Gonna buy a Land Rover Freelander? best watch this video first

www.futureclas... Things to look for when buying a Land Rover Freelander mk1. Always drive before you buy otherwise you will end up with what some dude sold me on ebay, he forgot to mention all the problems. Happy ebay days....

[@asp383]

Just come across this video, what complete and utter bollocks indeed! In my time doing accident and breakdown roadside assistance and recovery, covering Kent, Sussex, Surrey and London, the Freelander was the Land Rover model I attended least and not one had a blown head gasket, in fact, not 1 of the Rover cars fitted with the K series I attended had blown head gaskets. The main problem with the K series was, it was never designed to be installed into anything bigger or heavier than the Rover 100 and 200 series cars (remember when the Ford Sierra was first introduced, it was offered with a 1.3 engine, which suffered not only from low power, but also other issues, due to the engine being over stressed moving the mass), personally, the Freelander should have been fitted with the 2.0 petrol, which was designed for a heavier car. Many of the problems are also caused by people not understanding the effects of thermal shock on an aluminium engine design such as that of the K series. Saying all that though, I wouldn't hesitate in owning a petrol Freelander. I've lost count of how many K series engines I built, ranging from road to full race spec, but in all cases, only ever used off the shelf Payen head gaskets, even in full race spec at 220+bhp, not 1 blew a head gasket. In my experience, the head gasket is a secondary failure, due to a lack of preventative and reactive maintenance, often it's either a coolant leak at the inlet manifold or cracks around the filler neck of the expansion bottle. If you're not doing your weekly checks, then you're not going to notice the coolant level dropping, the engine will overheat and bye bye head gasket. Even if you are doing your weekly checks and you notice the coolant level dropping, but don't investigate and rectify, then the problem will gradually get worse and eventually, bye bye head gasket. Continuing to drive the Freelander with a worn diff bush, will cause premature wear of the VCU bearings and rear diff bushes, as well as other stress and impact damage to components, so quite frankly, you're not helping your issues. However, both the diff bushes and VCU bearings are service repairs, so no real issue. All the other issues in terms of the electrics are common on all makes too, in fact, when I was doing accident and breakdown recovery, the most attended were German vehicles and nearly always electrical problems, that resulted in the vehicle requiring recovery. You openly admit, you don't know what the HDC does or how it works, READ THE OWNERS MANUAL! All the information is available online if you don't have the manual. You are a prime example of why people claim particular makes or models are crap, you don't know how it works, so you can't keep it properly maintained, inevitably, it will have faults, which will end up larger faults. I've had my 2001 Td4 Freelander commercial 6 years, 4 of those years, running at it's full weight, being used as my work vehicle, driving an average of 140 miles a day (one point, I covered 10K in 3 months), all without any issues that prevented me from driving it home, yes it's got a few small issues, mainly the central locking, but I've not bothered to repair it, as it suits me how it currently works. The VCU lasted to 130k, so double what Land Rover recommend. It has been used of road, volunteer use, roadside assistance, mobile engineering, shooting/fishing wagon, multidrop home deliveries and much more. Even when it comes time for a new clutch, I'll still get it done, as I know it will see me well past 200k.

[@JazzFunkNobby1964]

Great reply.

[@TriggerHappy]

Av had 7 with some issues caused my lack of mataince. Other than that nothing

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Bang on. Yours is a better more comprehensive review, than the dick who it reviewing it 😀😀👍

[@OffGridInvestor]

You've done 130k and you're CERTAIN you're going to get to 200k in it. WOW.... ANY CAR that doesn't average at least 400k isn't worth buying IMO. Interesting how all the enthusiasts always back it up, no matter how full of crap it is. Meanwhile there's a Canadian mechanics shop on here, pawdlick automotive or something, a guy who seemingly never slanders any cars. But he's called these complete junk and in the same category as certain very early hyundais. The cylinder sleeves are GLUED in and separate from the block FAR too often. In fact landrover was BUYING THESE BACK and sending them STRAIGHT TO THE CRUSHER. So they sound like they're about as good as Daewoos were. I'll take it from a mechanic not some enthusiast. They sell do few landrovers and range rovers here and I'm not surprised. Because if it's junk, nobody will buy it before long. Except completely car illiterate people.

[@beno-ew2rg]

Totally agree mate this bloke complete nobhead

[@johnmetrac2898]

It’s people like you that put the price of the freelander down ,so I can buy them for cheap my freelander td4 is one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned nice one 😃👍

[@mattwilde332]

Your right.

