2003 Land Rover Freelander ES review from Australia and New Zealand
"A very poorly built, unreliable and expensive to maintain 'soft roader'"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Numerous rattles and squeak's.
Blown oil cooler at 30,000 Km's.
Front brake pads worn out at 31,000Km's.
Front discs require replacing.
Rear brake shoes almost worn out.
Severe rattle from engine on startup.
Auto transmission very harsh when cold.
General comments?
Servicing is very expensive.
Dealer support in my area abysmal.
Defects on my car are well known Freelander problems.
Land Rover Australia claim brake wear is 'fair wear and tear' and not a warranty item.
I wouldn't have another Land Rover as a gift, I am trading it against a SAAB.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 31000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota ECHO |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2005 |