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Performance4.9/10
Practicality4.7/10 Based on 6 ratings
Reliability3.3/10 Based on 6 ratings
Value for Money3.6/10
Reviewer Rating3.6/10
Overall Rating3.9/10 Based on 12 ratings
14% Recommended1 out of 7 Reviews
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7- Land Rover Freelander 1.8 S Reviews

  • Full review by
    Guest.
    on 5th Aug 2008


    User Rating : 5
    Respect : 0

    Good Points: It looks quite good from the front when rolling along.

    Bad Points: Terrible clutch and accelerator peddles (too stiff or slack) pretty rough gear changing. Petrol pump went at 45,000.

    General comments: 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.
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  • Review by
    kazz2005
    on 25th Jun 2007


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : 0

    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 ...
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  • Review by
    john4560
    on 4th May 2006


    User Rating : 1
    Respect : 0

    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 ...
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  • Review by
    acwman Rank: Corporal
    on 16th Sep 2005


    User Rating : 5
    Respect : 0

    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. ...
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  • Review by
    RETTDERK
    on 10th Aug 2005


    User Rating : 1
    Respect : 0

    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.
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  • Review by
    grbelja
    on 27th Jul 2004


    User Rating : 3
    Respect : 0

    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.
    grbelja's full review     | 81 words

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


    User Rating : 2
    Respect : 0

    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.
    No more Freelander's full review     | 46 words | 1 comment added.


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