I Bought a Cheap Land Rover From a Car Auction. So What's Wrong With It?

Today I'm discussing the Land Rover Freelander I bought at a second hand car auction. I got it for what I feel is a decent price, but it certainly isn't without it's faults.
Let's talk about them...
Thanks for watching :)

[@boorno1406]

I'm disappointed this channel isn't called RandomDrivinginHD.

[@DavidRomanKC]

I'm disappointed I JUST found this channel. 😕

[@makurei6888]

We almost had that. Almost 😢

[@mizofps]

me too

[@BudgetBuildsOfficial]

In my experience that fuel gauge issue sounds like it could be a grounding issue with the sender when the pump is under a bit of load. No experience with Land Rover though. But brilliant video. Nice to see a solid car bargain.

[@randomcarreviews8505]

Nice to see you here man, I'll look into that.

[@BudgetBuildsOfficial]

@@randomcarreviews8505 Best of luck with it

[@gausts]

Go away.

[@BudgetBuildsOfficial]

@@gausts: My man doesn't like Fuel Sender's working. I understand

[@naws69]

@@BudgetBuildsOfficial Don't go away

[@adamyeo8590]

Run a 2010 freelander 2 with 210000 miles on. Electrics are notorious-central locking gave up years ago-faulty key and sensors so not economical to repair and blows bulbs for a pass time. But.....wouldn’t swap it for the world! Love it! Comfortable and mechanically reliable-never has more than service costs. 32.6 average fuel. People should look at long term ownership costs to include reliability, not just fuel/tax/insurance costs. Great car-comfortable and safe on muddy Devon roads.

[@PinderProductions]

I thought the POV was good but a little too high.

[@MrJonton01]

Yeah, I agree

[@jamesmallett6308]

You could just tilt it down a tad

[@mawwalmazie]

well he is at least 6 ft tall, so yeah.. T O O H I G H

[@CheapskateMotorsports]

@@EwansTechWreck *M O U T H M O U N T*

[@stephandolby]

Let's be fair though, that is the view that Land Rover drivers have of the rest of humanity. ;)

[@parrotv2]

Ah the UK where cars fall in price faster then GPU prices climb

[@mkrestuarant]

Is that why most people sell a car and buy a GPU instead?

[@herbertgarrison6548]

The battery in the key is actually very easy to replace but you want to make sure you seal it again properly when glueing it closed since these are water tight keys, there's also an issue with the buttons wearing down inside the remote and it not registering presses. I solved this by adding a small bump of jb weld to the back of the rubber button to make a larger contact area. as for the fuel issue its another common issue with the sending unit and I believe you need to drop the tank to replace it. you should have the rear diff looked at and the haldex serviced. the carrier bearings in the diff fail on the first years of these and it can be a bit expensive to repair. these almost never have any rust issues but you'll want to at some point pull off the trim pieces and clean in behind them and check for areas dirt has worn through the paint and on the rear wheel arches they would have had a rubber piece that comes right off that traps a lot of water and dirt, I can't see if yours has it. these are really the best land rovers made and get treated pretty unfairly by Land Rover dick heads that think its not capable.

[@billuta]

ques who's back, back again

[@JimmyThomasjtpro14]

Tell your friends!

[@sgcs]

ques lol

[@SummonerArthur]

Shady?

[@vizmuvesjanos1045]

Iohannis

[@justinbuckley]

Well, this really was a Random Car Review. Just what I subscribed for :D

[@kristofdavies476]

Please keep the pov camera, just lower it a touch so we can see the steering wheel and windsheild

[@gosportjamie]

