2 TD4. replace the Steering rack, High and low pressure pipes, Inner/out rod ends and the fluid reservoir. Still the steering is heavy at times when slow turning. Boot will not open unless the remote is used. This vehicles drive me crazy. The previous owner was to forward on the service book, lock nut key, spare remote etc. Never heard from him again. As you mentioned Land Rover...Why! why! why! di they INSIST ON USING CHEAP INFERIOR seriously BAD QUALITY PARTS. They are becoming the Yugo/Lada brand. Never again.
Looks like you are having a really bad experience with the freelander. I wish you all the best in the remaining time you have with the car
Trying pressing and holding the lock & unlock buttons simultaneously next to your stereo.
See what happens 😁
Just had front diff done even though all servicing has been done I couldn't hear any noises at all. Got to monitor the rear now don't buy one and this is the reliable land rover.
And check the dpf
From around mid 2009 onwards, anything pre 2009 is DPF free
What year model is this?
2013
My freelander 2 has had rear diff, front diff, starter motor and alternator pulley.... 😭 Love hate feeling
How much did you pay for the car
I don’t even remember. That was years ago
Be careful with automatic transmission. It has Aisin 80 which get into bad condition up to 200k km
im in a dilemma do i buy a FREELANDER 2 CRV or RAV 4 ?
RAV4
@@ShaksAutos it’s funny you should say that my heart says Freelander 2 but my head is saying RAV 4 the CRV is not of interest anymore
I brought a freelander 2 in 2010 £22 000 I’ve done 80000 miles and just oil change and filter every year and never a Service form landrover , never a problem but making a noise now
Do the haldex and diffs. Transmission if required
What mileage have your truck
98000 miles
I have one of these, amazing car, did have the rear diff replaced - just get a refurb, nothing wrong with the refub diffs.
Also make sure you get the gearbox oil changed, as well as the oil in the front and rear diffs (usually people NEVER refresh this and they should)
Additionally, make sure the haldex is serviced (likely you need a 4x4 specialist to do this as it is a specialist piece of equipment and needs a very very specific oil)
If you don't get it serviced the oil turns to a gel and blocks up the filter, burns the electric pump motor out and it is INCREDIBLY expensive to replace - at this point a lot of people remove the prop and run them in FWD only - but its only £60 to get these serviced and then its good for another 5-10yrs so just get it serviced.
Lastly the belts and tensioners have stupid 10yr replacement time frames in the manual - no way do they last that long, just replace it.
They do need to be maintained, but maintaining is cheaper than fixing, thing is most people don't maintain cars so you end up spending a fortune bringing them up to spec, however in the recent snow I was loving it, even able to pull a loaded luton van out of a ditch and up a hill!
You are spot on with the maintenance part. These are lovely cars when looked after well.
Good advice. To be fair, LR gave a terrible interval for the diff oil: Every ten years or 150,000 miles, whichever is soonest. Absolutely mad advice, many people on Land Rover forums change theirs every 10-20k miles.
The freelander 2 is the most reliable thing ever built by Land Rover so far ..
Never getting a freelander thats for sure 😂
You bought it , take your own advice, all cars have problems.
🄿🅁🄾🄼🄾🅂🄼
I owned a second hand 09 freelander bought new in NORTHERN IRELAND originally never give a once of trouble. HOW EVER i bought a English 2010 just because it had less miles and looked better in black I still have it and its one thing after another WHEEL BEARINGS DIFF ELECTRONICS PARKING SENSORS (I even reversed into a car because parking sensors failed) it’s a heap of junk compared to my last. I believe the English one had a lot more miles than its showing so be careful
Landrover is rubbish. The shapes and prices are attractive but soon the problems overweigh all this
Have had one for two years now spent £6900 already ( gear box, clutch, turbo , shocks, throttle body, water pump etc ) and still problems, 2009 102k miles now turning to rust they can give as many Landrovers to pop stars and royalty as they like Land rovers are a bundle of junk once they get over three years old or just out of the lease period. Buy japanese !
Get a RAV4 mate . Won’t brake on you 😂👍🏼
🤣🤣 Japanese?? I've had more problems with Japanese SUV's than I can remember. Plus half of that is wear and tear parts like clutch,water pump,shocks etc. If you want something you don't want to pay any "maintenance" which certainly sounds like you only want to put fuel in it and everything on the car last the whole time you own it. Advice for you get a push bike.
@@russjam121 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@russjam121 I have a RAV4 2008 and main issue is its not made for tall people. Thin paint coat really cheap plastic and very long gears. Like for offroad terrains its terrible its 2.2 D4-D with 136hp and if it gets stuck I don't think that would get out even withe AWD. The engine is good and electronics no issues there, stereing colomn replaced started leaking. The only thing that I hate in the RAV4 is the seating position I'm 194cm and don't fit like it was made for asian people