My first Fl2 08MY had an annoying knocking noise that took 4 x 1 week dealer visits to fix, which inturn they managed to loosen the rear door bodykit and put a dent in the bonnet and refused to own up to. After 2 years the sports mesh grille fell out! My second FL2 11MY was faultless for 2 years then in March this year had to have a new Haldex Unit fitted, then in July a rear diff oil pressure pump and a seal for an oil leak in the engine bay, August an aux tension belt had to be unseized and finally this month I have had another Haldex unit fitted. To add insult to injury it has to go back in again as it sounds like a bag of nails when its turning over and there is now a rattle from within the engine bay (sounds like something metal is loose?) so its going in YET AGAIN!!! A combination of these recent faults and better deals has resulted in me ordering a BMW X3 for next year - personally it cannot come soon enough!! Now - 2017 BMW X3 M Sport Carbon Black
Gone - 2014 BMW X3 M Sport Space Grey, faultless!
Gone - 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Bali Blue with xenons
Gone - 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Rimini Red with bodykit

83,500 miles in 2 1/2 years and the only faults so far have been:

1. At around 500 miles, it needed a software reload for the heater, which took about 20 minutes.

2. At around 50,000 miles it had a cracked pipe leading to a sensor on the exhaust system. Pipe quickly replaced; end of problem.

No rattles, no squeaks, no niggles. Apart from the above, I have only ever seen my dealer for the 15,000 mile services.

John.

The problem with ANY product forum is the majority of posts do relate to faults because people are looking for help to solve said issue. The same can also be found on BMW, MBZ and any of the other reputable branded products. The problems i have had were not in themselves a disaster and could easily occur on other cars HOWEVER the dealership experience was utterly dreadful and that is why I will be unlikely to buy another JLR product anytime soon. The vehicle itself has many positive points (smooth, comfortable, handles well, tows great) albeit build and finish lags behind the German premium brands. My step-son however is now on his second JLR product having gone from a RR Vogue Supercharged (UK car) to a RRS TDV8 (Moscow car) this year and already looking at the new RRS for his UK car next year. eh tu?

Had mine for just over 2 years. Still gives me a smile of satisfaction every time I drive it. Most impressed with 99% of the vehicle; very impressed with my local LR dealer (Roger Young, Saltash) where the service continues to be exemplary. Am mulling over updating to a more recent MY, however, current vehicle has all of the bells and whistles, is immaculate, and has only covered a virtually trouble free 47000 miles, so might just save the money and keep her going for a bit longer? Great "car", wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anybody thinking of acquiring one.

I have never used any car dealership unless it has been absolutely unavoidable. I tend to use Plymouth/Devon specialists to resolve issues. My general mechanic can fix most things but there is a Land Rover specialist about 20 minutes away if needed. I have an air con specialist that comes to service and ragas every year and an auto electrician, even a key programming specialist that I use if I need a key fob.

I don't trust dealerships and reading from a lot of reports on all makes, Ford, Vauxhall, they are all in it just for the money so I prefer the relationship you build up with the local mechanic, in 99% of cases have more training than dealership monkeys anyway. This is a generalisation obviously but would highly recommend doing some research and finding a local specialist mechanic to take care of those faults for you.

I've never had a bad experience with them.

2.2 HSE 2007. 190000km.
After all, I am very happy with my freelander

make fun

Mitko kgb

Been with me for nearly a year now and I love it. My previous car was an XK8 and I thought it would be impossible to replace but the Freelander has. Fun to drive, I feel my family are safe in it and I have a mate with his own garage so I don,t worry too much if things go wrong, he is around one third of the price of a main dealer. My only niggle is the auto box on 1st to 2nd, I get that strange noise that plenty of other folk seem to get as well. Very comfy on long and short trips, great stereo and a nice quiet place to be. I did buy the e-bay special arm rest, £100 well spent. Air con made a few funny noises back in the summer but a re gas sorted that. It was low on oil so I'm told..... All in all very pleased, Hope I feel the same in year 2 of ownership. Mine is a late 2009 S with 63k on the clock.

Very happy with mine, though have only done 150 miles in it.... Ask me again this time next year... 2011 MY SD4 HSE + planning some interesting stuff
Previously: 2004 Discovery Td5 ES Premium + lots of stuff
Previously: P38A Range Rover 4.0 SE
Hampshire and Berkshire 4x4 Response Founder and Treasurer

Hope mines still running strong after 118,060. miles 1900000km
I'm sure it won't be in my hands by the time it reaches that mileage, only avaraging 3000 miles a year  BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
The wanna be other half - http://www.freel2.com/forum/member-carriec.html

Reading these forums, I'm just waiting for my diff, wheel bearings, turbo, gearbox, engine or camshafts to explode!  Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

So your not to bothered with the Power Steering Whine, Clutch, DMF, Tailgate Switch, Offside Rear Door Lock  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

I've had it 3 months now, did a few 'fine tuning' lately, new clutch/flywheel under warranty (its 2007 model so to reach 90,000 miles on the original is pretty good). Its also had Anti Roll Bar links replaced. Other than that just small things new a new tailgate brake light coz the previous owner cracked it. Hardly a reliability issue lol

Just insanely happy with the FL2. Best vehicle I've owned. Not having a landy before, I was very nervous about the purchase and was praying it wouldn't bankrupt me but the business is doing well and financially better off now than ever so providing I can stay afloat the FL2 will remain in my hands!

Mine still puts a smile on my face whenever I start her up and drive off, took the dog to the vets last night and found myself sitting in the waiting room just staring out of the window at it till I was called in (so sad I know)
Wasn't to happy when I got back home and had to wipe all the slobber off the parcel shelf, rear headrests, side & rear windows  BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
The wanna be other half - http://www.freel2.com/forum/member-carriec.html

Maybe you should start sitting up the front with the grown ups Slaney  The BEST looking half of the famous Twinlanders
The bald half http://www.freel2.com/forum/member-slaneydore.html