1999 Land Rover Freelander XTDI review from UK and Ireland
"Excellent hybrid 4WD"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Knocking from underneath - Fixed under warranty. It was apparently something to do with the torque converter mountings.
Squeaky front (Disk) brakes - Also cleaned out under warranty with no further trouble.
General comments?
This four wheel drive really feels like a car on the road. It is quite nippy (although the TD4s are miles better)
Off road it is not a serious contender - it doesn't have a low box. Towing on rough ground is a problem. If you need this get a Disco or Defender.
The driving position/ handling/ performance is great. It currently returns about 37MPG.
The day after I bought this car it snowed like mad. The main roads were shut so I drove home across the moor roads in Derbyshire. If it hadn't been for the Freelander I would have spent the night in my car. If for no other reason definitely worth it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 TDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2003 |