The fuel gauge fault and the misbehaving odometer are indications of a fault with the instrument cluster, which will, eventually, stop working entirely. You can check the vehicle's actual mileage by interrogating the ECU with a good scanner as the total mileage is recorded to the computer and can't be tampered with without wrecking the ECU entirely. If you replace the instrument cluster with a new or good used item coded to the car, it will start reading the mileage correctly using the data from the ECU. Ford clusters from this period are pretty well known for failing out in this sort of manner and are usually not expensive to replace, even with brand new items. I don't know if this necessarily applies to Ford-ownership Land-Rovers as there may not be as many companies selling genuine parts at heavy discounts as there are with Fords, but I'm sure that it won't be too hard to find a new or second-hand replacement item as plenty of these Freelanders have been broken up after suffering financially irreparable issues... The issue with the remote key fob is far from unknown and is often caused by the key fob just being generally worn out, though the fact that it only shows up in cold weather could show that it's an issue with the battery getting weak. It might be sensible to consider replacing the fob entirely as it will have had a hard life with getting dropped and so-on and it would be annoying to pay to get a new battery in it only to have it fail entirely soon after. If you have other fobs with the vehicle than trying using them may indicate whether it is that key fob at fault or if there is an issue with the vehicle, though I would think that unlikely as the symptoms you describe are not common to issues with the security system on the vehicle...

[@sageosaka]

Definitely enjoyed this style of video and looking forward to more of them soon :)

[@aaz1992]

Oh my god! You have a car channel too! You're catering to both my biggest interests!

[@abijithng6302]

Mate, I am eager for your upcoming used car reviews! You are passionate, you can do this much often! :))

[@sheepdogman1]

We bought a freelander 2 and love it. So much so I can’t understand the previous owners selling it to buy a defender 90 td5 😀😀 but so glad they did.

[@benzinapaul7416]

We use Master Locksmith in Palmers Green London, £27.99 for refurbed key with new battery. Just send yours off and you'll get it back in a couple of days, we sell loads of FL2s and use them all the time, no affiliation to then just good service.

[@h4in3]

Been watching you for years, cannot believe I never found this channel.

[@greenwizard2000]

30 miles per gallon are a little over 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers for anyone wondering.

[@cameraman655]

Interesting that he keeps using the "miles" as opposed to "Ks", must be catering to a US audience.

[@SMclintosh]

@@cameraman655 nah we use miles in the UK 🇬🇧

[@danielah3398]

7.84

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

@@cameraman655 The UK is half imperial and half metric even though it's officially metric, i can use both without issue as can most people in this country

[@doodemog]

I British I have no interest in litres per mile, miles per gallon all they way

[@jacobtedford3381]

Been waiting for you to drop a video on here too long lol

[@a320nick]

excellent video! watch out when the fuel guage goes to zero as the ECU sometimes will stop the engine to protect itself.

[@ricardoinacio]

Early models had "bad ground earth", just add another connection and service the haldex and you're done. It's still the most reliable LR ever

[@ErikB750]

Oh great, now I miss my 2014 Freelander 2 again ... great car, great fun. Terrain capabilities exceeded our capabilities and level of confidence.

[@ianbeale2527]

I have the 3.2 i6. It's much more refined than the diesel and quieter too. Yes, it's expensive on the road tax and less frugal as far as mpg is concerned. But it's smoother to drive and gives more smiles per gallon than something that sounds and smells like a tractor.

[@amaurylaparra4306]

Thank for your input as I was still hesitating with the diesel (for cost reasons). I had a Volvo XC70 with this 3.2 engine and it was really smooth indeed.

[@xardly]

“No one buys a Land Rover based on speed stats” well...my dad thinks otherwise LOL. He bought a Range Rover sport “Dynamic” and that shit goes 0-60 in like 4 or 5 seconds

[@Sinbad1999]

The channel still lives!

[@sheriffbufordtjustice5492]

Had the same problem with the fuel gauge on my Freelander which was under warranty. After 3 trips to the main dealer they identified a dodgy earth and fixed it.

[@kolkoki]

I forgot this channel existed lol But I like it

[@wrongprogramtv]

Man like random gaming!!! Can't miss that voice anywhere

[@wispywonder1650]

Of course it's a proper Land Rover, they're brilliant off road! OK, it lacks the clearance of my Disco 3, but it's lighter and more nimble. Mine was also cheap, so I'm more happy abusing it in the rough stuff.

