Land Rover Freelander Station Wagon 1.8 ES 5d (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Slightly overpriced.
Costs
Dealership repair prices OTT (especially labour per hour).
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On the road
Driving
Reasonable.
Performance
Average, 2ltr engine would help.
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Living with it
Reliability
OK till faults occur, then watch out wallet!
Image
Was due a revamp.
Comfort
Seats feel like you sit on them rather than in them.
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Security and Service
Service
2 weeks after major service, cam and alternator belts required changing, went unnoticed during service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket blew 57k £1000 to repair, told this was a design fault by 2 ex L/rover mechanics. should of been a recall instead of customer having to foot the bill. Modified gasket fitted.
Other
Power steering pipe seal burst, again another modified replacement part fitted.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes