I BOUGHT A CHEAP LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 FOR £950!

[@brianjohnstone7706]

I can't be the only one who's genuinely glad when Matt lands himself a cared for car, that just needs someone like him get back on the road for years to come! Well done! Great video! 👍

[@ANYTHING-AND-EVERYTHING.]

£113 to fill the tank, how many miles range will that give you?

[@cameronwood1994]

TD4_e just means it's an early stop/start vehicle before it became standard. The 2WD vehicles came later and were badged eD4, just to confuse things!

[@7edim]

I am probably never going to own a land rover, but these wild cars facts are pure gold :D

[@Theevilwizardslair]

Quite right old chap, I was about to jump on this!

[@christopherpowell6629]

Probably why the alternator was kaput stop start doesn't do them any favours

[@stefanmaddock5516]

Thank you for the clarification!

[@r7coo]

Just sold my fl2 last October , the 3rd one we have had over 14 years. These are superb cars.

[@frederickbowdler8169]

A lovely driving car.

[@DaDa-David]

Matt's upper body workout plan - drive Freelander around for 3 months without fixing steering issues - BEEFCAKE!

[@bensmith7956]

People forget this one simple lifehack.

[@HugoEynon-vi6pv]

Morning Matt. I learned 35 years ago when i was a service engineer, that never discount a fault with a brand new part. Id replaced said part a week earlier, and the fault pointed to this part again. I was convinced it wasn't said part because it was new. You know whats next, it was. Love the channel, cheers, Hugo.

[@Dr.Jellyfingers]

"A good strong solid box", I got married on a promise of that!! Great video again Matt 👍

[@WillPearsonAviation]

Oi oi Saveloy😂

[@serenityinside1]

“ few careful drivers - service history “? 😂

[@harrypsaunders]

"something's rubbing on something that's not quite right, there".

[@RobNMelbourne]

"It might be the rack". 😁

[@WillPearsonAviation]

@@RobNMelbourne Ayup🤣

[@MN543MN]

Wife’s Freelander 2 with same factory running boards was also rubbing on bottom of door, was obvious once I knew - some Norbert had previously jacked it up in wrong place. Standing on it helped a lot.

[@timbo19751975]

common !

[@hbeebe]

I always knew you would keep this one, from the moment you saw it! Such an underrated car the Freelander 2!

[@jamescardoness3037]

Got off light ! first repair bill on mine was £2870 ( clutch and flywheel wrongly fitted took out the gearbox) three years later I have reached the dizzy heights of £7600 on repairs (you name it it has been replaced) still going into safe mode when passing by the swimming pool in a nearby village ( funny enough never anywhere else) now I have the joy of watching it turn to rust still the local garage does a mean weld job for MOT purposes It's become a personal thing between us now ! on the up side it can tow a ring of concrete blocks ( just over 1 Ton) across fields no problem if it wasn't for that I would dig a hole and bury it, and then of course buy the Honda I should have bought !.

[@minimimi1234]

The reason why the replacement pump failed is due to the steering rack seals breaking down causing the dirty fluid if the rack isnt changed the new pump will also fail very soon then eventually the rack itself will give up

[@pauldavies6037]

ANother money pit thats why the second values are so low

[@paulbeswetherick4261]

Yes, mine went through the same under warranty. New rack reqd. I was lucky so also had the DMF failure and the rear diff failure. Full house of FL2 known faults. I am however already thinking of buying it from you. Yes LR addict.

[@kaptinkeiff]

The issue itself is likely to be the filter in the reservoir, no doubt no one replaced the reservoir, and hence the dirty filter has starved the new pump... Issue across Mondeo platform cars which use it - Volvos too, I had the issue on a V70 Mk3 (P3), new reservoir instantly sorted it.

[@richardwall2330]

Is this the one that has the transfer box problem If it is ull wished it was 2wd !!!

[@andrewlambert7530]

Second this, same as the mondeo mk4. Seals break down in the steering rack, blocks the filter in the resiviour, then starves the pump of fluid. All 3 need replacing, or you'll be in the same boat before you know it.

