Quick question:
can i reset service interval even if service is not due for 4 month (i want to service earlier than that)??
Reason i ask is there will be no service indicator on dashboard like there would be if it was due!

Search Utube there are vids on ther showing you how to do it. 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

I service mine at 10000 mile intervals and just turn off the service reminder whenever it randomly appears. 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)

10000 miles is too long, and a road to rocker or valve wear.  2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

It's 2/3 of the recommended service interval, using quality Millers oil I'd have thought I was looking after it well?
Happy to be advised differently. 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)

These engines really need 6k oil changes in normal motoring, and 3k miles in harsh conditions. LRs extended service intervals are too long for good engine life.
I change mine at 6k, which is about annually for me, and the oil I use still has decent lubrication properties at that distance. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

I’m sure there are still many still running that do the 10000 interval . I think mine has to go soon because of the chocolate they are made of - engines , drivetrain, electronics etc etc.. Only had it 9 years from new and it seems they are a really bad car according to many n here

Not really sure many on here think they are a bad car, quite the opposite actually 🤔 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)

Maybe it’s the nature of forums - where all the problems are highlighted. My last car was Hyundai Tucson over 9 years ago and there were a lot less apparent problems- but Hyundai were on their march into the uk market so hadn’t been around here long

The Freelander 2 is a fantastic vehicle, but like all vehicles there are certain parts that aren't so well made, like the rear diff and PTU. The rest of the vehicle is pretty good including the engine, as long as it's looked after properly.

My engine required a partial rebuild and a replacement cylinder head, but I did buy the vehicle with a damaged engine, although I wasn't expecting to find a nut in the engine.

For the money a Freelander 2 costs, there isn't really anything that's equivalent, and as good to drive, with that lovely LR commanding driving position.  2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.

Deano64 wrote:

Maybe it’s the nature of forums - where all the problems are highlighted. My last car was Hyundai Tucson over 9 years ago and there were a lot less apparent problems- but Hyundai were on their march into the uk market so hadn’t been around here long

Thanks all so far....i do not have a message telling me to have service etc but want to do this early so do i still need to go to service reset??

If you reset it before the light comes on then the light will stay off till the next service is due once the time?milage has been reached. 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

I agree with what's written above, you only hear about the problems.

One of these reasons IMO is you just have to look at just how many freelander II's are on the road,
it's bound to seem like an unreliable car even if the percentage problem rate is the same as any other car.

I think I have had every common problem I've read about on here but I still love the car and am reluctant to get rid.

I have had my FL2 for over five years kept up with all the servicing has been my daily transport for all that time in all weathers NEVER had ANY problems apart from a blown bulb NEVER let me down. However now retired and not using it at all stays in the garage so might consider selling ? but what would I repace it with ?? 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.