[@ciaranmckeown4536]

Literally thought I was watching a harry Enfield sketch lol

[@Steve-bo6ht]

W reg filmed in 2017 I bet she'd done a good amount of millage and a load of towing judging by the tow ball at the end

[@peterbenson8735]

I'm pretty sick of people knocking Freelanders. You can get a bad example of just about any car you choose to name. I bought a 2001 1.8 petrol Freelander sight unseen on the basis that it had 4 brand new General Grabbers fitted and the guy selling it only wanted £250. There were two issues declared on sale, both were dealt with for less than £100 and yes the Grabbers were new £600 worth of tyres. This was in 2015. I still have the car, it's taken me/us to Sweden (by road) three times, Cornwall twice, Yorkshire three times and Scotland once. If you look after your car it will look after you, I've had none of the issues that so many people knock the Freebie for so don't listen to the knockers, they just want to get on YT. This car aint never leaving this family unless I use it as my coffin!!

[@theodorecookson4649]

What mileage do you get

[@sandyhutton7222]

Im loving my Freelander 1. This is my third year with it and Im looking forward to getting the top off in summer. Yes I had a head gasket problem due to a hose wearing through and bursting. It was an easy fix and any diy mechanic could do it. Yes it has the drive shaft clunks but theyre lessened by taking wider sweeps at junctions. The parts are fairly cheap and Ill get round to doing them. As for driving it hard, well it sticks to the road like $hit to a blanket. Ill lose your Rav in the corners.

[@paulgrahamedwardspencer5161]

TD4 is the one to buy

[@edg6928]

I personally think the main problem is that your steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car.

[@andynaylor6597]

Well old motors wear out NEEDS MAINTENANCE if you don’t they make noises pretty normal really mines been no trouble but i get them done before its to late 🤔😉

[@scottmuldoon6836]

I've owned a RAV4, and it drove across mountain ranges, riverbeds and places you cannot walk on. However, my Freelander 1, Td4, 2006 with the BMW engine surpasses the RAV by many miles. Much of what the chap in the video states is true, ie, the read diff shock, the VCU & its bearings, and a few more things. But then again, the RAV had its foibles as well.Of the two, I love my Freelander. I also loved my RAV too, but the Freelander gets my vote - by far.

[@nosajkrad]

I have the Td4 . Love it

[@jonathandwoolley8768]

He is insane, but I wish I had watched this vid before buying a Freelander, TWICE!!! Maybe I'm the insane one.

[@johnericmaina3236]

Why

[@JohnPenfold1]

Could've done with more explanation as regards the common problems and remedies. Don't most cars suffer from just as many common problems, just different ones? 🤔

[@asp383]

@@Naughty_Squad Rust? maybe the fuel tank frame, but it was the model that suffered least from rust. Some people are starting to find rust behind external plastic trim now, but show me a car that is 15+yrs that doesn't have some rust somewhere. Central locking issues? All makes and models suffer from central locking issues, usually the solenoids failing. Reverse light? Ive had to replace switches on all makes and models. Pipes rubbing? Only and issue on the Td4 inlet hose, but again, had to replace hoses on other maes and models that have rubbed.

[@asp383]

@@Naughty_Squad Not sure where in the world you are, but having worked on dozens in the South East of England, I've yet to come across any F1s that have failed their MOT on body rust, the main area is the fuel tank cradle and lower front suspension arm, however, a lot of the "rust" on F1s is just surface rust and nothing more. If body rust is an issue, it is because the owner doesn't look after their vehicle, if they washed it after driving in a salty environment or after off roading, getting into the areas under the body, in the wheel arches and behind the trim where the crap get held, then it won't rust, same if body damage is repaired properly, water etc won't get underneath and rust it out. I ran my Freelander 1 as a work van for 6 years, on and off road, not only as a mobile engineer/mechanic, but also off road for pleasure and shooting or working in my woods, only issues was a minor water leak between the water pump and thermostat (changed both as I consider them service repairs) and the gear stick broke at a weld, but managed to drive home and was back on the road the following morning. It was regularly serviced within LR's service schedules, parts replaced when required, I did my daily checks and was proactive with maintenance and it served me well for 6 years, it never needed anything more than expected service repairs (belts, battery, bulbs, tyres, filters, wipers etc), other than the gearstick repair. I'd still have it if I could justify running a 3rd vehicle, when I'm the only driver in the house. Yes they're not the easiest to to work on around the engine, but then you have that with so many cars these days, where space is at a premium. Parts price wise, maybe you're using the wrong suppliers. I've always found Japanese vehicles to be among the more expensive, whether main dealer or motorfactors. Service wise, the full filter kits, brake pads, discs etc, were no more expensive than your average car and cheaper buying from Land Rover specialists than motorfactors (even if they actually sold those parts), Some parts, such as injectors, while expensive, aren't anywhere near the most expensive, again, I've found Japanese and German diesel injectors to cost more (even though the Td4 is a BMW engine). Maybe you've just been unlucky with your Freelander, but I know many owners, who haven't had any of the issues you're claiming, some have had theirs longer and never had a window mechanism fail, CL soleloid fail, MOT fail for rust etc. They're not a "rare" car, even today, there is quite a large onership and following, with plenty pre-production R-BAC plates on the road, early ones with black window frames and of all ages. Only reason people scrap them, is because they can't afford the larger repairs, such as a Td4 clutch. I'm probably seeing at least a dozen that I register seeing each day, I know of at least 20 in the town where I live, and I'm driving all over the South East of England most days. The biggest problem with the forums is, you only get people asking questions or moaning about their particular vehicle (regardless of make or model), when they've got an issue with it, which is why whether it is a car forum, firearm forum, amateur radio forum, fishing forum or whatever forum, you'll see nothing but bad things about that make/model, no one ever does a post when things are all working as they should. Same with a lot of the YT videos, for repairs, they'll only ever be made when something goes wrong, or is needing a repair. I'm not going to pull a perfectly working car apart for a tutorial on how to fix something if it isn't broken, neither will anyone else in their right mind (other than Haynes etc for the workshop manuals). I could go through the no end of problems I've had with the entire BMW or Mercedes range, same with a lot of the VAG range, not to mention anything French or Italian, the over complicated Honda V6 from the '90s, the Mitsubishi 2.8D with major oil pressure issues, but it wouldn't achieve anything, because for as many faults I point out on them, others will point out issues on others or claim they don't suffer such problems.

