2001 Land Rover Freelander GS from UK and Ireland - Comments

Not all options fitted on delivery.

Fuel tank sender failed.

My Freelander has proved to be a very reliable and fun car. Having owned an automatic V8iES Disco for 5 fault free years then a not quite fault free automatic TD5 S 5 seater for another 3 years and knowing someone who has a 1.8 Freelander I wondered if I had made a big mistake. It has proved to be a FANTASTIC little car. It goes places that my Defender 90 will not go, it is smooth, quiet and comfortable. Downside is that for a diesel it is not that economical - in the last year I have averaged 37mpg with a best of 39 on a motorway haul from Southampton to Scotland at least the journey was completed in a single tank of fuel. My TD5 Disco was as economical as this, but was much heavier and less aerodynamic... I'll be at the head of the queue for a 2004 Mk 2...so long as Ford can fit a diesel engine as civilised as the BMW 2.0l 16v Turbo diesel. If not then I'll be back into a Disco.

My Freebie regularly regularly goes off roading, it's only drawback being a lack of ground clearance, it can hold it's own with all the big boys.

Just bought a second-hand 2001 Freelander 1.8 petrol and was scared witless about it, brother in law had one blow up on the motorway in the UK couple of years ago and looked sympathetically at me when I said I'd bought this one! Will keep all posted as to performance etc. Delighted to read this comment - nicest one I've found practically!

Hi all, I have a 2001 1.8 Freelander Station Wagon. As someone else said, most people come on these sites to have a moan.

I have had no problems at all with mine. No it's not a sports car or fast away from the lights, it's a 4x4, so I drive it like a 4x4.

Sure there are lots of problems I.E. head gasket, but these vehicles have been sold in the 10s of thousands, plus L/R have said there is a problem and will fix the head gasket, or replace the engine. Everyone that is spending lots of money on repairs, have you not heard of a warranty, about £30 per month for peace of mind driving?

I have owned or driven most of the 4x4s on the market, and this has got to be one of the best. Sure it's not great over bad terrain because of the ground clearance, but it gets top marks with everything else.

If you want to do heavy duty 4x4, get a Series III, and if you want speed, get a sports car.

My brother also has had a Freelander for over 2 years with not one problem. If you search these type of sites, you will find problems with every car that has been made.

My advice, if you want a nice 4x4, you won't go wrong with a Freelander.

I'm sorry, but having spoken to so many people that have had these junk cars I can't believe you have had trouble free motoring. Ours was a nightmare and it seems most people have the same experiences.

I can only suggest these positive reviews are written by Land Rover.. because the car is rubbish. I just recently decided to buy a new 4x4 and briefly looked at the new Freelander, then came to my senses. I bought a Toyota.

Be warned, I bought a LR after reading all these comments and chose to ignore all the bad ones and listen to the good - they were so wrong. It cost me a fortune. Maybe they never use them and they just look at them in the garage..

DO NOT BUY ONE!! there's a very good chance you will regret it. Trust me.

I totally agree. Having owned my 2001 TD4 for little over a year I have spent an absolute fortune on it.