1998 Land Rover Freelander 50th Anniversary review from UK and Ireland
"An unreliable pile of junk... long live Skoda"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering rack failed.
Propshaft bearings failed (twice)
Leaking sunroof.
Leaking rear-door seal flooding boot.
Interior lights failed (twice)
Front doors drooped scratching paint on the wings.
Air vent broke.
Air-con broken.
Premature tyre wear.
Central locking only works when it feels like it.
Radio code `re-sets` itself.
Immobaliser `fails` occasionally.
Rear centre seat-belt replaced twice.
Continual problems with the brakes.. noisy under braking and jamming on after overnight parking.
Manifold cover came loose (twice)
Rattle from the left hand side of cabin.. unsolved mystery.
General comments?
Nice when it works; looks good.
Build quality abysmal.
LR HQ not interested.`Tough!` is their attitude. Not our problem.. speak to your dealer.
Dealer sympathetic but limited in their ability to `help`.
Not nearly as good as the Discovery off-road.. no surprises there, then.
My other car is a TDi Disco and has been great.. just about to buy a TD5.
I would not accept a Freelander if I won it in a competition.. too much hassle.
Caveat emptor.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 4000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 13th March, 2001 |