[@markvbickley]

@@Naughty_Squad Nope! I've had a great experience with Freelanders too. So he's not the only one! Your experience seems alien to me. Rare? I can sit in my window and count them go by day in day out. There are thousands of them on the road still. 172 pages listed on howmanyleft.com Go check it out: www.howmanyleft.co.uk/?page=2&q=freelander+

[@laureneaton5314]

Pretty much everything mentioned is a cheap and easy fix and not surprising on older vehicles. It's not the diff mounts it's the bushes, surprise surprise rubber wears out? Who'd have thought it? £30 fix for all 3 mounts and bushes, blimey! Best not buy one then! I had a k series for 5 years and we've just bought another, no overheating issues unless there's a problem, Yeah again surprise surprise head gaskets in petrol vehicles don't last forever, who'd have thought it? Ok the Td4 is better in so many ways, we've had 3, but the k series isn't a bad engine it's just been put in the wrong vehicle in this case. Window regulators? Don't buy one because of window regulators, seriously? SRS light is usually connections and a reset, again cheap and easy. It's EGR not ERG valve and most don't have a problem it's just Facebook makes you think blanking it fixes everything, it doesn't. Doesn't appear to know a huge amount about them really.

[@RaiderOfTheLost]

You're a legend

[@johnbrereton5229]

I've had 3 Rover cars with their K series engine ( still got one now) and like you I've never had any problems with any of them either. But I think it's more of a sports car engine, that's why Lotus and Ariel used them, light and powerful, so perhaps not the engine for a 4wheel drive vehicle, and perhaps that's where they got their reputation. But I really like them, and they are still being produced in China today powering Chinese cars without problems, so they can't be that bad.

[@gareththomas6426]

You know nothing about the K-Series engine. It’s actually a fantastic engine, agreed it’s poorly put together from the start but once you’ve sorted a few things they’ll go on just as well as any other engine. Do you think Lotus and Caterham would have used them if they were pants? At the time they were 1 of the lightest 4 cylinder engines available producing ample power. They mainly fail due to lack of maintenance and driver abuse! If you understand how a K-Series works then it’ll last you a life time. I’ve rallied a K-Series around 5 years now and it’s never let me down. You always see many rally cars in the service areas with their bonnets open with panicking mechanics working on them before the next stage... I’m normally chilling out waiting for the next stage with nothing to do! I’ve also owned a Freelander with a K-Series and it was fantastic! You’ll always get a lemon no matter what car you buy and by the looks of your Freelander you’ve got a right lemon! It doesn’t look like anyone including yourself have looked after it at all. Don’t blame the vehicle blame the tool behind the wheel!

[@neildempster2827]

😆

[@kittycrazy9630]

French Alpes are nice for young people who doesn't care to walk la n some ways full of snow, for old people who sait for their home hair dresser as thé only visit in a couple of weeks, it's not so fun ... By the way, thé hard Rock op is nice idea for summer time when you go down to Nice or Antibes enjoyi g thé sea side for a pretty weekend...

[@petermorris2181]

The later versions of the Freelander 1 with the TD4 engine are fantastic because most of the problems were sorted by then - I have one. I also had a 1996 RAV 4 which was undoubtedly the most dangerously under-engineered and fragile car I have ever owned! That model of RAV is NOWHERE near as rugged at the Freelander - For example, my RAV4's spare wheel mount was not strong enough to take the weight of the spare wheel and so it cracked the door!

[@slavensmolcic]

There is one in my country,I think from 2002.He says that it's BMW motor,2.0 diesel.Automatic transmission.Should I go for it?It got some 350k km so that's little frigtening.

[@tomaconstantin9150]

@@slavensmolcic just go and check that one. But I don't know what to say about the automatic transmission

[@enthrallingusername]

0:08 sounds like a pervy geek

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Always best to do a bit of research before you buy any car...

