Hi, I must ask a question as problems with FL2 appear to be endless. It appears that every owner of FL2 to have in the car, any time, a laptop with manual , a code reader, a multimeter. That's OK. What about the spare parts, can we make a must have emergency list of parts to have in the car when we leave town ? Or is cheaper to have a annually subscription with a tow company and a repair shop? Just asking.

I keep a litre of screen was and a litre of coolant in mine, along with my tow rope coiled on the spare wheel. I've also got a few bulbs, a spare crank sensor and a small socket set under the boot floor.
Anything more serious would be fixed at home, so I have breakdown cover with recovery, included in my insurance. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

All I carry is a tow rope and a battery jump-start pack, I've only ever used them to help other people out. I also carry my trusty Nanocom and an Autel AP200 just in case.
I always believe that so long as the car is properly maintained and I keep my eyes and ears open to anything unusual going on, I'm in with a pretty good chance of getting to where I set off to.
Having said that, an RAC subscription also provides peace of mind, not that I've ever used it.

You're on a forum dedicated to a specific make of vehicle, it is only normal that issues, problems and faults will be discussed, as will practical advice and assistance on how to resolve many issues.
The same is true for virtually any car you can name, owners discuss problems but for every person on here there will be thousands of owners driving their cars without issues.
The Freelander is a very reliable car using well tested components it is no more likely to break down than others.
Don't worry 😉 enjoy your Freelander. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Last edited by Bobupndown on 28th Apr 2021 7:38 am. Edited 1 time in total

Well said Bob,
I must say being on any motor forum can lead to a certain amount of paranoia
over some issues and a shed load of spare parts ,for the "just in case".
Dave DAVE.
I.A.M. F1rst Driver.
Gone 2003 Discovery TD5 Auto,
Gone 1986 Defender 90 Station Wagon
Gone 1984 Range Rover 3.5 Vogue Manual.
Gone 1970 Series 11A/3 SWB 3.5 V8 Hybrid
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Van
Gone 1966 Series 11A SWB Van
Gone 1964 Series 11A LWB Station Wagon,

A code reader and a 10mm spanner is essential

A Mobile phone and a Recovery membership is all you will ever need

Tow rope, adjustable spanner, screwdrivers and jump leads alongside the spare wheel.
A blue tooth ELM 327 dongle and some spare fuses in the glove box.
When we toured with the family caravan I used to carry a lot more tools but those days have passed. Jules

Basically it's a Landrover it can have a variety of niggles but despite various surveys of unreliability it will almost certainly get you home, if the question was asked "has your car broken down" the Freelander 2 will be in the top 5 reliable cars, if it can't get you home then nothing you carry will help unless of course your just in case spares and tools don't allow room for passengers.
A friend of mine who had an original mini carried a spare engine and gearbox in the rear seat, yes he did once change the unit in Coventry using a lamp post to hang the block and tackle from, even the local PC gave him a hand, I don't think you want to go that far  my PC is slightly to the right of Genghis
2012 HSE SD4 In Orkney Grey now gone, best car ever.

I carry a 10mm spanner for battery reset, and that's about it.

GundogSD4 wrote:

A Mobile phone and a Recovery membership is all you will ever need

A spanner.
A cheap bluetooth OBD2 reader to clear codes (if I ever need to get out of limp mode) and if I want to look at Torque App for temps, sensors etc if I'm worried something might be off.
Jumper leads (more for other people rather than me).

Like others have said, anything else is what a break down service is for.

Was carrying more tools and a laptop for a bit while I was hunting down specific problems, but thankfully that was short lived!

breakdowns ive attended on freelander 2 in the last 10 years,---- flat faulty batteries,throttle body stuck closed(1),cut out showing nearly half a tank,(top up with diesel car starts,faulty tank transfer pump) 3 of these.and thats all!

bomeo wrote:

can we make a must have emergency list of parts to have in the car when we leave town ?

Road service is too far away in Australia.

Toilet paper.
Spade (for digging car out).
Hand wipes.
Jumper leads (old welding cable repurposed).
175amp Anderson plug next to battery as I got sick & tired of jump starting others.
Auxiliary battery to self jump start (never needed).
6m tow rope plus 20m extension (have helped others).
Sand tracks.
Solar panel to charge battery.
Compressors for tyres, pressure gauge (3) & repair kit (used a lot).
TPMS to prevent destroying a tyre (priceless).
Spanners & sockets.
Fuses & spare headlight bulbs.
DC clampmeter / multimeter.
Wire, cable ties, rope, tape etc.
Spare M6 bolts for roof rails & M10 bolts if M6 breaks in M10 adaptor.
Multigrips, pointy nose pliers (for removing screws in tyres), parrot wire cutters (mostly for old fence wire caught under car).
Hacksaw.
Flat & round files.
Drill.
Angle grinder.
Torches & head torches.
Squeegee, Wettex, soap etc.
Brush & air gun for compressors (cleaning) & water gun (cleaning).
Builders gloves (2 pairs).
Fluro safety vest (2).
2.4m pole for visibility flag.
Large plate for car jack & blocks of wood.
Face masks for smoke from bush fires (before Covid was a thing).
Spare air & oil filter.
2 spare wheels (1 is not enough).
Ground sheet if I needed to get down on muddy ground (small tarpaulin).
Spare fuel.
Spare water.
2 fire extinguishers.
Bucket (kitchen sink replacement).
Fridge for beer & refreshments, after repairing flat tyres etc!

Chainsaw!
 Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

. . . and if there’s any spare room, the wife gets to go as well