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2010 TD4 150k miles, had it 18 months and just needed new battery but that’s about it. Previously had Range Rovers but my wallet is glad I’ve gone for the FL2 this time.
Some people are trying to get into this for their job, therefore provide better videos by spending more time, the videos give them revenue, I have nothing against Independent UA-camrs doing this
Very nice video. I own a 3,2 i6. Great car. Had some maintanance replacements, but just very logical with a 308.000 km on the road and some dust. Very nice traveling car. Holidays in the Pyrreneen and to the North Cape. No problem.
I had a Freelander 1 ES with the BMW engine and I had no problems. Subsequently, I've had two Freelander 2 vehicles and they were fantastic cars. My wife has her own SD4 HSE and she loves it. There is a huge amount of FL2's in my part of rural Oxfordshire/Berkshire which is testimony to how reliable and versatile they are. And they still look great. Although, 32-36 mpg is more realistic than 45 mpg. I've put 69K on my three year old Range Rover Evoque with none of the 'armchair' reliability problems that are supposed to occur.
Fantastic video, really helpful thank you. If I could add one thing - the Haldex unit is often not included in routine servicing, but it is important to save a potentially costly replacement. Reasonably easy to service it yourself with one of the kits, it's only a small unit.
Good advice, the Haldex was considered by JLR as a “sealed for life” unit, meaning for the life of the warranty. These units are expensive to replace but relatively cheap to service. If you get the panic inducing ‘gearbox fault reduced traction’ code coming up then a flush and refill of the Haldex could be all you need.
We have a 2008 LR2. We love it, though it has cost us a deal of money to support. The Volvo engine is bullet-proof, and our mechanic, who runs a Land Rover only shop, tells us that he has never had to replace one of these engines. So far we have done 150,000 miles. The differential failed twice, as you have anticipated - about $3,000 each time - but the third version seems to be holding up well. We take it in to our specialist mechanic every 5,000 miles, and this costs us about $400. It's a good bargain for a quality car compared to the choices on offer. Land Rover are 'great places to be', as one of the commentators says. And they are a bargain if they have been properly maintained. If the paperwork is there, and the differential has ben replaced, I would buy one second hand. The LR2 2008 is on the market in the U.S. for $7,000 - $10,000, and if they are in good condition with proper maintenance records, I would buy one. Our SUV drags timber around, carries furnitures, luggage and all kinds of stuff in the back. It's pretty roomy for a small SUV, and it's a vehicle you quickly fall in love with. If you think of the choices for that kind of money, you get a luxury vehicle at bargain prices. But I would keep a thousand or two in reserve just in case! Thanks for the nice video.
Had a XS 2012 TD4 for a year now done 44k had the water pump and belt changed and a new EGR,seller payed for that ,otherwise no problems great car very comfortable powerful great driving position and yes great off road as well as moterway
Thank you for the video. Have a 2013 SD4 SE. Purchased at 98 000km and I'm the 3rd owner. Colling fan controller at 45 000km, had to have the Rear Diff bearing replaced at 150 000km as well as a faulty door lock which was a niggle a while before already (door locks are very expensive). Other than this nothing except services. Awesome fun to drive. Super comfortable on the road and soft roading. Don't suggest any track that says "4x4". ample grip, but bottoms out on the middleman every time. Note on the SE's 18" tyre size. Can't find anything all terrain anywhere except for Dunlop in South Africa. You'll have to do with Highway Pattern.
Thanks for adding your ownership experience, no doubt it will be helpful for those shopping around for a Freelander. Especially the tyre limitation on the 18" wheels 👍
Fantastic video for any potential buyers, we've had three Freelander 2's and loved them all. My choice would be the Sd4 as this and the autobox really suits the cars nature. Swapped ours for a 2.2 Discovery sport but prefer the Fl2 if I'm totally honest.
Hi Mark, I'm about to buy a 2013 SD4, 70k on the clock and well looked after. I was surprised by the trim quality as there's no mention of HSE on the car spec but it does mention that it's some sort of limited edition called 'dynamic'. Are you aware of this?
Have a 2011 3.2I6 auto with 100k kms and still running great. Couple of issues... some jerkiness when using normal drive after use of sport mode, though this resolves itself after a couple of days. Occassional whining from the rear diff but this has reduced after an oil top up - haven't had it checked for a bearing replacement yet. Pleasant to drive both on and off road...just the mpg 🙆♂
The 3.2 & 3.0 SI6 Engine was designed by Volvo and built by/in Ford’s Bridgend plant in Wales. I suspect this engine which was put in LR2 & XC90 was developed for the US market. The engine itself is covered in FordMoCo logos on castings etc
Is by far one of the best LR ever made. Only need a regular oil change like all cars and gearbox oil change aswell, haldex problems although rare show up usually due to owners unapt usage of the vehicle. Among all LR on my garage the freelander 2 3.2 liter inline 6 and defender 300 tdi are extremely cheap to maintain.
