1999 Land Rover Freelander Review - Used Car Advice

Ian Royle delves into the heart of adventure with a riveting review of a 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Ian unpacks the beast's performance and handling, peeling back the layers of its practicality, and unearthing the hidden gems of its off-roading prowess. Get ready to be captivated by a tale of automotive prowess that transcends time, as we navigate the rugged terrains of the past with the Land Rover Freelander as our trusty guide!
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[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

I have owned a 3Dr 05 TD4 since 2015 with FSH.. No major problems with it.. I started to have problems changing gears last year and it gradually got worse. Eventually it wouldn't even go into a gear unless you sat in it with the engine running and pumped the brake and clutch pedals for about 5 - 10 minutes.. Reverse was the worst to try to select even allowing for the 1 second pause it tells you to do in the handbook... I went on various forums and some owners were suggesting that it could be the clutch on the way out?.. But they are hydraulic.. One said this and the other said that.... Including it could be the slave/master cylinder on the way out?.. I took the car to a trusted garage Friday and all that was needed was a bleed on the clutch system.. A half an hour job and less than £40.00.. Correct resistance and bite point restored to clutch now and changes gear as smooth as when it was manufactured probably.. Mine has done 151,000 and been very well looked after.. It has the BMW engine with a chain for the cambelt.. Good for many more miles.. Only other problem that could happen to any make of car with the same set up is the amount of spiders webs that collect around the middle brake light and spare wheel and the amount of leaves found in the spare wheel between the wheel and the tailgate door..

[@btnled357]

The only thing you need to know about Freelanders is. 1) Dont touch the older 1.8 petrol. 2) Dont bother with older ones that werent OBD2 compliant . You will have to buy specific test equipment . Check for leaks around the sunroof and rear window .

[@ncruma]

I bought the 2.5l V6 automatic and regretted it. Advice to anyone: Just don't even consider this car if your money is important to you. Yes they are beoutiful inside and out, but they are moneypits and lemons.

[@Pietrain2]

I've just brought a 2000 td4 it as 277000 miles on the clock and still driving fine

[@officalsioneadjones3219]

I have a 2004 td4 and the only problem ive had on it is a brake pipe and a seal that needs replacing (i live in by the sea so its in salt air alot.)

[@lewis72]

Freelanders are crap. I want one.

[@johnaustin1825]

Does the sunroof open to the air? I just bought a 1999 13,000 on the clock

[@mellodge]

cheap insurance though when you've no no claims bonus's. A 1.9L model is cheaper than a 1L corsa to insure.

[@stephencresswell4760]

mellodge they didn’t make a 1.9 😂

[@juliadennehy]

Used car advice from a current Freeloader owner... run, don't walk away from this vehicle. It will attach itself to your heart, then your wallet, and before you know it, your heart is broken, and your wallet is just plain broke.

[@nw8000]

Too late

[@kaymavwud]

Too late for me too lol

[@robertbaratheon9289]

It looks like a Ford Escape just a little longer and slightly lower.

[@kaymavwud]

I love my freelander but then I've got money to burn so it's more of a hobby now just replacing parts all the time lol she'll be like new one day tho lol

[@cabyecabye]

If you have money to burn then why do you have a freelander hahaha jokes aside I'm looking at getting one are they any good

[@kelbean665]

@@cabyecabye no

[@cabyecabye]

@@kelbean665 I passed on the idea got a saab 93 instead lol

[@ferminmedina9967]

Fierrazo

[@marko1314]

Best car ever made - Unless you are frightened and weak - in which case go and buy a Toyata

[@kaymavwud]

Yup. I keep working on mine. It's an old car now so expect to replace parts or run. So many getting scrapped from people giving up lol

[@oldskoolhunting]

The petrol ones were piss poor on reliability.. Reviews on the diesel are slightly better but not great

[@YoshikaKehelpannala]

Who the fuck did rolled this video in the middle around 2.20? I got dizzy!

[@viyau]

I wonder if any of these great looking cars would benefit from an engine swap with a Japanese motor, to at least have them be reliable. I rather buy a Japanese vehicle anyway maybe a Subaru Forester.

[@sylweksliwka7986]

Super auto nie dla debili mam samochód 17 lat jest ok sprawny

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

FR 1 compared to FR 2 .. no comparison what so ever. FR 2 way improved.

[@brynjaminjones]

I'm pretty sure some American cars (e.g. Jeep Wagoneer) have had opening/retracting tailgate windows for decades now. How unusual to see Land Rover steal an idea from the Americans and market it as new...

[@REPOMAN24722]

lol, the chassis in these cracked and bent in normal city driving, pathetic.

[@stephencresswell4760]

Super_Slav they don’t have a chassis.......

[@senor250]

My Freelander had full service history and turned into the biggest money pit ever. Overpriced and over rated junk.

[@Conqueror1879]

+senor250 any knowledge about the freelander2? im thinking to buy the 2013/14 model

[@senor250]

+Conqueror1879 Yeah they seem loads better than the Freelander 1. Personally I'd look at something Japanese instead of a Landy

[@Conqueror1879]

+senor250 i own a is250 and i want to change to a big car like the FL2. Your are absolutely right on the japanese option, i can find parts everywere, however the reviews that i saw from the 2013 version of the FL2 are pretty good, with a ford ecoboost 2.0T engine it goes to @240hp and nice interiorsm including a meridian sound system, however the parts are hard to get (i live in Chile), im really thinking about it. Thanks for your input man, cheers.

[@blissbliss3084]

Ive got oneAbsolutely rubbish

[@johnkerwood545]

You must be kidding these car are Rubbish . scrap metal

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Said the random schmuck on KZbin comments. What a great credibility you have

[@TheNunoTubes]

This car breaks my heart...

[@lewis72]

It'll break your wallet too.

[@martythemk3fiesta59]

Why?

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

@@lewis72 If you're that broke that you can't afford to keep a fcking Freelander then you might want to consider taking public transportation until you can find a decent job

[@lewis72]

@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Did I say "my wallet" ? I've got a decent job... but I'd still be pissed off throwing money at this piece of crap.