[@kaazan1]

after 20 years he is speaking about windows noise ???? head gasket is available in new version since 2001, i have a freelander 2.5 v6 190.000 km, new trasmission joint, and shaft supports, for a total of 600 euro and it is fantastic. i have a methane injection plant too , i can run for 200 km with 15 euro. what are you speaking about ????

[@leeslater8660]

Had my 2002 TD4 brilliant engine. Owned my freelander for 9 years and never failed a Mot once. Always serviced it. What a joke of a video.

[@OffGridInvestor]

He said the td4 was a good engine. Joke of a reply.

[@ianphillips973]

The freelander1 td4 has been the most reliable car I’ve ever owned had mine about 5 years now.

[@mivalianilamiani3688]

Mileage ?

[@pcorf]

The same engine was also used in Kia Carnivals up to the mid 2000's as well, especially in Australia.

[@deaniweenie]

Had 3 freelander 1s, currently on a 2005 TD4 (BMW engine) that's done 280,000 miles. There are other things to watch for...VCU failure that can take out the transfer box and the diff if not sorted quickly. Changing individual tires can cause VCU to fail. Recommended (actually essential) to change tries in axle pairs. Current recommendation change all four tires together. Check Google for wear percentage. Sounds silly but 4 tires is less than the cost of changing a VCU and transfer box. This tire recommendation isn't exclusive to Landrover Freelanders, there are other SUVs such as Hyundai that also recommend changing all four tires - if you don't it could void your warranty. Fuel tank cradle rusts through causing fuel tank to drop. Cradle is an MOT item. Cradle is not easy to change as the rear subframe has to be dropped. Best way is to buy a cheap new cradle from eBay and then get an independent Landrover specialist to change it. That way works out at about £110, £120 +vat as apposed to £350 to £450 if you let them supply the cradle. Don't be tempted (at any price) to buy the 1800cc petrol version with the K-series engine. This version is so under-powered you'll be forever changing gear right up to the point the head gasket blows and trust me, it will blow! You'll fix it and it will blow again. My first Freelander was a K-series. Head gasket went at 40,000 miles and just out of warranty. Main dealer fitted new head at great cost which blew again 30,000 miles later - got an independent garage to skim the head the second time at a quarter of the main-dealer cost and then got rid of the car as fast as I could. You are warned. Window regulators are made of sponge cake. Main dealer regulator repair £200 ish plus vat. Again, buy a regulator from eBay, about £20 and watch the fitting videos on KZbin then take a morning to fit yourself. Also, you'll probably need a new fuel pump every 40,000 mile, again not an easy fit - £250 +vat at an independent Landcover specialist. Diff mounts are something that can be changed at home. Mounts are available on eBay for about £35 for all three mounts and new bolts - there are a few videos on KZbin showing how to change diff mounts. I will say that If you Google any 'problems' or 'known issues' for any car from any manufacturer you'll find that all have a long list of (sometimes terrifying) stock faults, all cars have problems don't let fanboys tell you any different. Yes, Freelanders are probably a little more unreliable than your average car but pattern parts are cheap and they are relatively easy to work on. My Freelanders have been real workhorses over the last 17 years carrying equipment about for my work. I've done about 400,000 miles in them and have always enjoyed driving them. Great to drive go anywhere car.

[@brooklynwashingtonmaz5265]

I want a freelander is it expensive to maintain

[@molina-youtube]

Great advices thx

[@stankovicsandras7786]

If you are not going too often to offroad, its adviced to soften the VCU (by fluid change, you can find videos). You will have less thrust on the rear axle, but the VCU and IRD will lasts forever. Mine is changed for 30000cst silicon oil, and have far enough thrust on the rears to pull out my boat from the water on a 10% gravel ramp. My next issue will be the clutch and the double mass flyweel. Not a problem free car, but the td4 BMW engine is real good, and if you can maintain yourself, its not expensive at all. Compared with the full electronic 4x4 cars of today they are not in the corner.

[@kittycrazy9630]

I wanna Say hard top. Ok I'm actually in Paris, but I'm sick and tired of Big town's pollution and plan a quiet home and work in mountain at only 200kms from the sea. Si maybe I'm Crasy, but I think that car could be made for me.

[@35bigbri]

lol you get problems with any 4x4 .diesel's has more problems than the petrols.i bought my self 2005 1.8 61000 miles. very clean.and yes the head gasket has been done. very quiet engine runs great the only problem with it i can see is it could do with a 6th gear apart from that i love it :-)

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

35bigbri: .. What kind of problems do diesels have that petrol don't for example? I am genuinely curious and to how you know this not owning a diesel? Main problem I have is always assuming my fuel gauge is stuck because diesel more economical than petrol :0)

[@RobMoses]

Thank you so much for this video. I was thinking of buying one, but I think I'll pass. Think I'll get a Honda CRV instead. Keep up the good work!

[@AliMackMechanical]

The K series engine gets a bad reputation for head gasket. Once the head gasket is replaced the engine is normally fine. As long as you have not cooked it to inch of its life as the linners will get damaged.

