1999 Land Rover Freelander XEI review from UK and Ireland
"Nice car, but expensive to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Master cylinder for clutch hydraulics blew @ 67K.
Exhaust middle section replaced @ 68K.
Head gasket went @ 70K.
Radiator replaced due to leak @ 71K.
Rear passenger brake cylinder leaking and replaced @ 72.5K.
General comments?
This is a very practical car, but the reliability and cost of running just let it down. The electric back window makes the car ideal for people who have dogs. It is reasonably comfortable to sit in and the cabin looks well and is pretty well built. with permanent 4 wheel drive it can be heavy to drive on longer journeys. the 1.8 petrol engine is just too small for it. It wouldn't pull you out of bed in the morning. She's also very thirsty @ 26 -> 27 mpg on regular use and about 31mpg on longer trips. Parts are very expensive, but I have to say the one time I brought it to a land rover dealer and needed work done in a hurry, they couldn't have been any better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi A4 |
| Date of Entry | 1st February, 2005 |