freelander??

rov75 · 27th May 2014, 23:19

hi all,
im looking at buying a freelander 2.0 diesel,
is there anything I should look out for??

Dragrad · 27th May 2014, 23:24

Thread moved to appropriate forum. Re-direct left in old.

tdi90 · 27th May 2014, 23:42

PCV filter (ask if it was ever changed)
Check the clutch doesnt slip (anything over 100k miles and on original clutch, WILL need changing at some point)
airflow sensor (no low down power)
Hand brake (sometimes sticks on, sometimes wont engage at all)
intercooler pipes x 2 (go soft, porus and swell under boost)
Pipe to turbo (split = no power)
tyres (check tread and for cracks cos they are expensive)
electric windows (check they ALL work)
Make sure you get to start it cold, get it to running temp then switch it off and on a few times whilst its hot.
Check aircon works (if fitted)

Mate has a 2001 diesel freelander with 160k miles and bar a few teething issues which we've sorted it now runs lovely.

See if you can get a 2nd hand synergy as the ones for 75's/ZT's fit and they improve power and economy loads.

rov75 · 27th May 2014, 23:54

thanks for all the info, the one im looking at is a 55plate, with 69,000 miles on it full sevice history I belive its got same engine in as 75 diesel, its the adventurer

beinet1 · 28th May 2014, 04:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdi90

PCV filter (ask if it was ever changed)
Check the clutch doesnt slip (anything over 100k miles and on original clutch, WILL need changing at some point)
airflow sensor (no low down power)
Hand brake (sometimes sticks on, sometimes wont engage at all)
intercooler pipes x 2 (go soft, porus and swell under boost)
Pipe to turbo (split = no power)
tyres (check tread and for cracks cos they are expensive)
electric windows (check they ALL work)
Make sure you get to start it cold, get it to running temp then switch it off and on a few times whilst its hot.
Check aircon works (if fitted)

Mate has a 2001 diesel freelander with 160k miles and bar a few teething issues which we've sorted it now runs lovely.

See if you can get a 2nd hand synergy as the ones for 75's/ZT's fit and they improve power and economy loads.

Also check that the VCU has not seized up. Do some gently reversing whit the steering at full lock. If it feels like the car is braking, the VCU is seized and needs to be replaced (costly) They seem to last 80000-100000 miles.

Mike Noc · 28th May 2014, 08:29

I thought they all did that Beinet?

Fuel pumps go on the Mk 1s just like on the CDTs - had to replace both in my daughter's Freelander. You can't run with a duff ITP either, unless you bypass the outlet pipe from the ITP and cable tie it to the base of the tank module.

Any whining or strange noises from the transmission then walk away - although a tyre mismatch can cause whine. Knocking from the rear can be one or more of the rear differential mounts.

The biggest problem we have had so far was the OSF rear subframe body mounting failing. The captive mounting nut is inside one of the box sections and I had to cut through the rear floor to get to it to weld it up. Only symptom was a creaking noise on drive take up and braking. She does tow with it though - it is a working farm vehicle.

The M47R diesel engine has been a peach though - haven't touched it.

championdaddy · 28th May 2014, 08:37

Small children running accross the road............easy to miss in such a high car !

jonathan63 · 28th May 2014, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by rov75

hi all,
im looking at buying a freelander 2.0 diesel,
is there anything I should look out for??

Yes. You should look out for a Japanese 4x4.

LandRover have the worst reliability record on the planet. And over the years I have had most of them. Every one developed major faults. And I mean MAJOR.

SWIMBO has just gone out in or 1998 Rav4. Utterly reliable. Drives like a car. Great off road. And I know I wont get a phone call from her to say she has broken down.

RPWC · 28th May 2014, 09:21

Costly to tax too., As Jonathan has said not very reliable,I have not had one myself,but my bro in law works on them,and even he says they are rubbish,along with Range Rovers.

jonathan63 · 28th May 2014, 09:35

Last month, our pub land lord (ex land rover salesman) was telling me a tail of selling a new £70k Range Rover that didnt even make it 20 miles before shutting down. They had to crane it onto a low loader. Back at the dealers the cars computer completely ****** up through diagnostics computer. It took them months to get it right.

Not good.

27th May 2014, 23:19	#1
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tdi90 Gets stuck in Nissan Navara Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wisbech Posts: 875 Thanks: 130 Thanked 98 Times in 76 Posts	PCV filter (ask if it was ever changed) Check the clutch doesnt slip (anything over 100k miles and on original clutch, WILL need changing at some point) airflow sensor (no low down power) Hand brake (sometimes sticks on, sometimes wont engage at all) intercooler pipes x 2 (go soft, porus and swell under boost) Pipe to turbo (split = no power) tyres (check tread and for cracks cos they are expensive) electric windows (check they ALL work) Make sure you get to start it cold, get it to running temp then switch it off and on a few times whilst its hot. Check aircon works (if fitted) Mate has a 2001 diesel freelander with 160k miles and bar a few teething issues which we've sorted it now runs lovely. See if you can get a 2nd hand synergy as the ones for 75's/ZT's fit and they improve power and economy loads. __________________ ZT gone, Range Rover gone. Nissan Navara pick up now

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	Costly to tax too., As Jonathan has said not very reliable,I have not had one myself,but my bro in law works on them,and even he says they are rubbish,along with Range Rovers. __________________ Cheers. Rich… Last edited by RPWC; 28th May 2014 at 09:23..

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27th May 2014, 23:54	#4
rov75 Regular poster rover 75 Diesel Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bletchley m/k Posts: 70 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for all the info, the one im looking at is a 55plate, with 69,000 miles on it full sevice history I belive its got same engine in as 75 diesel, its the adventurer

28th May 2014, 08:29	#6
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	I thought they all did that Beinet? Fuel pumps go on the Mk 1s just like on the CDTs - had to replace both in my daughter's Freelander. You can't run with a duff ITP either, unless you bypass the outlet pipe from the ITP and cable tie it to the base of the tank module. Any whining or strange noises from the transmission then walk away - although a tyre mismatch can cause whine. Knocking from the rear can be one or more of the rear differential mounts. The biggest problem we have had so far was the OSF rear subframe body mounting failing. The captive mounting nut is inside one of the box sections and I had to cut through the rear floor to get to it to weld it up. Only symptom was a creaking noise on drive take up and braking. She does tow with it though - it is a working farm vehicle. The M47R diesel engine has been a peach though - haven't touched it.

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championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	Small children running accross the road............easy to miss in such a high car !

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jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	Last month, our pub land lord (ex land rover salesman) was telling me a tail of selling a new £70k Range Rover that didnt even make it 20 miles before shutting down. They had to crane it onto a low loader. Back at the dealers the cars computer completely ****** up through diagnostics computer. It took them months to get it right. Not good.