[@bogdanvidrean4728]

Even for 2.7k, this is a lot of car. You have the brilliant Land Rover Terrain Response System and very good equipment being the HSE. To be fair, this Land Rover is more capable and intriguing than probably 90% of the crossovers/small SUVs that are available nowadays. Have fun with it!

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

Guarantee you need a new power steering rack these freelander 2s are renowned for it. You really should change all the pipes are they will partially clogged up. Don't be surprised if you have to replace the pump and reservoir again, as that's what happen to the pump from 5k ago it gets filthy from the rack which is the original problem. The black power steering fluid is actually burnt fluid

[@Dododaler]

i got a td4 in Australia 10y with no problem, The light bulb wasn't working once,& main driving shaft was replaced, no rust.....rather than that, it is still running like a charm!! 180.000 km

[@stevezodiac575]

G'day from WA. That was a sweet video! Although it cost more than you thought - all's well that ends well! A lovely car, that needs to be driven (not just sat in), and is a great fit for a transport need! And the fact that is is a Welsh car coming home is poetic! Lovely jubbly!

[@micklamb9942]

I had power steering put new pump on and no difference changed oil and reservoir as it has a filter in it that you can’t change

[@herridge819]

If the fluid in the power steering was as black as you said I think there may be a problem with failure of the power steering rack seals so you may well be having a new rack soon

[@glennsheppard3320]

I bought one about 7 months ago, ex London car, HSE 2013, auto, full history and immaculate, right away spent over 1k on a full service to include all filters oils haldex, diff, gearbox, timing belt etc. Love the car, surprisingly capable off road, not that mine has been any further than crossing the odd field. Boot is a little on the small side is my only niggle.

[@tiny19892]

the racks are full off swarf from a fault with the cleaning practise at the factory. the swarf clogs the filter on the reservoir and hydraulic lines on the rack and the pressure from lack of flow damages the pump

[@jamesbryant2254]

Had to replace the rack on two Fl2s due to this internal failure.

[@kbrickell4732]

The power steering reservoir is also the filter ..usually

[@carlcollins3877]

Thing is of you have 3grand in that done its still usable transport thats spot on

[@ckm-mkc]

It's also still worth 5k.

[@randomdaveUK]

​@@ckm-mkc100% I've been looking for a new car and if this popped up on autotrader sub 100k mikes I'd assume £5k minimum. The age, the spec.

[@rjm64r]

Hi Matt...not read all the comments but they had a fault with the steering rack.Usually if there is a notchy feeling on lock its that.Loads of FL2's out there with this.LR should have done a recall.Still great value though.

[@chrissharples56]

I bought a 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 because of your recommendation. I've had it a year now and it's been faultlessly perfect in all weather, I live on an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, great car love it, the heated steering wheel especially! 🤣

[@LG-kl3co]

Front offside wheel arch there is a metal power steering pipe which sits on top of the chassis leg. These pipes corrode through and carry rust particles into the pump and rack...if you are unlucky !!!

[@blueeyedsnake]

Lovely plan with the car. I hope you'll give us a tour of your country house too. Sounds like a nice location! PS: Also this house that you mentioned sounds to me that can house a big garage. let's say for someone who wants to store some nice cars :D Cheers, Matt! Great job!

[@serenityinside1]

Sure he’s going to fit in seamlessly either the locals .. on the strength of his number plates 😃 Ps they just LOVE the British buying up their cottages for “ weekend retreats” - will be assured a warm welcome 😯

[@maninthestreet01]

A 200 year old, 2 bedroom miner's cottage is not going to be big or have a garage.

[@blueeyedsnake]

@@maninthestreet01 I didn't mean it already has the garage as I don't know anything about the property, but I'm thinking it can be built or extended if one wants and has the space.

[@jameshardy4666]

Mate the power steering issues on these is generally the filter in the fluid reservoir. Change the reservoir and flush the system and it’ll be sound. No need to replace the pump. You’ll save a fortune.

[@SuperBobbster]

Gear gaiter. Just pop the trim off. "You should feel it clip into the housing".

[@r7coo]

Any rust under the arches ? Those horrible rubber strips catch all of the crap, so take the off. As the car is black Hammerite Waxoil is a great thick product to paint under the arches & the colour will blend in .