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

I purchased an 05 Freelander series 5 TD4 from a garage and got a good price... I got the one Which magazine didn't report any problems or teething troubles with.. Mine was company owned so f s h...It wanted for nothing. Only used to transport small light electrical components, being a 3 door van.. BMW engine is approaching 151,000 with a chain for a timing belt.. I only have a few gripes with it.. Battery terminals being vertically not horizontally positioned take extra care when tightening up and take some getting used to.. So much so I changed the negative terminal for a horizontal clamp.. It's 13 years old now and always starts first time in all weathers.. Only other grip is the A frame drivers side seems tight to get into to sit down and the seat doesn't adjust to make it any better... I am used to also driving a Transit and more head and leg room... It has been looked after.. Still got locking wheel nut keys... Spare wheel cover.. All tools for changing wheels in the back with the jack and all still in the original black plastic box.. I have owned Daimlers and I think the Land Rover badge is just as noble.. Oh yeah, almost forgot... I am amazed at the rear light cluster set up.. The reverse/fog lights are above the brake and indicators.. I always think the brake lights should be swapped around with the fog lights... Drivers at traffic lights telling me brake lights don't work.. :0( Wrong they do work, you don't..

[@fytz-c1k]

Good old landy free ,its acctually good car but only with bmw engine i still have one he never left me on the road .

[@stephencresswell4760]

Buys a Land Rover, moans about clunks and bangs. 🤣🤣🤣

[@madalinionut4883]

im gonna buy a k series because im cazy . yea its sheet car but its fun easy to fix

[@DriftersGaming]

Have a friend who owned a diesel 03 Freelander,he had nothing but trouble in the sense of 2 transmission replacements and somehow being sprayed with what was later found out to be engine oil,in the face,from the air conditioning vents,in the middle of switzerland,I have absolutely no idea how that could’ve happened but its a Freelander i guess

[@sirdocmad4473]

04 ! My Folk`s got 1 , been my curse since ! how the "heck" could they make a system for electric windows without a FUSE ! ( sorry for crap spelling Eng. is not my nativ langu.) but for f...... i would never make a system that break b4 a fuse do ! i changed , front left door 1 , front right door 2 , bother rear 1 eache . now only left side work , it is STUPID! , shame on LR and the shitty Freelander ! to much stuff it made to break down , what are the use of "us" real MEKANIKERS ! we are but part changers ! i cant fix something not ment to be fixed ! ( i can try , might make it work for a while ) stupid filers that block ! wtf is going on ! did we forget to make stuff better ? , a pissed off Norwegian Mekaniker , ill make something better myselfe ! ( Guys at Land Rover , fuses , use them to ovoide destroying components" Land Rover

[@shahrosli7125]

Per Einherjar the fuse is under the steering

[@blacktiger955i]

I'm sure he didn't mention the mileage on that particular car. You know, things wear out. One of my neighbours has had a FL1 2006 for about 8 years and all he's had to do is a new central VCU at around 70K miles. They all do that sir. Me? I have a FL2. Great car.

[@66Pipes66]

I like the video,it’s funny,you made an effort with the filming.

[@AlvaroDiazCastro]

The funniest car review I've ever seen :)

[@Astreinty]

What causes those noise bumbs when changing gears? My freelander has those noises too! Should I worry???

[@pistonhedd]

Rear Diff mounts. Change 'em for Polly bushes if you can. They'll well outlast OEM ones.

[@cathyfoley7396]

great informative clip on the freelander,have td4,ive had all these problems and more,lastest issue small hole in master fuel pump,yes the one on the engine, speicalest tool needed to get off,.but all the faults love the look of this soon to be a british classic.keep up the clips.very funny,

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

I can consider myself lucky. Right place, right time. I happened upon a 05 TD4 3 door commercial for sale at a family run business in the vicinity (ish). Thanks to the internet.. Just two seats with FSH. Used by a local electrical firm, never overloaded or carrying anything too heavy. It has the BMW engine with drive chain for timing belt. Judging by the history it wanted for nothing. 151,000 on clock at purchase. The prop shaft, rear window glass motor etc all replaced as and when required. No issues with it apart from over time the gears began to fail when selected. Can by the clutch as it isn't adjustable and hydraulic. Can be the slave, master cylinder. This is exactly where a garage you can trust 101% comes into it's own. All it turned out to be was the hydraulics needed bleeding of air and moisture that can creep into the system and build up over time. Best way it find out if it is this I discovered is if the problem starts to go away the more you pump the clutch and brake before pulling away.. I also got a Fr2 now which is auto and I miss driving the manual TD4. The FR2 always seems to be resisting me in some way, especially when accelerating..

[@philrees7785]

i have a td4 auto runs beautiful. have had it for 4 years only usual maintenance done. very pleased with it

[@michaelford8295]

Talking out of his arse,had mine 13 years old thing go wrong,but in fine condition,simple just look after any car Ok

[@wojciechwozin6881]

i got one from 9 years.... would not change for anythink else ;) td4 2.0 bmw

[@thurstonhowell3569]

And yet there are so many of them still around.