[@Seb22601]

Finally, a new random video

[@xlollx7667]

I was randomly looking at videos on my Freelander 2 and was so confused when I heard your voice lol I usually watch your computer vids.

[@RichieRouge206]

I’ve got quite a soft spot for Freelanders. Later models are closely related to the Volvo XC60 (the window switch panel and seat controls are pure Volvo) They are no more unreliable than any other modern car, people have such a downer on them. Prefer it to any Audi or BMW anyday

[@bobsy852]

I was watching this and thinking those parts looked exactly like my '08 Volvo V70. Same with the air box and engine mounts! Ford era Volvo's and Land Rovers it seems

[@HirooKoslov]

Hey! Those window switches are from the Volvo parts bin, they're in my C30 and S40. You could've done worse tbh, these aren't as unreliable as the bigger LRs. The fuel gage issue is a known issue, afaik the fuel sensor is attached to the fuel pump, and if you replace that it should be fine.

[@jude6kv]

great vid, maybe aim the POV can down towards the wheel, and a dashboard mounted camera facing you for some face to face reviewing would be cool:)

[@iamthefatstig]

POV made me feel nauseous and the occasional sight of you in the mirror didn't help :) That aside, it was a good video and you're brave for taking on any JLR product, never mind an auction special! I ALWAYS expect issues With any JLR product, usually niggles but crop up they certainly do. My old Jag was a lucky dip of electrical wonders! Still love em though!

[@genau14zeichen]

The problem with the POV cam is that it's too high up. Otherwise I pfefer it to e.g. a dash cam. Another viewing angle that looks kind of interesting is imo from the back and through between the front seats. Advantage is, you see the driver, the interieur and the road. Also it's not shaky but I don't mind about that all that much

[@user-hr1uw4cj2z]

Didnt Know You Had This Many Channels Just Gonna Sub To All Of Them xD

[@Alexander_l322]

That POV cam is higher than I am! Great video and it's funny how the mileage is reseting but the car seems nice and clean not much wear inside and the body looks straight from what I can tell so I'd hedge a bet that something is wrong with the binacle but not tampered with, have it checked out and video it I'm very interested to find out. Although a Google search would probably give me an answer. Edit: check your car battery...

[@1969MAN]

I love this channel already

[@DarrenCoull]

Freelander 2's are regarded as a sound buy, with good reliability (esp. for a Land Rover!) That's quite the bargain. Time to join the LR forums and discuss the issues and get them fixed :-)

[@HaggisMuncher-69-420]

If Freelander 2s are regarded as reliable for LR, I'd hate to own any other LR. My Freelander has way more problems than I can begin to deal with

[@MrBlellow]

It's possible the electrical problems are caused by an old, weak battery (or possibly a bad alternator, or a slipping serpentine belt). All of these situations will cause low or unstable voltages, which in turn will cause the ECUs to run improperly. If you have another big enough battery, you could try swapping them for a while and see if the electrical problems still appear. The issue with the doors not unlocking when the temperature is cold, in particular, is very likely to be caused by a weak battery. I say this but the most electronically complex car I've ever owned is a mk2 VW Polo, and I'm pretty sure a 2008 Freelander is far more complex than that.

[@frglee]

It's nice, even with the little faults. Dealers can often tell the mileage by the state of the pedal rubbers or other interior wear spots. Let's hope the first service bill or repair doesn't cost more than the car did (and the second, and the third...) There's the rub with an older and more sophisticated luxury vehicle, even though you can enjoy all sorts of great features. Myself, I prefer something a lot more 'basic' in an older cheap car - less to go wrong, I reckon. And bearing in mind that a 15 year old car, with 100K+ mileage, say, will always have things that wear out and need replacing, maybe keeping your old car on the road is the better bet than getting a 'new' old car with nasty surprises.Better the devil you know, than the one you don't. But if you buy wisely, old cars can be a sensible and economic choice.

[@bombzcsgo]

Wish you uploaded more on this channel :D

[@lexgoogleplay8381]

Given your main channel and the low purchase price, I couldn't resist a joke about it being 'overclocked'! (Or perhaps 'underclocked' is more appropriate.)

