Faults:

Electric window winders (3 of 5) have broken at various times due to a small plastic clip on the cable snapping. It appears to be production / design fault because the windows have not been abused in any way.

I have had 2 new clutches. 1 at 60,000kms and 1 at 115,000kms, but I blame this on the fact that I have used the car for towing a builders trailer uphill in reverse, which is not really recommended for any car.

The radio CD (6 CD unit) was replaced twice under warranty for the inability to read the CDs, and the CD err message was displayed.

General Comments:

The Freelander TD4 is probably the best of the range for reliability & economy.

It's comfortable on long journeys and not at all difficult to drive.

Faults:

Three window regulators.

Variable intake manifold at 48,000.

Thermostat.

Ignition switch.

Passenger rear door actuator.

Coolant tank cracked.

Radio acts up intermittently.

Catalytic convertor and exhaust needs replacement.

OEM brakes lasted only 15,000 miles.

Fuel pump at 58,000.

Oxygen sensors at 59,000.

Brake lights and rear fog lights are reversed.

Starter at 50,000.

General Comments:

The only good thing about this vehicle is that it rides good.

Maintenance is horrible.

If the timing belt breaks while the car is running, you might as well throw the car away, because all the valves will bend.

Faults:

With only 45,000 miles to my car, I have already put a great deal of money into the vehicle. Not to mention three recalls!!! It's a money pit! Don't purchase a Land Rover unless you have a small fortune!

General Comments:

Not the greatest!

Faults:

"tune-up" every 12,000 miles per warranty you must take it to the dealer and it is app. $500.00 to go through the checklist.

Took in 3 different times to fix cracked/ broken fixture on motor which kept making the check engine light stay on, never did solve the problem after a while we just kind of gave up.

Both front Brake pads and rotors replaced at 34,000 miles.

Engine blew-up at 72,000 miles.

General Comments:

Talk about a money pit, just buy a land rover. We actually liked the vehicle when we bought it and did a good amount of research before purchase. There was constantly something wrong with this vehicle, albeit sometimes small things, but ALWAYS something. The check engine light never stayed off for more than a month at a time. I was told at 34,000 miles that both my front brakes and rotors needed replaced, (and this is with practically all highway miles) I asked about just getting the rotors turned and was told that they don't turn rotors they just replace them to prevent warping problems. When I received the bill for $600.00 + just to replace pads and rotors I started to understand a little better. Every 12,000 milks you are required to get a "check-up" I guess is a way to say it. This runs over 500.00 dollars every time it is done. Hell, I bought one of those neat spare tire covers to put on the back, The service rep took it and said he would get some one to put it on for me, I thought of it as a courtesy until I got my service bill that day and they charged me $11.00 to put the dang thing on. How's that for gouging the customer.

And for the grand finally after keeping all the service up to date through the dealer, at 72,000 mile the engine blew-up. To say this car was a bad experience is the under-statement of the year. Unless you have money to burn don't buy a Land Rover.