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The Road Toad



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Location: Warwickshire
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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Narvik Black
Battery Life - How old is yours?

Yesterday I decided to replace the battery on my 07 SE as it was showing signs of struggling on turnover after 2 cold, below freezing, nights. It still started first turn but was not turning over the engine as strongly as normal.
I bought the car when it was just over 2 years old and have all service receipts etc from previous owner and there was nothing to suggest that it was not the original battery.
It had the LR logo on it so I am assuming it was the original.
The car was registered in April 2007 so I think the battery was at least 10 years old - how old is yours? Tattoos - Why would you choose to look like the wall of a public toilet?

Post #292361 3rd Mar 2016 1:33 pm
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RogB



Member Since: 16 Dec 2014
Location: Mansfield
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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

mine is just 6 years old I think, still with LR logo.. but is showing signs of struggling

at night on some gear changes the headlights flicker
few turnovers in the colder morning to get things going
HDC warning on dash display once
reduced performance on dash display once

brakes need doing first all round and a service so will hold out on replacing the battery for a little while.

Post #292362 3rd Mar 2016 1:37 pm
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Joe



Member Since: 07 Dec 2014
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I changed mine 12 months ago for no other reason than it was original Battery from 2007.
I have kept it charged in my workshop and it has been used a few times to jump start other cars.

Joe Fix it until it's broke !

Post #292365 3rd Mar 2016 1:40 pm
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The Road Toad



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Narvik Black

Yes, also thinking of keeping the old battery charged as a spare Tattoos - Why would you choose to look like the wall of a public toilet?

Post #292367 3rd Mar 2016 1:56 pm
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npinks



Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
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mines 2 years old and it sh Censored e, can't cope with keeping a in car camera on for more than 15minutes before the voltage cut-out turns the camera off to save the battery, the rear camera turns off straight away as do the headrest screens

My '09 battery could last all night, newer FL2 are just power hungry, even when I top up with my CTEK a day or two later its back to turning off, it also cuts off the power to the camera/screens when driving, when im pulling up at a junction 1/4 mile down the road

LR just say its because I am drawing too much power, from the battery, I say the alternator doesn't put out enough power or I need a second battery installation Sad Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #292369 3rd Mar 2016 2:11 pm
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IDL



Member Since: 25 Apr 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 155

England 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Stornoway Grey

Mine's original MY2011 and still doing strong.

Although I do have suspicions that the battery may be the reason my stop/start almost never does it's thing. But whilst it starts the engine instantly every time, I'm not about to fork out for a new one just to find out.

Post #292372 3rd Mar 2016 2:26 pm
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Chuckalicious



Member Since: 23 May 2014
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Santorini Black

My original late 2010 battery started not holding a decent charge not long after I got the car (2014) and the start stop never worked. Replaced it and start stop works every time it should. For the price of a new battery I think it is worth it. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental

Post #292378 3rd Mar 2016 3:12 pm
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Dresdner



Member Since: 29 Feb 2016
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Germany 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Stornoway Grey

Still on the 2008 original battery, the car has DEFA heating system that will also charge the battery so cold mornings starts are a breeze, will see in spring how it works without the charging.

Post #292409 3rd Mar 2016 6:51 pm
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dorsetfreelander



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My wife's 56 reg Peugeot 207 is on it's original battery and going strong. My son's 10 reg Porsche 911 battery failed last weekend (probably as it's only used at weekends). Nearly £200 for a replacement ! 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Post #292415 3rd Mar 2016 7:50 pm
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littletriple



Member Since: 27 Mar 2014
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

still on the original 07 battery. I use the car mainly for shortish 3-4 ml runs so I trickle charge it occasionally & when it's cold. I'm impressed actually Surprised

Post #292421 3rd Mar 2016 8:08 pm
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JGH99



Member Since: 06 Nov 2015
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Stornoway Grey

I changed my battery in december last year.
It had not failed but was just starting to struggle on cold mornings.
It was date stamped wk51 2006. I checked twice as it was nine years old and certainly the original battery.

JGH99 Freelander 2 GS Stornoway Grey
Jan 2007 Bought 71,000 miles. Currently 149,300 miles.

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Forty_two



Member Since: 24 Apr 2012
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England 

Original 2008
Works ok

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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

If you are doing mostly short trips & starting the engine in cold weather it is a fair load on the battery.

238 amps for the petrol engine in warm weather.
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xtd5



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Barolo Black

I changed the battery on my 2011 td4.e a month ago and suddenly discovered the '.e' eco function. It really does stop the engine at traffic lights and restart instantly. Smile

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Jack frost



Member Since: 21 Dec 2011
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I invested in a CETEK charger @ the start of the winter & give the battery a overnight charge every fortnight, car starts no problem & stop/start works as it should. This time of year the battery takes a hammering with lights heater etc on all the time.

Post #292471 4th Mar 2016 9:55 am
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