[@alansorbie4038]

The parents bought one of these new in 2011, it was a S spec in white, quite utilitarian but to me that kind of suited the car. It was also the only car which could get up their steep street in the snow. They only kept it a few years as they were concerned about long term reliability, maybe that’s not a big issue…

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

24:33 I like that you show us the fault with the steering, did your mechanic figure out what was wrong with it yet?

[@njp8082]

Would like to see a "weekend property" series!!

[@Ultravox1981]

"I bought a cheap..." lol, it never is in the end, but we already know that from the start. Love the fact you put solid motors back on the road that deserve a second chance. Matt, you are someone that is truly eco friendly and recycling is the best way to get towards net zero (which isn't really possible as we are carbon life forms that breathe lol). All the best, keep up the good work.

[@ged3680]

Good morning Matt, excellent video. Well done on getting the cottage. Lots of interesting comments on the steering rack issues. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged

[@Oceans_Sail]

Matt, I have a 1928 Humber 9/28 for sale, just £10,000. Its in appalling condition but nothing that a good buff wouldn’t sort out, its impossible to drive safely , has no synchromesh on any gears, a cracked block, goes up to 50 mph downhill with the wind behind you, with an auto vac fuel delivery that gives up when you go up hills. The accelerator is where the brake should be and vice versa and in any case the brakes only work on the prop shaft so you need to operate the hand brake which work on the rod operated rear brake drums. Expect to stop in an emergency within 3 miles. The (aftermarket) indicators don’t work unless the magneto is on but if you leave the magneto on then the electronics (three wires) will burn out leaving you in a wooden inferno vehicle. What could possibly go wrong? But a good buffing and your £500 budget (plus new “high peak” number plates) will make everything wonderful. Look forward to your purchase (and video) shortly.

[@vinniem8996]

I think you made the right decision by keeping it. I own a 08 reg Freelander 2 hse auto in caspian blue. I had have 2 freelander 2, one freelander 1 and a Discovery 2 w reg. You must buy high spec with landrovers but i love them. i hope you have many happy hours driving it.

[@joshua6244]

Why must you buy high spec please? Thanks.

[@DJUplifter]

Love my 2010 Freelander2 HSE with cream leather interior such a smooth drive and all the family love it. You were lucky to find one with the cream interior in such good nick! And not surprised you kept it! Hope you get the steering issue sorted ok 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jonstevens5962]

I’ve got one. A 2013 Dynamic. I’ve owned 30 cars (mix of private and company) and my FL2 is the best of the lot. I love how it looks inside and out. It’s comfortable. Economical enough and incredibly flexible at everything I throw at it. It’s a car with terrific soul. Great video Matt.

[@ridgmont61]

You could put the spare on one side and a matching continental on the other side and save a few £££ - one of the tyres with 2mm is fine for a spare.

[@Djpaul-lo1px]

Good call.

[@philtowle4683]

It's probably really old

[@ruatoomey9107]

I enjoyed that review. Excellent insight into buying a car. Cars are not as well maintained here in Ireland, roads are not as good, they cost way more, insurance is way too high, road tax is too high, maintenance cost is ridiculous which is why cars are not as well maintained and fuel costs are high. It appears we only exist to keep a car on the road. And the government tell you to watch out for scams?😮

[@johndawber3401]

Great idea. I live on the Welsh border in Chester, so have easy access to North Wales. It's a beaut!

[@philryan7254]

Hi Matt, you may have over spent but it's still pretty cheap, I actually had one of these as a company car a few years. As for the power steering problem I bet it's the rack have fun with it in Wales cheers Phil from Newark ago..

[@trick700]

Just shows all cars need a spot of maintenance; which pays forward for use. Tip top car, I like it

[@thevacdude]

$1187.34, that's cheap. Called the LR2 from 2008-2015 here in the states. The had an awesome Tambora flame orange, which I love, I love orange. I don't believe we got a diesel in the states, we got the 3.2 instead.

