Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Land Rover Freelander faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Land Rover Freelander fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
Select your Land Rover Freelander fault guide:
Land Rover Freelander (1997 - 2003) Fault Guide
Land Rover Freelander (2003 - 2006) Fault Guide
Land Rover Freelander (2006 - Present) Fault Guide
Land Rover Freelander (1997 - 2003) Fault Guide
We know of 17 LAND ROVER Freelander (1997 - 2003) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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2 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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3 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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9 recalls
Here's an example fault on the LAND ROVER Freelander (1997 - 2003)
What to look for:
Check the paperwork to see if the cam belt was changed on schedule. On most Freelander engines, the cam belt must be changed every 72,000 miles on petrol engines and 48,000 miles on diesel engines.
What it means:
If the cam belt and associated parts (such as tensioner) have not been changed, and the mileage is over these boundaries the cam belt is likely to fail soon and will cause expensive damage to the engine.
What to do
Ensure that the cam belt is changed before the car is driven anywhere if it coming close to its interval. Changing the belt will cost £200. It will cost £700 - £1,000 to have the engine repaired if the belt fails.
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Land Rover Freelander (2003 - 2006) Fault Guide
We know of 16 LAND ROVER Freelander (2003 - 2006) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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5 engine faults
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4 suspension wear items or faults
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2 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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4 recalls
Here's an example fault on the LAND ROVER Freelander (2003 - 2006)
What to look for:
Open the oil filler cap on the top of the engine and check to see if there are any white creamy substances on the inside of the cap. Check the water reservoir (connected to the radiator at the front of the engine bay) for deposits of oil (grey sludge) floating on the top of the water.
What it means:
These symptoms mean you need a new head gasket. The head gasket has failed because of water leaks and the engine overheating (see coolant system check).
What to do
Negotiate a £900.00 discount or have the repair completed.
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Land Rover Freelander (2006 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 12 LAND ROVER Freelander (2006 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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1 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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5 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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3 recalls
Here's an example fault on the LAND ROVER Freelander (2006 - Present)
What to look for:
Test drive the car and listen for a low rumbling sound from the back of the vehicle.
What it means:
This noise can indicate that there is a fault with the rear differential. This will need to be replaced.
What to do
If the car is under warranty (3 years) then Land Rover may replace this part without charge. Otherwise try to negotiate a £1500.00 reduction off of the price of the car.
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