Land Rover Freelander 1.8 S Reviews

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Land Rover Freelander 1.8 S
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Average Ratings for Land Rover Freelander 1.8 S

  • Performance2.4 stars
  • Practicality2.4 stars
  • Reliability1.6 stars
  • Value for Money1.8 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings1.7 stars
  • Overall Rating1.9 stars

8 Reviews For Land Rover Freelander 1.8 S

  • Guest 7th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    DO NOT BUY THIS CAR ! ! ! YOU WILL REGRET IT AND BE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO SELL IT OFF TO ! It is definately a looker but that's where the list of pro's ends. The list of con's is endless though. Mechanically this car is full of flaws. I have been in and out of the garage and become good friends with my mechanic - since I see him so frequently ! You can get one in a couple of grand but consider the hassle and cost that will follow. Well..... I need to get my car back from the garage and put it up for sale now :)

  • Guest 5th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    The Land Rover Freelander looks quite good as 4x4s go for the age (mines a 52 reg) to me its a pretty average uneventful car, I've had much better but also much worse. When I bought it I got a load of horror stories about it but I must say the car had started and ran with no problems. I think that with like all cars its the luck of the draw, some people never have a problem and others are never out of the garage.

  • kazz2005 25th Jun 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've had my Land Rover Freelander a year. I bought it from a friend who was buying a new discovery and I have had absolutely no problems with it so far. My friend bought it new and it has a full service history. From the outside I think it looks really good. It's black and despite being an old car now runs very well and is not noisy well no more so than any other diesel car anyway. There is lots of room in the back and even though its only a 2 door is very easy to get the kids and the car seats ...

  • john4560 4th May 2006

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    Hi owned this Freelander Y reg 1.8s for 10 months only 42k on clock stay away unless you have a spare £2000. For following repair bills: First the window regulators broke on drivers side and passenger side. Then the rear diff bush mounting caused knocking at back end. Then the back door seal leaks causing water to gather in hidden tool area. Then master clutch and slave cylinder gone. And excpect excessive tyre wear. All in all poorly designed no help from dealerships or the garage you buy ...

  • acwman Rank: Corporal 16th Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    I purchased the Freelander back in 1998 soon after it came out. Before even contemplating on purchasing any of the Freelanders, I would seriously peruse this review site before even taking a look at one. It seems to be quite hard to find any positives about this car! I still own the car, so my review on this is more like a long term test review!

    Problems first started when the car was about a month old. My Freelander had the early problem of the 'Rear Window winding down by itself' syndrome. ...

  • RETTDERK 10th Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I was really pleased to get my Landrover Freelander. Now after 4 months, I wish I'd never set eyes on the thing!!! The clucth broke, and whilst being repaired, it was discovered that the brakes were dangerous, and had to be sorted! Too many other problems to mention. It also has a small boot It is not very economical. Today it goes! It might look good, but thats all.

  • grbelja 27th Jul 2004

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    The Land Rover Freelander 1.8 S 4x4 is the worst car I have ever bought. Head Gasket replacement three times before 100,000kms. Nothing but continous problems and high running costs. Excessive tyre wear and road noise. If you have one of these GET RID OF IT immediately. If you want to buy one DONT! They are nothing but problems. I have two friends with the same vehicle and the problems are with every vehicle and not just mine.

  • No more Freelander Rank: Lance Corporal 17th Feb 2004

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Land Rover Freelander 1.8 S, A new wheel bearing, new water pump, new engine, new distributor cap, new IRD...need I continue? Oh, and Land Rover won't entertain any thoughts of compensation because I have used a reputable 4X4 garage for servicing instead of an overpriced dealership.