[@patera4660]

yeah.. I have one.. I can confirm this car is piece of shit. BUT! I have L-series.. this engine is great. You just can kill this engine.. It is the only strong thing in this car.

[@marcoviper69]

I think the vehicle just reflex the way you treat it... There are a lot of freelander from 1998,and still working.

[@SuperPuggle]

People love them. They become a project

[@patriciomunoz2830]

Yeah rusting in some garage...

[@minacerra]

We got stung 10 years ago. Owner spent thousands. We bought it after and coolant was pissing into the engine

[@sailormatros8600]

In general wich one better the freelander or rav 4. Can I have a reasonable conclusion. Please before I buy the freelander 2001 manual 4 cylinder

[@themidnightracer3537]

Man I own one of these (td4) I’m so proud of myself for having something to drive. I’ve had mine for a few years now. It’s never let me down from when I needed it the most in my life, except only with rust and some rubber bushings that were easily fixed. Heys guys take it easy on this video. Don’t be so nasty to this guy. As far as I’m concerned he’s giving good information on what to look out for, and what to expect if you’re thinking of buying one for yourself.

[@ponygringo]

I nearly peed myself laughing at this, my freelander is 20 years old and still going strong . why not fix the diff ? lmao

[@pauljames9393]

Yes my K series petrol does lose water, where? nobody knows ! DONT buy one with more than 80,000miles as well as DONT buy one with a fitted toe bar (strained engine). Heavy car for a 1.8 petrol but the body work are rock solid. The standard tyres are not suitable for off road & snow ....

[@andrewcornford2306]

My Freelander td4 2004 has 168000 on the clock and I've only had to sort the clutch. Service it well and it will last, mine is used daily for my tree surgery business.

[@eddieMurphy11111]

we have had freelanders for 24 years just keep on top of problems and you will be ok my second freelander is a td4 hse and i have had this one about 13/14 years the wifes is a 1800 hse and she has had that for 24 years and it is 26 years old so please do not disrespect them they are good vehicles as I said look after them and they will keep going

[@lionelhamilton2144]

Dude...I like you..make more movies..your'e fun to watch..

[@mohammadhiffnyjamadi6753]

"lots of noises and not much action" lol

[@kaymavwud]

I love my td4. They are old cars now so yeh, they need work, but parts are relatively cheap, easy to sourcd and replace when you compare it to brand new cars that go wrong earlier and dont last as long because the quality isn't as good. Solid cars freelanders but only buy one if you're prepared to pay out fixing it. Basically you need to be a mechanic or know a decent cheap one who knows what they are on about. Believe me they are hard to find!

[@kaazan1]

shaft joint new 500 euro, shaft supports kit 60 euro, time of work two ours. what are the problem, do you think that other cars have not critical parts ????

[@kenlowey1]

you must of had real bad luck..... mine goes great with no problems...... no doubt that there are bad examples out there !

[@comeinhandynow]

For people that love the Freelander (me too) I’ve done a whole load of videos to fix every common fault kzbin.info/aero/PLQVqjk4n1wANtCZaRcYzojUz5YHJD7Z3y

[@korelml]

Before watching this video I was considering buying one to dirve around in the conuntry, but seen this and considering Im in Mexico, no way Jose! thx for the video cheers mate

[@banpowel9784]

Dreadfull cars.....buy japanese and save yourself a fortune on repair bills

[@AliMackMechanical]

Am not thinking of buying one I have had 7 of them. Lack of maintenance and you bought one. They are what you make of them. There are many faults with all the small 4x4. You mentioned Rav 4 it will rust to death round you if the diesel pump don't go first. Your driving a vehicle that is indeed broken. They are not all like that. I have had 3 petrols K series only 1 had a head gasket issue. Caused by some idiot removing the thermostat. In my experience as owner who has had Freelanders the Td4 and L series td and K series they all have faults all the items you mentioned are serivce item's appart from the HGF. This is well known That the K series engine was fitted with a bad head gasket once replaced found the engine to run alot better. And have had a k series on a 180 tho with no real issues. Prop bearing diff mounts are thing's you would be checking on any second hand 4x4 not just the on the poor hippo. I seen many neglected vehicles more 4x4s as people seem to think because it's a small 4x4 it's ok it will take it. If looked after properly then it probably would last.

[@TrooperLFC]

nice video mate. I got one meself, sun roof doesnt open, but at least it doesnt leak. and i got an issue with the rear door / boot, as i am never sure when it locked and when it isnt. electrics are interesting, to put it mildly.. however, the engine is great, transmission is great, gears are fine and there is ZERO rust on my car. not bad at all

[@treacletart4365]

Clearly doesn't know much about these cars, td4 is complicated compared to rover engines.

[@BuilditUK]

Clearly didn't watch the video, I was talking about the rover engine not the TD4, and as for the rest of the car well its all true...