[@lawncare-4u849]

I have that launch orange 2007 hse auto 😁😁

[@18_rabbit]

uh, yeahhh, of course we didn't get the diesel just like we almost never got diesels here, namely no 4 cyl diesels almost ever, so sadly. And the 3.2 isn't the durable engine that many seem to think it is, always needs timing chain at some point which is very spendy, plus the '10-'12 engines were defective in large numbers (with multiple TSB's explaining it all, .

[@mmone1178]

My 2008 lr2 Hse was totaled last year. Sold truck but when thinks go wrong it’s expensive very expensive

[@md-detailing]

Matt congrats on the Cottage, the Freelander will be great for that use. Great video and work as always! :D

[@damiantuttle1348]

Ya gotta admire his honesty...think thats why I always watch 😂

[@Rossbott1964]

A very quick and straightforward turnaround Boyo !! 😁

[@MrA.106S]

Very nice, just had 8 nights in & around Snowden. Absolutely love Wales

[@monikacorgi]

Yes, yes!! I am glad you decided to have some more time off work and have a proper rest 🙂 Hope you will enjoy your new property 🥰

[@HighPeakAutos]

I hope so too!

[@b.2221]

Lad I don’t even drive,but am addicted to your videos, and that old bus deserves your attention.

[@deaks25]

Funny you mention Matt, I’ve never actually noticed that you like one or two JLR products… Very professional to keep it under wraps… 😂

[@FOGDaheee]

Indeed, came as a shock to me as well!

[@griff5476]

My 2007 is still rolling. Great cars if you look after them. Workhorse

[@lawncare-4u849]

My 2007 launch hse is mechanically mint so far 2yrs, done 11k, has 131,000 on it.

[@griff5476]

@@lawncare-4u849 just passed 140000. Had a few issues over the years but nothing major.

[@stepjamie]

Right decision Matt, you have a great vehicle which will suit your weekend retreat, and power steering issue aside (once rectified), you know the resale would still bring some profit. You saved another vehicle from being sold as spares.

[@megapangolin1093]

Great idea for a shortish term project. Very good to have Welsh plates. We went on holiday there with English plates and every wing ended up scratched/keyed. Never been back, happy to spend money where it is wanted. Great video, Matt, good luck with the project, but rest assured, the house will cost you less to run than the JLR product.

[@brianliggett9087]

wow really sorry to hear of the racist attack on your car .

[@callummccubbing4506]

I knew as soon as you opened those doors on it it was going to be a good example and we were right. Going to be a fantastic car for you to use

[@richardallsop5039]

Hello Again. Yes matt its a great idea to keep the Freelander for the Welsh house, main reason is the roads around Wales are narrow so expect a good few expensive scraches. Regards, RichardA.

[@brucewatt1032]

Good luck with the new holiday home in Wales. We had one in Scotland with half metre thick walls when I was a kid back in the 1970s. Sound proofing was amazing with such a thick wall, but drilling a hole through the wall to ventilate the bathroom was the worst 2 week job I ever had, based on pocket money salary my Dad paid me for that 😬🤣

[@leestockton9367]

As children, we learnt the TRUE meaning of slave labour!

[@Matt_The_Hugenot]

We bought a 2010 Freelander 2 earlier this year partly on the strength of your previous reviews and it's been a great car so far. Ours has the auto box and doesn't have the sunroofs, otherwise it's a very similar spec. Paid a bit more than that for it though!

[@peteandmaggie8570]

The e is the stop start version. It was only on the manual freelander. Just sold my freelander HSE lux after 10 year's ownership for the flagship mazda.... I hope it's as reliable as the Land Rover was.

[@damilolaakanni]

It's strange that any brand will fit start/stop technology to a car with a manual transmission, usually It's attached to cars with an automatic transmission.

[@martinthompson54]

Hi matt great video, power steering, I remember driving without power steering in the old days, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland

[@alexhyland8503]

Another great video - thanks Matt. Please tell me we are going to see the holiday cottage ? Love the property channel as well.

[@andrewtraudes2425]

It's funny seeing all the Volvo bits in this thing

[@brentfairlie9159]

Congratulations on your new home in Wales. Can't wait to see it on the channel.

