Are Land Rovers really that unreliable?

Are Land Rovers really that unreliable?

Not all of Land Rover’s cars are unreliable, but it’s just a fact that many of its models aren’t that reliable according to their owners. Reliability is one of the reasons why Land Rover’s aren’t very desirable, the other being the fact that it’s a luxury car brand that people are paying a lot of money for.

How many miles can Land Rover last?

100,000 miles

Is Land Rover Freelander a good car?

Best Car. Our Land Rover Freelander is the best car we have every had. We have had Mercedes and other top of the range cars but the Freelander is so solid on the Road, reliable and safe.

Does Freelander have BMW engine?

There was an issue with the engine bay wiring harness on some early Freelanders built in the second half of 2000. The BMW 2.0 litre TD4 diesel engine has a timing chain rather than a belt and has proved to be pretty bullet proof and is the power plant of choice for many Freelander owners.

What is the difference between SD4 and TD4 Freelander?

The SD4 comes only with a six-speed automatic gearbox, while the TD4 gets a six-speed manual. Both engines get four-wheel drive as standard.

How reliable is a Land Rover Freelander 2?

Also worth knowing: Generally speaking, the Freelander 2 is a reliable SUV easily capable of six-figure mileages. However, it’s sensitive to oil changes on the button.

Does a Freelander 2 have a Cambelt?

The original diesel FL2 had the TD4 engine with 160bhp. FL2 service intervals are measured in 15k mile years. Cambelt change every 10 years of 150k miles, which ever comes first, on the early TD4 with 160bhp.

Who makes the Freelander 2.2 diesel engine?

In the United Kingdom, the standard engine is the Ford 2.2-litre diesel….Freelander 2 (L359; 2006–2014)

Freelander 2 (L359)
Body style	5-door offroader
Platform	Ford EUCD platform
Related	Volvo XC60 Volvo S80 Ford Mondeo (third generation)
Powertrain

How much does a Freelander 2 service cost?

How much does car service cost for Land Rover Freelander 2? A typical car service in the UK costs around £152.32 – £165.01.

How much is the road tax on a Land Rover Freelander?

	Annual Road Tax	Six-monthly Road Tax
2.2 Td4 e GS 5d	£275.00	£151.25
2.2 TD4 GS (2010) 5d Auto	£275.00	£151.25
2.2 Td4 GS 5d	£315.00	£173.25
2.2 Td4 GS 5d Auto	£340.00	£187.00

How many miles to the gallon does a Freelander 2 do?

Select engine for more Real MPG information:

Engine	Official MPG	Real MPG Avg.
2.2 SD4	40.4 mpg	32.9 mpg
2.matic	40.4 mpg	31.7 mpg
2.2 TD4	35.8–47.1 mpg	35.3 mpg
2.matic	40.4 mpg	31.5 mpg

Are freelanders expensive to run?

Although it is slightly embarrassed by the X3’s figures, the Freelander has respectable running costs for company car drivers.

Is a Freelander a 4×4?

Most Freelanders are four-wheel drive and come equipped with a clever Terrain Response system (apart from S versions) that adjusts various vehicle parameters to help you when going off road. Provided you’ve got good tyres on your Land Rover, it should go farther than most from the beaten path.

Does Freelander 2 have DPF?

Land Rover Freelander 2, 2.2TDI HSE 09-Reg – Freelander 2 – Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) When test driving a 2009 Freelander diesel, the dealer assured me that this age of Freelander (registered March 2009) did not have a DPF and that they were only fitted to more recent versions.

Are old freelanders reliable?

Is a used Land Rover Freelander 4×4 reliable? It’s better than you might have been lead to think, but there’s no doubt that the build quality of Freelanders is variable at best. Some owners have reported long years of faultless service, while others have had a list of problems to deal with from day one.

Does a Freelander Td4 have a timing belt?

2.0 Td4: Never – the Td4 has a timing chain and not a belt. …

What does Td4 mean on a Land Rover?

common rail fuel injection system

What is the difference between a Freelander 1 and 2?

The Freelander 2 is probs a clear winner for reliability. I’ve also heard that it has more electronic gizmo’s than what the Freelander 1 has, and that it excels in most areas when compared to the Freelander 1. That said, some have said the Freelander 1 is more capable off road.

What does HSE stand for Land Rover?

High Specification Equipment

What company owns Land Rover?

Tata Motors

What does SD4 stand for?

SD4

Acronym	Definition
SD4	School District #4 (Basin, WY)