Great car had it for 3 years now and yes had to change the hydraulic pump twice and also the crankshaft position sensor. And also the wiring is not great, nevertheless it's a great experience driving this beauty don't want to change it soon.
Yes I also had the crankshaft position sensor go. Thankfully it's such an easy fix - if anyone reading has this issue, it's a couple 10mm bolts under the drivers side wheel arch. 5 minutes. Has been a great car otherwise, very nice.
Power Performance can be a problem too with restricted performance (limp home) issues. Upgrade intercooler hoses and ECR valve at the earliest opportunity. Tyre wear is horrendous too as well as central locking faults.
Problems with my 3.2HSE at 165Kmi: Drivers Door Module. Exhaust center resonator rusted out yr10. Shocks worn out by 120k + a broken spring. Rear Diff at 150K. Water pump @ 150k, Alternator at 90K, Starter at 120K.
I'm very happy with my SD4 HSE (in France, so left hand drive), bought new in 2014, it has done almost 29000 Km (don't drive it much), had a couple of services, and it is just on it's second replacement battery (Bosch, of course...). As a run-around, I have a Suzuki DDis 3 door Grand Vitara, which has done about 92000 Km bought new in 2007, and an excellent little vehicle. It, too, has had two replacement batteries., otherwise faultless. Those two will see me out, provided that I can continue to get diesel fuel.
Is a great car, extremely low maintenance. Just don’t be fooled by previous owners that neglect gearbox oil changes as it leads to haldex problems, still no major concerns as even the haldex is cheap.
I had a freelander 2 for a couple years now. One time the entertainment system froze, but a quick hard reset by unplugging the battery fixed it. Also the lock mechanisms for the trunk and the door failed, but that was also easy to fix. Recently I have been getting looses in power. Sometimes it runs great, sometimes it can barely move. Checked the engine and there seemed to be no problem with it. My next best guess is that it has something to do with the gear box.
Excellent video! I was wondering how would I know if the 4x4 aid would engage due to tire pressure differences. Does it light up any warnings in the dashboard? Thanks
Thanks! It may give a TPMS warning although from memory the TPMS sensors updates every 15-20 seconds, and unless the engagement was happening as the TPMS scan was active the system may not detect it 👍
I just bought LR FreelNDER 2 TD4 2.2 2008..ITs been a pain in the neck. Lots of issues due to poor maintenance. I have changed 1 inyector, fuel return lines, water pump, transmition system, crankshaft seal, and fuel pump (intank pump) it lasted 90kms and die. NOW I have to get a new fuel pump. Hope to enjoy this car one day.
Great guide, as always. 👏 If you are able to, could you do something similar with the T31 Nissan X-Trail? So '07-'14 if I remember right. I've had one and know it fairly well, but thinking of getting one again in the future and i always enjoy watching well produced content and getting more information about these sorts of things. I'd also love to see more quality videos on UA-cam about gen3 Pajeros/Shoguns, Nissan Pathfinder R51, Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ, maybe even gen2 Honda CR-V...
Many thanks, keep a look out for the T31 X-trail guide as it was already on the list of upcoming videos and so will likely be released before the end of the year 👍
If like me you have a turbo underboost, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, check your catalytic convertor first before loading the parts cannon. I've replaced turbo, intercooler, boost hoses, turbo actuators. Cost me thousands. Turned out to be a damaged catalytic convertor.
Good to know! Was this the diesel or Si4 petrol model Haggis? And when you say the cat con was "damaged" was that a part failure from age/wear or contact damage as result of off road use?