[@ianyoud1]

Hi matt at least it had decent tires put on each corner glad you managed to get it back up and running after the second trip to your mechanics the freelander will look at home in Wales hope you are well best wishes ian

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video HPA,nice car Matt, glad it's a keeper for you,you deserve it,and your cottage in Wales, you work really hard, hope you enjoy it👍👌😀

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@efesolak004]

Literally in every car if the steering is the problem it rarely hold stitches. Great video Matt.

[@alantheskinhead]

I can tell you all about Wales and Mawddach! I can trace my family back to Harlech to 1564! There are some great off road locations that only the LR will do. Get a OSM or Military OS map and have fun!

[@s1_auds]

Matt, I believe the e-badging on the spec was maybe to be something with lower emissions as you said, when looking in the service history as when you jumped in the car, at 8:11 there was a eco button below the screen/next to the hazards.

[@neilbucknell9564]

Yes - it means it's a manual with stop-start.

[@s1_auds]

@@neilbucknell9564 Normally that button in most cars would have an A instead of eco if it was auto stop-start, but I guess you might be right.

[@rhys_thomss7013]

I live in wales and I love wales it’s such a good place we’re from Pembrokeshire is your holiday cottage close to Pembrokeshire the history and towns are so interesting

[@adam_b1187]

Nice refreshing change to see a cared for car on the channel. Still a very good car for not much money. I would have spent a little more and changed both tyres on that axle though, especially if keeping for yourself. Enjoy Wales, lovely part of the world (well most of it!).

[@kevangorton4167]

Hi Matt, Great video thanks. The Final spend for the Freelander 2 was approx 2500 and its retail prove would be atleast 5000 which would give a Great return.

[@stokepablo]

most probably the rack - I had mine changed at 62k - JLR contributed 100% as it was only 4 years old (I was amazed!)

[@stephendavies6949]

Great idea, Matt. Wales is beautiful and can be a lovely place to relax. However, being a native of the Land Of My Fathers, I strongly suggest you invest in some sturdy, high quality wet weather gear. The reason I didn't relocate back to Wales when I had the chance was the persistent rain (I moved to the Waveney Valley in East Anglia, which is the driest area in the UK!). Freelander 2s do seem to have a good reputation with people like yourself who are "in the know".

[@davidmbell]

Did my very first CarVertical check today. Using your code. Thankfully no issues with my prospective purchase. My mum had a Freelander of this ilk, recall it being a fairly decent car.

[@davidarter9670]

It’s refreshing to see someone has looked after a nice car so well. Once you get the power steering you should have a really nice little motor for your new weekender in Wales. By the way, are you planning a video on said weekender on your real estate chsnnel? It would be interesting to see. Thanks for another great presentation Matt.

[@ninoprovini6863]

My dad had the same spec with a champagne / beige exterior, never seen this color again on the roads

[@skodakatie7341]

You’ve got a good one there Matt, even with the obligatory over spend, this has made a very good example, especially with all of its history. Being a fanatic of the Škoda marque, I can fully appreciate your passion for JLR products, if I were a Škoda retailer, I would find it hard to actually sell any of them. Even before you mentioned it, I somehow just knew you were going to keep this one❤.

[@gordonbarnes8229]

Handy having Welsh plates when you leave the motor at your new cottage!!

[@gerrardrocks07]

Great video Matt! I’ve had 3 of these over the years, and apart from the odd niggle and one rear differential bearing, never let me down. I’ve even gave my mrs my white 14 Dynamic, as we returned her awful defective hybrid captur (luckily leased) and now I can’t get her out of it. so much that, inspired by yourself, I recently picked up a black 2012 sd4 hse as a trade sale, and after the mother of all valets, some tidying up of the back bumper, and using my own handiwork to replace the Bluetooth and dab modules for less than £100, I’ve now got something comparable to our main car, that actually had excellent history including the belts, hidden under all that dirt. Wish I’d done my own before and after video 😂 hopefully you’ll get a good few years out of it once the power steering is sorted.

[@megat3d561]

This new doing trips in special finds format is mint mate. Keep it up! I'd love to see you "review" my mk2 2.0tsi superb

[@annfraser3345]

I live in the Highlands and I have a FL2 and my LR garage ( not main dealer!) Loves them, always says the best LR. Mine has done 140,000....wouldn't part with it. Nothing else on the road comes close to its practicality.

