Faults:

Knocking from underneath - Fixed under warranty. It was apparently something to do with the torque converter mountings.

Squeaky front (Disk) brakes - Also cleaned out under warranty with no further trouble.

General Comments:

This four wheel drive really feels like a car on the road. It is quite nippy (although the TD4s are miles better)

Off road it is not a serious contender - it doesn't have a low box. Towing on rough ground is a problem. If you need this get a Disco or Defender.

The driving position/ handling/ performance is great. It currently returns about 37MPG.

The day after I bought this car it snowed like mad. The main roads were shut so I drove home across the moor roads in Derbyshire. If it hadn't been for the Freelander I would have spent the night in my car. If for no other reason definitely worth it.

Faults:

My timing belt snapped at 36,000 miles.

This resulted in a new engine. Due to a design fault with a pin above the sump guard, the new engine seized after 35 miles. Yet another engine was fitted.

A speed sensor blew at circa 40000 miles, which was causing the car to accelerate irregularly and almost resulted in a rear collision with an articulated lorry. The part took three weeks to arrive. When the car was returned, the sensor blew again. I needed to wait ANOTHER three weeks for yet another replacement.

At 68000 miles, the car is now reluctant to start first time. Somebody has suggested that this is an ignition coil.

General Comments:

I have traveled to France twice and once around Spain without any problems.

It is comfortable and, in terms of body and design, safe.

The interior is pleasant and the exterior still turns heads.

I would recommend the hardtop over the soft top any day to reduce noise and possible leakage.

For a diesel, the Freelander is quick off the mark.

It has good fuel economy despite its permanent 4 x 4.

If you have a family and live in a remote area, this car is excellent for winter and provides peace of mind in wet conditions.

Faults:

Exhaust pipe broken in half after 18 months.

Alarm and immobilizer replaced after 20 months.

Anti roll bars repaired.

Head gasket replaced twice. New engine installed at 36,000 miles.

Replaced tires twice.

General Comments:

I regret the day that I signed for this vehicle, I waited six months for delivery and since the first service I have had many problems resulting in at least three months of the road. The dealership service and Land Rover after sales have been disgraceful.

Faults:

Head gasket has gone requiring a new engine (this seems to be a common problem with this car)

General Comments:

The car was only 5 months out of warranty. I have since read several reviews about this happening. How are Land Rover getting away with it?? I think something should be done.

Faults:

Well, where do I start. This car has been in and out of the garage since I got it.

The most recent fault is that the head gasket has blown. The head itself is also being sent back to Land Rover to check if it is not porous!

Three months ago I had to have a prop shaft bearing replaced. Admittedly it was not the same bearing that was replaced nine months ago!

The clutch needed replacing after 21,000 miles, and may I add that I haven't had a clutch replaced on any of my other cars in over 30 years of driving.

The servo-steering unit had to be replaced before the car had reached 15,000 miles.

There are many other instances of repairs, but I honestly forget what they all were.

The car has cost over £4,000 within the last year alone, and I will be changing it very shortly. For obvious reasons, I don't want another Land Rover for the rest of my life.

General Comments:

The Free Lander is a very pretty car.

It is responsive, and it handles very well.

The interior is very comfortable, and is a joy.

However, its reliability is shocking. I have heard from other sources that it is not my car alone which has faults, but many other owners face the same problems.