The DW12 (DW12C for Euro 5 emissions) engine is the Ford/Peugeot partnered engine that is fitted to the Freelander 2 as a turbo diesel 2.2. We’ve got that one in the engine section 👍
Just checked and it appears we agree as we state the '3.2 straight six from Volvo' (the Si6 engine) in the engine section. Did we refer to it as a V6 somewhere else? 👍
thanks for this very instructive video, i'm considering buying a 2.2 td4 Lr2 from 2013 it has done a lot of mileage ( 212k) to be exact, it's a manual disiel, am i in luck ? the car looks fearly well maintained
Is the mileage in miles or Km? Either way a service history that has proof of maintenance, especially for some of the bigger jobs may actually make a higher mileage purchase more appealing if it has already had extensive mechanical maintenance of the known faults 👍
here is td4 2014, Australia, after the front suspension change to brand new, look system left side. (warranty from Land Rover Brisbane), and the front bulb (Philips) changed, still 2024 drive-like charm,120.000km I changed difirential, the front& back & gearbox oil, at 90.000 km. excellent car, Peugeot diesel engine, I believe!!
This is probably the most reliable early Land Rover there is. Lets not forget this is a Ford Volvo Land Rover Peugeot/Citroen mongrel. All Land Rovers are enthusiast cars as they all come with a free bag of spanners and the newer ones will probably need a laptop..2010 Freelander 2 XS 140k on the clock and have done most of the jobs on this list, and would never change it if I can. If you want bomb proof, go German or Japanese, boring.......
Interesting and informative but "return an average of 45mpg" (with respect to the diesels' fuel consumption @ 6:02), what colour is the sky in your world? Official figure for the four wheel drive cars is around the 40mpg mark with most owners agreeing that just around town it can be as low as 23mpg although on a long motorway run, 38mpg can be achieved, with a general average of 30-35mpg. Slightly better mpg figures are achievable in manual cars than auto and an occasional 45mpg has been reported, but no where near an average of 45mpg.....
Appreciate what you are saying, but we only use manufacturer WLTP or NEDC fuel figures in our videos to avoid bias based on forum claims/driving style. LR acheived 42-47mpg on the NEDC test, this isn't a perfect measure but the more accurate WLTP test was not used at the time. 👍
Are looking at the diesel or the petrol motor? Looking at the diesel there are several reports of a weakening shift from 2nd to 3rd so that is something to look out for. Freelanders that tow seem to have suffered this failure slightly more but if an owner has serviced the gearbox around 80,000 miles they generally seem to last better. Hope that helps 👍
@@themilesdriven brilliant advice. Makes sense the gearbox getting more use lower in the range exacerbated by the additional load. Thank you very much. Sub from me
Additional to the tips in the video we would say its worth considering both the HSE and SE if both are available in your home market. This will broaden your choice a bit better as Land Rover pushed the HSE model more in later year production models to keep them competitive against newer model rivals 👍
I have a 2014 si4 SE with 6 speed auto. I love it. It is excellent off road and driven with care goes further than most would probably give it credit for. It's a beast in the sand thanks to its light weight, and copes well with anything you're likely to encounter in the bush on your way to a National Park camping ground. It's a good tow vehicle, helped no doubt in part by the relatively high power to weight ratio of the si4 motor. Our's happily tows a 1600kg (fully loaded) hybrid caravan and has no trouble maintaining highway speed and overtaking where necessary. Reliability has been pretty good. Ours is relatively low mileage (118k KMs). Have replaced a couple of central door locking mechanisms, and the thermo fan controller (both cheap parts from eBay) and easy to do yourself. At 100k ours developed a slow coolant leak (about 1.5 litres per year). I could have kept topping it off but eventually had the radiator and water pump replaced by my independent mechanic. That's the only major issue in a car now 10 years old. My first Land Rover and I'm very happy with it.
Had my 2013 SD4 GS for 5 years great car visibility and comfort serviced regularly.Recently started double chirping back when unlocking anyone had similar issue?Thanks
I should have watched your video first. Albeit I had a third party Red Book inspection and report they failed to identify every single thing you mentioned. The Si6 engine runs well and has heaps of grunt BUT, that's it - within 4 weeks of purchase the whirring started in the rear diff. Metal swarf detected in oil by Land Rover and quoted $5K fix. Also, the fuel gauge only this week showed half full yet it was filled up. As I drove along the kilometer range increased from 102Klm to 290Klm the further I travelled. The engine light also came on two weeks ago but decided to go out again this week. God damn "pomies" - They can fix themselves. Anyhow, a real bucket of "POO". I will cut my losses and trade it this week. Never again. Heading for something of quality like a Toyota or Isuzu.
So i have a 2008 Lr2 with the 3.2L and i dont know if im having engine troubles or electrical issues but i just have a msg on my dash saying engine system fault reduced engine proformance the car wont start but if i disconnect the battery for 10mins to reset everything then try and start it up and it runs fine for about 5mins then just dies and wont start back up again. Theres no codes from my OBD2 reader either any help would be much appreciated.