[@1699bridgetown]

Land Rovers ... love them when they are working ... hate them when you are stuck on the motorway waiting for recovery at 2 am. Have a FL2 and 90. The 90 is more reliable but not as comfortable. Fuel gauge could also be the sender unit as it was with mine. Still would get another.

[@Mister_HULK]

I bought the gas version for a really good price needed a little work in the rear but it's an amazing vehicle!

[@711jastin]

the man cometh

[@kennyj4366]

I like I like. I think I would need to be retrained to drive in the U.K. I'm in the States. Good Video 👍👍

[@Ethankeenan02]

Bigger than a rangerover sport inside i got one for £1500 in black bith big all tarrain tires its very good off road and it drives lovely and is quick enough

[@leeaylett3621]

i had same with my freelander 2 got a new dash cluster all good now

[@davidgalante7312]

I quite enjoy the point of view

[@JustinDBezuidenhout]

I knew it from your car comment from the video in RGiHD!

[@HaydnFisher]

Could you perhaps give a guide on how to buy a car from an auction house? I think it would be an excellent video!

[@jamesrothwell8693]

I really wanted to see the registration plate so I could check the MOT history. Curiosity getting the best of me. Sounds like it’s had some mileage “correction” carried out on it.

[@CryMoar_]

Ahh I'm well late to the party but my E46 key battery was also soldered onto the pcb.. but you have no choice unless you want to have your pants pulled down at the dealer.. I had it done with a 5euro battery and my soldering iron. Easy as opening a laptop man :)

[@matttimpson9606]

You need to do more! :D

[@markh1085]

Cheers nice video. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@caominh2874]

more reviews please😂💯

[@erectionprotection]

I like the POV view, but I kind of wish there was a bit of both. I must admit, I prefer the static view though

[@LG1ikLx]

You should upload more on this channel when lockdown is lifted

[@exmoorbeastie]

The odometer issue is likely a dodgy chip. My electric scooter (Chinese of course) odo does the same when its damp. Check that there's no water or condensation getting into the instrument cluster.

[@thqp]

The POV camera is far better than the static cam as there is much less shaking

[@Al3ksandrOrlov]

YESSSSSSSS ANOTHER VIDEEEEEOO

[@bernardschmitt6389]

Wait you made car videos?????? Awesome!

[@amiga5008]

you should angle the pov camera down a bit, and keep us updated and make videos about fixing it

[@Manuel-gs6qw]

Wow I completely forgot about this channel, and when I heard your voice I was pleasantly surprised! Nice to see a new video from you

[@grahamrushin4384]

Really easy to change the battery in that remote

[@roninhusky8492]

more of these videos please

[@smcgeminimustang]

The odometer reading is an MOT fail.At one time it wasn't but now is.I had a cable break on a Peugeot so mileage never increased.2 days labour to fix.Avoided job for years but then MOT forced my hand.

[@symohto]

i didnt know that you had a car review channel

[@user-vu6vf4ev4m]

Oh boy, do i miss these series. Any chance they are coming back?

[@Ethankeenan02]

I only had one problem witch was a blown lighting circuit bulb

[@conkerman01]

Take a trip to the Netherlands and do a collab with Diagnose Dan :)

[@mohammadzohirulislam8883]

need the series back

[@unscripted7553]

Pov is good. Only would like the camera a tad bit lower 😁

[@moronsafetybot662]

New upload 😃

[@billygray8863]

Doug Demuro- the type of guy to have a PC channel and live in Britain.

[@jakharris6426]

a cheap land rover from auction, you already know its going to cost more to repair than its worth. lmao.

[@philspencer8504]

alright lmao.

[@DankBlank]

@@philspencer8504 oof

[@jakharris6426]

Big oof

[@jakharris6426]

@@philspencer8504 I dont really have to much against them it's just that they can end up costing much more than they worth when they age

[@jakharris6426]

@@FlameOnTheBeat No just from personal experience

[@shaun9067]

Diesel in Australia today $1.49.9 cents a Litre

[@GeordiLaForgery]

That mileage problem is a worry, what you going to do next MOT? as in the mileage readings on each MOT from now on are borked.