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

I had my accessory belt snap on my FL2 and steering that car without power steering is an absolute mission

[@michaelarchangel1163]

Even after monsy spent on it, it's a good car and the run to Wales and back will help prevent any EGR issues that would happen with very short trips of just a few miles.

[@jonathanfletcher9533]

That is one lovely (and now sorted) car for less that £3k - all the car most of us would ever need. Plenty of bells, whistles and luxury touches too! Ace!

[@TController]

Matt, could do a tutorial video as how you “carefully touch those scratches in”? Many thanks.

[@ianwalklett74]

Nice Freelander, had several, great cars. They don't like having unevenly worn tyres though, the new tyre will put strain on the transmission as the rolling circumference is different. Best to change the other 3 otherwise you will be looking at another diff and Haldex.

[@lawncare-4u849]

I was told this by tyre mechanics.

[@savageseptember2038]

Do a Wales road trip video. It’s got some great scenes

[@DiscoverTheBUD]

Fair play... I got a freelander 2 the other day for £1700... its an S model, it has no sat nav, no air con, nothing, basic spec, the most impressive thing it has is 160k on the clock...

[@christophergreen6980]

Mat you should rather put new tires in front and put the old front tires on the back. Love you’re videos.

[@TheCharliejet]

Love my FL2. Bought cheap and it’s rough around the edges cosmetically but spent some money on it and sorted it mechanically. It’s the dog car and tip run car and is a great little work horse!

[@Tigermoto]

Matt, wasn't it the eD4 that was front wheel drive? TD4.e was the 4x4 with stop start wasn't it? Never mind, you noticed... More fool me Bought my 08 HSE Auto in October for £4,250 over in Wilmslow. I don't feel short changed, i love it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

You’re right

[@mattrobbo141]

Honestly I think you need to find new mechanics at those prices and still not sorted. Great video as always

[@andrewevans6765]

Great rescue,still a great car for £2700 ish ,welcome to Wales boyo,watch all your content ,I got a 2006 Mercedes CLS320 that I have had for 10 years,can afford a newer car but I love it and its reliable with not too many electronics,make a nice feature car perhaps, Croesor I Cymru Matt.

[@dunkyhut]

Is it ok just to replace one tyre on a 4wd car? Wales is amazing you’ll love it.

[@arthurtwoshedsjackson6266]

Has he massively overspent ? Can he fix it with a £500 budget ? Let’s find out…

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Not forgetting Putting new plates on it and checking the cambelt

[@successblueprintinstitute]

TRT and HSE protocol

[@vonsauerkraut]

No

[@jujuUK68]

@@Yorkshiremadmick and a buff of the headlights....

[@mthobisikheswa438]

😂😂😂😂❤ this should be his click bait for his loyal fans

[@James-jd6in]

Matt a few years back you featured the freelander. I actually bought one after looking at your video the same model you now own..I take it off road to the theater etc I'm fitting a roof tent and a ostrich awning this year for touring... I service it myself every 5k these cars are extremely reliable and versatile! Just stay away from the automatic box!

[@marksmith762]

I’d heard various rumours about the FL2. Having watched this I would definitely consider viewing a few of them. I need a 4x4 vehicle for rally marshalling that’s not going to cost a fortune. I might view one locally that’s on autotrader

[@mjr7817]

Don’t want to come across too baby reindeer, but Please share the journey to the cottage and its renovation too! Good car trip vlog will be awesome.

[@ghassanalfarra8935]

The exact same make, model and engine starts at 7500€ and goes all the way up to 13000€ at my neck of the woods .. if only there was a decent and economical way to shift the controls to the left, I'd come buy my cars from the UK.

[@SlickMick1987]

Matt, you are the salt of the earth mate. One of the most likeable guys on the planet. I wish we had more dealers like you in the North of Ireland.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks. Very kind

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

​@@HighPeakAutosfreelander 1 not so good but freelander 2 is alot better 👍

[@mbal4052]

Donegal?

[@colin7632]

Thats a cracking car for less than £3000 🤷‍♂️👍👍

[@msalzberg4962]

I was in Conwy last summer. A charming town; I hope to go back.