A quick mechanical check of the basics is always worth it when you’re having running issues. If you’ve got good spark, uninterrupted inlet air and no lean/rich fuel condition then check the outlet is unimpeded. If all that is problem free the engine should run even if it is rough unless a fail safe is shutting it down. Further advice is very tough to give out on the internet and an hours worth of a specialist time could save you hours of head scratching 👍
It is most definitely a safety shutting the engine off as I can reset the engine by disconnecting the battery and after 10 mins it will fire back up again no problem but cut out after a few mins.
All very well, but what about the most important issue of the hundreds and hundreds of failures of the Transfer box and rear differential ? So common there are specialist repair shops that JUST concentrate on refurbishing and exchanging old units, probably THE most important and common failure on the Freelander 2, yet you never really mention it ? 🤷♂️
Thanks for mentioning this. We do highlight the rear differential issues twice (timestamp 3.36 + 4.45). As you are right the 08-11 Freelander had a service bulletin for failed rear differentials. You are also correct that we don't refer to the transfer box in isolation so thanks for clearing that up for any potential buyers 😁 We would stress that we were unable to find a clear cause of transfer box failure, although as mentioned in the video asking a previous owner how much the vehicle has been used off-road and keeping an eye on tyre pressures may help avoid the issue to some degree.
@@themilesdriven working on these vehicles every day the transfer boxes are not that common a problem but when they do fail its down to oil loss between the transfer box and gearbox oil seal. also to note other points to look out for on older vehicles are corroded rear subframes, worn rear shocker top mounts, corroded power steering pipes, corroded rear arches/ sills and faulty Haldex units due mainly to lack of servicing. If looked after they are a very good vehicle to own and yes my wife has one she loves it and so do I but I also own a Discovery 4 why wouldn't I being a landrover mechanic 😉
bough for 30yo suprise for myself xD first own car two year ago :D love it at start didnt like littlte nosy little plastic cracing but this car just wow when i drive it in rain/snow it is like driving military vehicle unstoppable also 2.2diesel 118KW is accelerating like wow >D maybe i just got lucky good maintained/serviced car at 200k kms and drives like new fixed few smaler things servo was fuked up , but after two years i dont care who have mercedes audi fuk them i drive my own military vehicle when weather goes bad im going safe :PPP 2009/118kw diesel SE
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I have had a 2014 SD4 HSE for several years, and I love it. Totally recommended.
Do you know which year model was recalled for front suspension
2010 TD4 150k miles, had it 18 months and just needed new battery but that’s about it. Previously had Range Rovers but my wallet is glad I’ve gone for the FL2 this time.
Thanks for the information, a useful, to the point video with not adverts, sponsorship or bullshit. Very much appreciated.
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Very nice video. I own a 3,2 i6. Great car. Had some maintanance replacements, but just very logical with a 308.000 km on the road and some dust. Very nice traveling car. Holidays in the Pyrreneen and to the North Cape. No problem.
I had a Freelander 1 ES with the BMW engine and I had no problems. Subsequently, I've had two Freelander 2 vehicles and they were fantastic cars. My wife has her own SD4 HSE and she loves it. There is a huge amount of FL2's in my part of rural Oxfordshire/Berkshire which is testimony to how reliable and versatile they are. And they still look great. Although, 32-36 mpg is more realistic than 45 mpg. I've put 69K on my three year old Range Rover Evoque with none of the 'armchair' reliability problems that are supposed to occur.
Thanks for adding your ownership experience, no doubt this will be handy to buyers out there 👍
Fantastic video, really helpful thank you.
If I could add one thing - the Haldex unit is often not included in routine servicing, but it is important to save a potentially costly replacement. Reasonably easy to service it yourself with one of the kits, it's only a small unit.
Thanks for adding the additional info 😁
Good advice, the Haldex was considered by JLR as a “sealed for life” unit, meaning for the life of the warranty. These units are expensive to replace but relatively cheap to service. If you get the panic inducing ‘gearbox fault reduced traction’ code coming up then a flush and refill of the Haldex could be all you need.
We have a 2008 LR2. We love it, though it has cost us a deal of money to support. The Volvo engine is bullet-proof, and our mechanic, who runs a Land Rover only shop, tells us that he has never had to replace one of these engines. So far we have done 150,000 miles. The differential failed twice, as you have anticipated - about $3,000 each time - but the third version seems to be holding up well. We take it in to our specialist mechanic every 5,000 miles, and this costs us about $400. It's a good bargain for a quality car compared to the choices on offer.