[@dfcvda]

been offered one for 500 quid prop shaft removed, so just two wheel drive, going into reverse is an issue other than that its mint, still worth a punt?

[@JustinD93]

I've had 2 freelander 2.0 TD4's, a GS model and a KALAHARI model. They are sh*t... That's the most polite way of putting it.. People think they are reliable are they f*ck... Timing chains go very easily. And even to replace them your looking well over £1000. Dual mass flywheels are crap until you change to a solid flywheel, the rear diffs are made of chocolate, the front driveshafts wear out very quickly when you make it front wheel drive. Genuinely guys I wouldn't recommend buying a TD4. Because when the timing chain goes you may aswell scrap your freelander. All TD4's tend to be high miles now which means they are all a ticking time bomb with the timing chains unless your incredibly lucky and have proof its have been changed. Buy a RAV4 or CRV. Much better made 4x4

[@neildempster2827]

What about if you get an earlier TD4 with the Rover engine, belt driven?

[@JustinD93]

@@neildempster2827 no I had a year 2000 2.0 GS TD4 and a 2003 KALAHARI 2.0 TD4. All the TD4 are the same bmw engines which are all chain driven. I've just bought a 2005 Xtrail 2.2 DCI SVE, Fully loaded this car came out around same time as the freelander and this is 10 times better than any freelander. Also has diff locks, Jap cars are better than British cars anyway. Landrover are crap for reliability. It's cool to own one. But once they let you down constantly you call it a day with them 😂

[@JustinD93]

@@neildempster2827 I do believe the 1.8 rover petrol engines in the Freelanders are belt driven. But they eat head gaskets. Honestly my advice to anyone looking at a 4x4 around the same price as a freelander, I'd hands down with go with Nissan Xtrail, Honda CRV or Toyota Rav4. All japanese and reliable 👍🏻

[@anderzamora6246]

Español Inglés Hello friends, I have a little problem. I have a Freelander 1 TD4 with BMW and I have a horrible sound in the area of ​​the auxiliary belt and its tensioner. My surprise is that there is no place to work on the auxiliary belt and remove its tensioner. Could someone tell me if there is any trick or procedure that could help me so that I do not have to remove the engine. We've been thinking about how to do it for days. Thank you very much

[@ashstaniland5879]

comedy gold with the knocking noises !

[@Rhinobrothers1190r]

It’s a throw away buy new world now days. with my td4 I learnt to live with her and least i actually know how my car works Mechanically unlike most who pay mega bucks to get easy jobs done at the local garage ?? Bonkers society ay !!

[@minacerra]

How the freak did this engineering disaster make the market?? We bought this model cheap a few years ago, after the previous owner spend thousands on the engine. Within a week we were having issues, and the coolant was pissing into the engine amongst other problems. Are the newer models ok? (2007 onwards?) I loved how it drove but this experience has scared me off

[@stephencresswell4760]

“The centre universal joint”? What the hell is that? Utter bollocks. It’s the VCU.

[@martinstefanski8903]

Which Language is it? 😂

[@juliadennehy]

2:05 "Lots of noise, not much action. I know a few people like that." Classic! ME TOO!!! LOL!!!

[@rd-qk7mn]

Ive got a freelander 1 td4 2006 sport. And its been one of the most reliable cars ive ever owned. Its done 180'000 miles and still runs great . Its been waded, green laned. And tows my mini digger. Ive had it 5 years and id trust it to go anywhere And all ive ever changed is the vcu and a alternator along with servicing it Those old k series are what gave them such a bad name

[@DJRyanJamesUK]

Get a TD4 and youll be laughing. Dont mis match your tyres and you should prevent most of the things hes said in this video

[@35bigbri]

lol you get more problems with diesels

[@patera4660]

bullshit, my L-Series is just great. I have no problems with this engine. The engine will start even on beetroot juice in every weather. The problem of this car is everything around the engine... just everything.

[@shahrosli7125]

35bigbri my TD4 is already 15 years and the only problem i had is the shit fuel pump and doors(normal for freelander problem) but so far its great the engine and the body. I had it over 215k miles since brand new. The major problem i had is only 2 years ago when the fuel injector in cylinder 1 stop firing and thats all. Again its not that kind of shit so far its okay. Its also have a great ammount of torque.

[@davide6297]

I have had my freelander for 15 years now and it works perfectly

[@bowtech1020]

Ahhh.... The famous land rover Freeloader. Dealership tried to sell me a 2002. For my 98 jeep. They wanted it so bad off there lot. They gave it to me for a week. To try out. After 2 days I gave it back. I happened to just call a parts store out of curiosity to see how much parts were. Alternator was $700. That did it for me

[@-taylor-9980]

Do you know if the 04 facelift version has any of these issues?