[@brianmajarocon282]

At first i though if this was the new dirt rally, but then the driving was good

[@moonshapedabsolution]

How does this perform when you install a GTX 710?

[@ItsKyleW]

We miss you mate

[@spamwich0]

Ive gotten used to the pov camera angle from regular car reviews

[@Evoque2020]

I have an exactly same FL2 😍😍 still don’t sale it even I have bought an Evoque.

[@Drpepper99uk]

That weren't filmed along the Seasalter road was it in Kent?

[@alanhindmarch3228]

If you get someone or a garage with a full diagnostic obd computer the true mileages will/should be stored on the system.

[@DaveOJ]

Wow, another video.

[@goxy287]

Woah pov drive awesome

[@jamesgibson5606]

The wear on the pedal rubbers give an indication of the possible mileage

[@smorris12]

My pedal rubbers have 259k miles on them - you'd never really tell. And they looked almost new at 127k when I bought it.

[@derekmatthew2921]

Jim Gibson dodgy people change the peddle rubbers

[@ronhardie9213]

so the fuel issue is likely to be the sender - thats a tank out job,the key can be mended by looking at e-bay,costs around £25 ,don't use a main stealer !!

[@danutplesu3352]

Static camera please, and welcome back!

[@LawrenceTimme]

What happened to the old disco? Did it die?

[@guesser7]

The rear end Haldex unit can be an expensive problem. The 50,000 mile 2010 FL2 HSE SDV4 I had started to hum at the back end which got progressively louder and louder and became a rumble which got louder and louder. Went to Land Rover and they said it was a design fault in the earthing of the Haldex, and was the subject of a recall. The unit built up a static electrical charge up like a capacitor and then arced across the bearings in the Haldex causing, microscopic pitting which obviously through time and mileage get slowly worse at first, then more rapidly eventually causing rear end vibration and severe rumbling. My car was covered under warranty but would have caused £1,200 for the upgrade replacement. So if you are see one and you are thinking of buying a pre 2013 FL2 check this out.Although it was a truly great car to drive, there were several annoying aspects.Turbo Lag is pretty bad. Put you foot down and nothing...... then boof! it goes like a rocket. I developed a technique of putting my left foot on the brake while accelerating to counteract the lag.The dash lights are woefully dim. However this was cured when the 2013 model when LED lights were introduced.The exhaust tail pipe and back silencer totally waste the look at the back. I ended up painting the silencer with matt black engine paint and buying a twin clamp-on twin chrome tailpipe attachment which looked amazing and better than that abysmal 2013 effort where you could see the fake chrome bit. Follow the link below to see one.www.ebay.co.uk/p/Twin-Exhaust-Tail-Pipe-Stainless-Land-Rover-FREELANDER-2-Diesel-Tip-Td4-Chrome/15031008952The Satnav software update costs more than a new top end Garmin of TomTom and it is annoying slow and even the new ones are at least a year out of date and not updated online, it is a set of CDs and take hours to install. 2013 had a USB stick, but is still takes hours to install.The suspension is also a bit hard on B roads and makes for a giggly ride, it seems to have a sporty firm suspension. I got round this by running with my tyre pressure as low as possible, but increased it on long drives, say >50miles.But saying all that I still loved the car. I now drive an RRS HSE SDV6

[@georgeanto07]

It Would Be Cool If You reviwed The CLK Kompresor 200

[@Gamleprofil]

I feel like auctions used to be a great place to get cheap gems, but now it seems they usually go for more than from private sales

[@paulfianatravels]

Looks ok

[@nahpets2345]

One question: Can it run Crysis at 1080p?

[@DavidRomanKC]

POV is fine. 👍

[@the_hamrat]

Did you find out what the cause of the issues in the car?

[@momohngevao4006]

My Land Rover Lr2 has a cracking noise cmming from back wheels, my mechanic just told me the Auxiliary button is not turning off.. I need some idea