Land Rover are 'great places to be', as one of the commentators says. And they are a bargain if they have been properly maintained. If the paperwork is there, and the differential has ben replaced, I would buy one second hand. The LR2 2008 is on the market in the U.S. for $7,000 - $10,000, and if they are in good condition with proper maintenance records, I would buy one. Our SUV drags timber around, carries furnitures, luggage and all kinds of stuff in the back. It's pretty roomy for a small SUV, and it's a vehicle you quickly fall in love with. If you think of the choices for that kind of money, you get a luxury vehicle at bargain prices. But I would keep a thousand or two in reserve just in case!
Thanks for the nice video.
I love my FL2 TD4 S from 2014, its the the best car i have ever owned. 100000 km, no problems. Its a beast in snow!
I got Freelander 1 TD4 facelift, 200,000 miles perfect not a problem.
Had a XS 2012 TD4 for a year now done 44k had the water pump and belt changed and a new EGR,seller payed for that ,otherwise no problems great car very comfortable powerful great driving position and yes great off road as well as moterway
Good to hear your experience has been positive, thanks for sharing, 👍
Thank you for the video. Have a 2013 SD4 SE. Purchased at 98 000km and I'm the 3rd owner. Colling fan controller at 45 000km, had to have the Rear Diff bearing replaced at 150 000km as well as a faulty door lock which was a niggle a while before already (door locks are very expensive). Other than this nothing except services. Awesome fun to drive. Super comfortable on the road and soft roading. Don't suggest any track that says "4x4". ample grip, but bottoms out on the middleman every time. Note on the SE's 18" tyre size. Can't find anything all terrain anywhere except for Dunlop in South Africa. You'll have to do with Highway Pattern.
Thanks for adding your ownership experience, no doubt it will be helpful for those shopping around for a Freelander. Especially the tyre limitation on the 18" wheels 👍
Dankie. Hoe lyk jou diesel verbruik?
Door lock units 40 euros each
Fantastic video for any potential buyers, we've had three Freelander 2's and loved them all. My choice would be the Sd4 as this and the autobox really suits the cars nature. Swapped ours for a 2.2 Discovery sport but prefer the Fl2 if I'm totally honest.
Great to get an owners opinion in the comments to help others with their choice, many thanks 😁
Hi Mark, I'm about to buy a 2013 SD4, 70k on the clock and well looked after. I was surprised by the trim quality as there's no mention of HSE on the car spec but it does mention that it's some sort of limited edition called 'dynamic'. Are you aware of this?
@Matthew Mager The Dynamic is an XS spec with a body kit fitted, they do look the best Fl2 in my eyes with the body kit on 😎
Me too, prefer the FL2 to the 2018 disco sport we traded it for. Now going to buy a FL2 as well. 👍🏻
Have a 2011 3.2I6 auto with 100k kms and still running great. Couple of issues... some jerkiness when using normal drive after use of sport mode, though this resolves itself after a couple of days. Occassional whining from the rear diff but this has reduced after an oil top up - haven't had it checked for a bearing replacement yet. Pleasant to drive both on and off road...just the mpg 🙆♂
The 3.2 & 3.0 SI6 Engine was designed by Volvo and built by/in Ford’s Bridgend plant in Wales. I suspect this engine which was put in LR2 & XC90 was developed for the US market. The engine itself is covered in FordMoCo logos on castings etc
The haldex gen 3 was used in the 2007/8 LR2's.
Is by far one of the best LR ever made. Only need a regular oil change like all cars and gearbox oil change aswell, haldex problems although rare show up usually due to owners unapt usage of the vehicle. Among all LR on my garage the freelander 2 3.2 liter inline 6 and defender 300 tdi are extremely cheap to maintain.
Great car had it for 3 years now and yes had to change the hydraulic pump twice and also the crankshaft position sensor. And also the wiring is not great, nevertheless it's a great experience driving this beauty don't want to change it soon.
Great to have an owners experience in the comments, thanks for adding 👍
Yes I also had the crankshaft position sensor go. Thankfully it's such an easy fix - if anyone reading has this issue, it's a couple 10mm bolts under the drivers side wheel arch. 5 minutes. Has been a great car otherwise, very nice.
Ho,which engine you have ? Thanks
@@AK-pw1vz I have the 2.2 150hp diesel engine
Great video and very informative, thank you. I'm considering buying one and this is very helpful.
Great to hear it was helpful 😁
Power Performance can be a problem too with restricted performance (limp home) issues. Upgrade intercooler hoses and ECR valve at the earliest opportunity. Tyre wear is horrendous too as well as central locking faults.