[@michaelkissieh1689]

I need this car engine who can help out

[@HoHAGGIS]

Had mine 4 years, (longest ive owned any car) you are talking total rubbish. If you buy a second hand car with problems or high millage. What do you expect ? and acting like a little child, does not help. Looking after your car and mantaining it when there is a problem... Just might help (like any car) You come across really well in this video Mate !!! LMFAO...

[@shahrosli7125]

Had mine for 15 years since brand new.

[@chasejohnson2550]

I’ve owned a 1996 RAV 4 and it was a very reliable car that got great gas mileage but it was poorly manufactured and it showed the interior of the car was in horrible shape. My land rover is in amazing shape and is a lot more sturdy of a vehicle. Land Rover is a luxury car brand. Even though the freelander is their more budget friendly vehicle you can still tell that it is made by a luxury manufacturer. The inside of my 2003 looks just as nice as most cars produced in 2009 or 2010 when it comes to the interior. Most of the problems that he is stating are very minor and cheap fixes and that’s coming from someone who lives in the US where working on a car like this can be very pricy. For a car that is over 10 years old you are gonna have to eventually replace some components and it’s also how you and previous owners treat the car. Be picky when you buy and know what you are looking for. I plan on getting a 2011 Range Rover in within the next year.

[@magdalenacumbes9285]

Freelander 1.8 k series are great. If you service and maintain any vehicle you wouldn't end up with problems. Take care with you're possessions and they will take care of you. If you buy a cheap one like this guy. He should expect issues. If he had the failed components replaced such as the window regulator, diff mount, and checked it over it would be a good reliable car. Note, every manufacturer has its issues that's why they update workshop Manuel's tech forums and take actions with recalls, To rectify and assist customers. Giving bad comments on the basics will not help. Appreciate the time for the video but not that helpful and I would still advise people to buy one. Just get the service and checks done on a regular and will all be good. Thanks. Peace.

[@beno-ew2rg]

Mate nowt wrong with my freelander 1td4 them things nothing to change also u bought petrol shouldve bought diesel plonka

[@lunchbreakmedia7655]

What’s the mileage is the question I have a 2004 2.5 v6 runs perfect I was wondering how much are they likely to sell for?

[@jonoliousbrigerton370]

I just got one the other day 2003 2.5 v6 97000km got it from a dealer for $9000

[@jonoliousbrigerton370]

new zealand dollar

[@aterwantok2883]

I am in South Sudan. I have a freelander who's engine got drown in water. I really loved the car and I want it's engine. How do I get it

[@kittycrazy9630]

Oh, I forgot to tell you some, I hesitate inter the freelander and the Cr-v 2... In your idea, witch one is better

[@silviu.x2661]

Bruh these are common problems.Not more then others.Also the 98' to 01' r the worst models.The 01' to 05' start to et way better

[@DJB1985]

Don't buy a 4x4 that's meant for off road use. Go buy barbies car to goto the beach. Wot a numbty

[@ronanrogers4127]

Is an ERG valve the same as an EGR valve??

[@BuilditUK]

Haha, one and the same

[@TEKKKNO]

Worse engine i have ever seen

[@neildempster2827]

👍

[@jameswye8455]

i,ve a 2001 freelander which is 21 years old and still going strong

[@bicnarok]

hilarious and informative, not going to buy a freelander then. The internet,, where open opinions sort out the crocks.

[@silviu.x2661]

The freelanders after 2000 especiallybthe bimmer 2.0 diesel is way better and reliable.

[@callumallman6767]

Only the pre facelift have all the problems. they fixed most of them with the facelift

[@amana1480]

The rear diff centre bush mount is such a poor design. It's amazing that they don't fail more quickly...

[@vrproduction3846]

I have Freelander 2000, Rover engine. Its the best vehicle that i ever had.

[@kenrudge8002]

Its a knacker anyway

[@aleexcretu5551]

“Basically is shit” :))) god I love this guy instant subscribe.i had an mgf not to long ago with that exact engine and yeah...it’s like a masterpiece made out of paper for the lack of a better word,fantastic performance 0 reliability

[@ddna615]

Hi.how are you now?

[@ciaranmckeown4536]

Aren't the ones with the BMW engines the better ones ?

[@pistonhedd]

👍

[@gugaguerreiro1529]

Should have seen this video 7 years ago....LOL

[@fetissimouhamed5263]

Please: quel est la marque du moteur de voiture land rover frelander1 ,1.8 essence année 2001 merci

[@kaazan1]

shaft supports and shaft joint must be replace after 100.000 km as per land rover indications, if nobody do this, it is normal to have problems.

[@thomaspowell3739]

Dreadful things, I have a friend who has one, and he is constantly spending money on repairs

[@111leo001]

Can you come round and have a look at mine? It whines when I accelerate

[@97ickis]

I had one of these cars. I had a 2006 HSE with the K6 engine. Every single issue that there had been a complaint about my car suffered (window regulator, sunroof, Plenium, VSU, door lock actuator). To top it off, the car only had 56K miles on it and it needed a head gasket. I read somewhere that the car needed a "change engine" light. The person for wrote that post sure got that one right.