Faults:

IRD unit failure.

General Comments:

The Freelander repair bill is unbelievably expensive, even for a very old model.

The IRD unit cost is almost or even more than a quarter of the price of the whole car bought second hand.

I am unable to sell this car without the IRD unit being replaced.

It is now the year 2010, and obviously IRD unit problems of Freelander are still here to stay.

If you add up your repair bills, you would have an amount that is enough to buy another Freelander.

I am definitely in for another repair, and the question is not what, but when.

Faults:

Wheel bearing and prop bushes.

General Comments:

Good reliable car. Took the prop off, makes a lot of difference, better on juice and faster.

OK if not doing a lot of off roading. Handles better overall.

Very happy with the car overall.

Faults:

Electrics system needed tune-up, radio broke so installed a CD player.

Coolant leak, fixed in no time.

General Comments:

Great car to drive, very stylish as far as 4x4's go. My car is a burnt red colour. It's a real eye-catcher and I get lots of comments from strangers and friends regarding the look of the car.

Handles great, smashes the Subaru Forester in every facet.

Good acceleration, Very comfortable.

Just a beautiful car. I would recommend one to everybody.

My Freelander is the diesel one. It is much more reliable than the petrol version. Diesel over Petrol any day.

Faults:

Bought the car at an auction, so for the mot needed all brake pipes changed, rear wheel cylinders and shoes changed.

Needed a new inner link bush fitted.

Diff. pinion oil seal needed changed.

Changed the glow plugs at 98000 miles.

Timing belts changed at 96000 miles (being the rover engine it is pain)

Two new front tyres at 96000.

General Comments:

I know that the Freelander has had its share of trouble, but it is still a good 4x4.

Mine tows a caravan with out any hassle.

Its comfortable, good head height, plenty of room for the family.

Faults:

Head gasket blew at 58000 miles and cost £2000 to repair.

Sun roof guides failed. Replaced, but was told the existing motor was not strong enough to open the sunroof. new motor fitted.

Windscreen wiper motor failed.

Air conditioning re-gassed, but still ineffective.

Water hoses leaked requiring three replacement hoses.

Steering fluid loss - new hose pipe.

Exhaust caused cable harness beneath rear bumper to catch fire damaging rear light cluster.

General Comments:

Land Rover refused to accept there is a problem with head gaskets on this model.

Their customer services department has been less than helpful and has failed to answer any of my concerns put to them in writing.

There is clearly a manufacturing fault with this model which for obvious reasons Land Rover fail to acknowledge.

I will never buy another Land Rover and hope this serves as a warning to others.

Faults:

The prop shaft bearings failed soon after we purchased this car.

A new fault just developed-when we go to start the car the starter motor turns the motor for a split second then stops.

Bad wear on rear tyres.

General Comments:

We believe that this car has been "chipped" as it goes like a rocket.

It has every extra available (cost £28000 new!-still have original sales receipt).

Its just a shame about the reliability though. I always preferred Japanese cars, but thought I would take a chance on this because of the great styling and image. Burnt fingers time!!!

The front seats are too short and the gearstick is too low unless you are 6 foot tall.