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Problems with my 3.2HSE at 165Kmi: Drivers Door Module. Exhaust center resonator rusted out yr10. Shocks worn out by 120k + a broken spring. Rear Diff at 150K. Water pump @ 150k, Alternator at 90K, Starter at 120K.
LR2 is the best SUV ever I used. If you do the proper maintanence, LR2 / Freelander 2 is the ever best runing car.
Hi which engine you have ? Thanks
@@AK-pw1vz 3.2L P
I'm very happy with my SD4 HSE (in France, so left hand drive), bought new in 2014, it has done almost 29000 Km (don't drive it much), had a couple of services, and it is just on it's second replacement battery (Bosch, of course...). As a run-around, I have a Suzuki DDis 3 door Grand Vitara, which has done about 92000 Km bought new in 2007, and an excellent little vehicle. It, too, has had two replacement batteries., otherwise faultless.
Those two will see me out, provided that I can continue to get diesel fuel.
Love this car
Looking to buy an HSE 2012. Been watching a lot of reviews on here
Is a great car, extremely low maintenance. Just don’t be fooled by previous owners that neglect gearbox oil changes as it leads to haldex problems, still no major concerns as even the haldex is cheap.
I had a freelander 2 for a couple years now. One time the entertainment system froze, but a quick hard reset by unplugging the battery fixed it. Also the lock mechanisms for the trunk and the door failed, but that was also easy to fix. Recently I have been getting looses in power. Sometimes it runs great, sometimes it can barely move. Checked the engine and there seemed to be no problem with it. My next best guess is that it has something to do with the gear box.
Did you solve the problem?
Excellent video!
I was wondering how would I know if the 4x4 aid would engage due to tire pressure differences. Does it light up any warnings in the dashboard? Thanks
Thanks! It may give a TPMS warning although from memory the TPMS sensors updates every 15-20 seconds, and unless the engagement was happening as the TPMS scan was active the system may not detect it 👍
I just bought LR FreelNDER 2 TD4 2.2 2008..ITs been a pain in the neck. Lots of issues due to poor maintenance. I have changed 1 inyector, fuel return lines, water pump, transmition system, crankshaft seal, and fuel pump (intank pump) it lasted 90kms and die. NOW I have to get a new fuel pump. Hope to enjoy this car one day.
We have had one for 10 years now
It went on an overland trip to Morocco and went everywhere any other 4x4 went
Only drawback was ride height
Great guide, as always. 👏
If you are able to, could you do something similar with the T31 Nissan X-Trail? So '07-'14 if I remember right. I've had one and know it fairly well, but thinking of getting one again in the future and i always enjoy watching well produced content and getting more information about these sorts of things.
I'd also love to see more quality videos on UA-cam about gen3 Pajeros/Shoguns, Nissan Pathfinder R51, Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ, maybe even gen2 Honda CR-V...
Many thanks, keep a look out for the T31 X-trail guide as it was already on the list of upcoming videos and so will likely be released before the end of the year 👍
@@themilesdriven fantastic!!! I knew I could count on you 👏🥳
T31 X-Trail video has just gone live, hope you enjoy 👍
@@themilesdriven brilliant!!! I'll watch it first thing tomorrow so I can properly concentrate on it 👌👏
If like me you have a turbo underboost, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, check your catalytic convertor first before loading the parts cannon.
I've replaced turbo, intercooler, boost hoses, turbo actuators. Cost me thousands.
Turned out to be a damaged catalytic convertor.
Thanks for adding this info, some great insight from (sadly no doubt expensive) real world experience 👍
Good to know! Was this the diesel or Si4 petrol model Haggis? And when you say the cat con was "damaged" was that a part failure from age/wear or contact damage as result of off road use?
I hve a 3.2 xs i6 nd mo issues engine kicking like new
The Volvo 3.2 petrol was a straight six, not a V6.
FL2 is still a sought after car and fetch a premium price for a well maintained and clean example.
Noticed that in bidding at a DVLA auction today...the wee TD4 was more than twice similar aged cars!
I've got the 3.2 litre petrol engine and never had any problems
Whats the best option over all?
Great informative video. What are the differences between the 2010 and 2011 3.2L ( Petrol ) models?
no mention of peugoet engines i was told about ?
The DW12 (DW12C for Euro 5 emissions) engine is the Ford/Peugeot partnered engine that is fitted to the Freelander 2 as a turbo diesel 2.2. We’ve got that one in the engine section 👍
45mpg? You are having a laugh. Good cars but a bit thirsty. I've had both TD4e and SD4 and both got around 35mpg max.
Had one for a few years the mechanics of my garage could go on vacation a few times a year. For reliability and comfort, I now have a KIA Sportage.
Just wanted to add that the 3.2 Volvo engine (aka t6) is a inline 6 and not v6
Just checked and it appears we agree as we state the '3.2 straight six from Volvo' (the Si6 engine) in the engine section. Did we refer to it as a V6 somewhere else? 👍
@@themilesdriven subtitle at 2:03 says 3.2 v6 from Volvo
Thanks for bringing this to my attention, the script was incorrect, I've updated the subtitle at 2:03 👍
thanks for this very instructive video, i'm considering buying a 2.2 td4 Lr2 from 2013 it has done a lot of mileage ( 212k) to be exact, it's a manual disiel, am i in luck ? the car looks fearly well maintained
Is the mileage in miles or Km? Either way a service history that has proof of maintenance, especially for some of the bigger jobs may actually make a higher mileage purchase more appealing if it has already had extensive mechanical maintenance of the known faults 👍
@@themilesdriven thank you for your reply, the mileage is in Km.
Which model is best
here is td4 2014, Australia, after the front suspension change to brand new, look system left side. (warranty from Land Rover Brisbane), and the front bulb (Philips) changed, still 2024 drive-like charm,120.000km I changed difirential, the front& back & gearbox oil, at 90.000 km. excellent car, Peugeot diesel engine, I believe!!
Good video
Thanks, hope it helps if you are searching for a Freelander 2 😁
This is probably the most reliable early Land Rover there is. Lets not forget this is a Ford Volvo Land Rover Peugeot/Citroen mongrel. All Land Rovers are enthusiast cars as they all come with a free bag of spanners and the newer ones will probably need a laptop..2010 Freelander 2 XS 140k on the clock and have done most of the jobs on this list, and would never change it if I can. If you want bomb proof, go German or Japanese, boring.......
Interesting and informative but "return an average of 45mpg" (with respect to the diesels' fuel consumption @ 6:02), what colour is the sky in your world? Official figure for the four wheel drive cars is around the 40mpg mark with most owners agreeing that just around town it can be as low as 23mpg although on a long motorway run, 38mpg can be achieved, with a general average of 30-35mpg. Slightly better mpg figures are achievable in manual cars than auto and an occasional 45mpg has been reported, but no where near an average of 45mpg.....
Appreciate what you are saying, but we only use manufacturer WLTP or NEDC fuel figures in our videos to avoid bias based on forum claims/driving style. LR acheived 42-47mpg on the NEDC test, this isn't a perfect measure but the more accurate WLTP test was not used at the time. 👍
What are the 2010 auto gearboxes like please?
Are looking at the diesel or the petrol motor? Looking at the diesel there are several reports of a weakening shift from 2nd to 3rd so that is something to look out for. Freelanders that tow seem to have suffered this failure slightly more but if an owner has serviced the gearbox around 80,000 miles they generally seem to last better. Hope that helps 👍
@@themilesdriven brilliant advice. Makes sense the gearbox getting more use lower in the range exacerbated by the additional load.
Thank you very much. Sub from me
I'm looking for a 2013 SE with si4 (2.0 patrol) motor. Do you have any feedbacks for it? Thank you :)
Additional to the tips in the video we would say its worth considering both the HSE and SE if both are available in your home market. This will broaden your choice a bit better as Land Rover pushed the HSE model more in later year production models to keep them competitive against newer model rivals 👍
I have a 2014 si4 SE with 6 speed auto. I love it. It is excellent off road and driven with care goes further than most would probably give it credit for.
It's a beast in the sand thanks to its light weight, and copes well with anything you're likely to encounter in the bush on your way to a National Park camping ground.
It's a good tow vehicle, helped no doubt in part by the relatively high power to weight ratio of the si4 motor.
Our's happily tows a 1600kg (fully loaded) hybrid caravan and has no trouble maintaining highway speed and overtaking where necessary.
Reliability has been pretty good. Ours is relatively low mileage (118k KMs). Have replaced a couple of central door locking mechanisms, and the thermo fan controller (both cheap parts from eBay) and easy to do yourself.
At 100k ours developed a slow coolant leak (about 1.5 litres per year). I could have kept topping it off but eventually had the radiator and water pump replaced by my independent mechanic. That's the only major issue in a car now 10 years old. My first Land Rover and I'm very happy with it.
Is the 2009 2.2 TD4 Automatic a decent buy?
Had my 2013 SD4 GS for 5 years great car visibility and comfort serviced regularly.Recently started double chirping back when unlocking anyone had similar issue?Thanks
Hse model I love it but it’s getting tired
I should have watched your video first. Albeit I had a third party Red Book inspection and report they failed to identify every single thing you mentioned. The Si6 engine runs well and has heaps of grunt BUT, that's it - within 4 weeks of purchase the whirring started in the rear diff. Metal swarf detected in oil by Land Rover and quoted $5K fix. Also, the fuel gauge only this week showed half full yet it was filled up. As I drove along the kilometer range increased from 102Klm to 290Klm the further I travelled. The engine light also came on two weeks ago but decided to go out again this week. God damn "pomies" - They can fix themselves. Anyhow, a real bucket of "POO". I will cut my losses and trade it this week. Never again. Heading for something of quality like a Toyota or Isuzu.
So i have a 2008 Lr2 with the 3.2L and i dont know if im having engine troubles or electrical issues but i just have a msg on my dash saying engine system fault reduced engine proformance the car wont start but if i disconnect the battery for 10mins to reset everything then try and start it up and it runs fine for about 5mins then just dies and wont start back up again. Theres no codes from my OBD2 reader either any help would be much appreciated.
A quick mechanical check of the basics is always worth it when you’re having running issues. If you’ve got good spark, uninterrupted inlet air and no lean/rich fuel condition then check the outlet is unimpeded. If all that is problem free the engine should run even if it is rough unless a fail safe is shutting it down. Further advice is very tough to give out on the internet and an hours worth of a specialist time could save you hours of head scratching 👍
It is most definitely a safety shutting the engine off as I can reset the engine by disconnecting the battery and after 10 mins it will fire back up again no problem but cut out after a few mins.
I have freelander 2 2012 325000km what oil Can chose for m'y car thinks
I need it engin super
All very well, but what about the most important issue of the hundreds and hundreds of failures of the Transfer box and rear differential ? So common there are specialist repair shops that JUST concentrate on refurbishing and exchanging old units, probably THE most important and common failure on the Freelander 2, yet you never really mention it ? 🤷♂️
Thanks for mentioning this. We do highlight the rear differential issues twice (timestamp 3.36 + 4.45). As you are right the 08-11 Freelander had a service bulletin for failed rear differentials. You are also correct that we don't refer to the transfer box in isolation so thanks for clearing that up for any potential buyers 😁 We would stress that we were unable to find a clear cause of transfer box failure, although as mentioned in the video asking a previous owner how much the vehicle has been used off-road and keeping an eye on tyre pressures may help avoid the issue to some degree.
@@themilesdriven working on these vehicles every day the transfer boxes are not that common a problem but when they do fail its down to oil loss between the transfer box and gearbox oil seal. also to note other points to look out for on older vehicles are corroded rear subframes, worn rear shocker top mounts, corroded power steering pipes, corroded rear arches/ sills and faulty Haldex units due mainly to lack of servicing. If looked after they are a very good vehicle to own and yes my wife has one she loves it and so do I but I also own a Discovery 4 why wouldn't I being a landrover mechanic 😉
@Clive King Some great additional info 👍 and a separate thumbs up for the Disco 4 👍
Hse all da way
45mpg really? never had that
That's the official figure but worth noting that the Freelander 2 was tested under the old NEDC system rather than the new WLTP 👍
Beg to differ, it will follow and go further than a Defender.
bough for 30yo suprise for myself xD first own car two year ago :D love it at start didnt like littlte nosy little plastic cracing but this car just wow when i drive it in rain/snow it is like driving military vehicle unstoppable also 2.2diesel 118KW is accelerating like wow >D maybe i just got lucky good maintained/serviced car at 200k kms and drives like new fixed few smaler things servo was fuked up , but after two years i dont care who have mercedes audi fuk them i drive my own military vehicle when weather goes bad im going safe :PPP 2009/118kw diesel SE
Buyers guide? Simple. Don't do it. I spent $25k over 3 years to keep it running.
You buy the petrol or diesel?
@@Watcherw1 petrol. it consumes about 12-15 litres / 100km still, the $25k is only for repairs, it does not include fuel.
@@lornehampel1330 You get the 6 cylinder?
@@Watcherw1 yes. 3.2L made by volvo. It is the most reliable component in the car but is hard on gas.
@@lornehampel1330 what broke on it?