Land Rover Freelander reviews

...living in a rural location with a variety of terrain, this vehicle has proved to be reliable and fit for purpose...it is used on a daily basis by my wife and I mainly for shopping and social visits...in winter conditions it has performed well..load space is limited on occasions...family live in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Fife..find it comfortable and safe when we undertake these journeys...regularly serviced by Hamish, at Highland 4x4, we expect a few more good years from this vehicle.......73,000 miles completed at this point...tempted to update but being pensioners we will remain canny at this particular time...

We bought our 2003 Land Rover Freelander in 2006. Other than a problem with the rear 'diff' which was fortunately covered by our AA breakdown repair cover it has been a very reliable vehicle. We have travelled to Europe and extensively throughout the UK. Its getting old now but just keeps going is comfortable and perfectly meets our needs. Its a pity that our model has been replaced as we would not replace this Freelander with the new model.

A very comfortable car which is very easy to drive and fairly economical considering that it is a 4X4. The handbrake is not an efficient design and causes concern when stationary in traffic as it will not hold the car fully when in Drive. Apart from that only small issues with the Viscous Coupling Unit showing signs of wear after 107,000 miles. No rust or other signs of ageing on the car.

Having moved "down" from an early Discovery we were uncertain whether the "baby" Land Rover would do the job. As it happens it has been very good with all aspects of the variety of motoring we do - including frequent long motorway journeys and occasional time on a farm. Long distance comfort is fine and use either off road or in snow and ice has been surprisingly satisfactory. We have an occasional requirement to tow a medium-capacity trailer which the Freelander fulfills with no issues. Because of the advancing age of the vehicle the fixed costs (insurance, servicing) have come down significantly while over a week of a variety of fairly energetic motoring the fuel consumption has returned just shy of 35mpg all in. As a three-door the access to the back seats for larger adults can be awkward on occasion but this is a comparatively rare requirement. The large doors - also a function of being a three-door - can be slightly awkward in tight parking-spaces. Loadspace is an occasional issue if we need to carry passengers but the roof bars do allow for a roofrack to be used for lighter objects. For a vehicle of this "stature" the level of equipment is fairly basic - including the lack of hooks from which a suit or jacket can hang (a function of the removable rear roof section); however, we're not particularly concerned with having more gizmos which - ultimately - are just other things to go wrong. However, as a tall driver preferring a fairly upright driving position the top of the speedometer (around 70mph) is obscured by the steering wheel. Something which works well is the automatic transmission with "command shift" for manual changes; this allows my wife to drive the vehicle as an automatic while I do so as a manual. It's my belief that the manual changes are smoother than the automatic ones.

I review my Landrover Freelander as comfort and reliable but the two litre engine is a little slow from start in my opinion and could do with a slightly larger engine to make it a little sportier

Relatively high spec vehicle that is comfortable to drive over short or long distances, but has two major shortfalls. 1) Electric window mechanism are subject to failing as a result of water ingress to inner doors, which in turn rusts the wire cabling that snaps. 2) Vehicle is 5 gear but, is uneconomical/strained above 60 mph. A 6 gear box would have been a revelation.

Lovely comfortable, reliable car.

excellent vehicle ,reliable and sturdy

Is ideal for my lifestyle

Great car and gives me the confidence to tackle the more challenging weather we seem to be getting.

Over 220,000 miles. 2 fuel pumps but no other major problems.

I am quite happy with my car,it does the job that I choose it for.It will not get stuck in mud like my previous one did,although I'm not silly with it I don't drive through thick mud,I value my car too much,the traction is quite good so I don't skid on rougher ground,it accomodates my two large dogs and myself. In short it does everything expected of it,although it is fairly expensive to run.

getting old now leaks water but good workhorse and great in the snow and ice which is great for the wife as she has to get to work no matter what (nurse)

With work an leisure taking me into serious off road situations its off road capability is paramount. I've not got stuck yet.

Very safe, comfortable car to drive, with lots of space and excellent off-road capability. Great for safety and security in poor weather conditions. I like being high up for better vision, both for safety and the aesthetic experience. However it has very expensive running costs:poor fuel consumption (around 25-30 mpg), especially town/city driving, and road tax is high. I have to budget just to go for a run in the car for the day! Repairs are also very expensive (though I've not had anything major yet - that's when I'll have to say goodbye to it!). It is not a car for speed or quick maneuvering - it's for relaxed, elegant driving. I'll maybe stretch out another year of enjoyment from a car I love to drive, then will lower my sights and nearly break even with costs by getting a new or newer car with low tax, low fuel consumption and less likelihood of repair expenses. But I'll not love any other car nearly as much as my jeep!

I have had my Freelander for 6 years and find it a car you either love or hate. Fortunately I love it even though parts are very expensive and performance is measured by a calendar rather than a stop watch. It is very reliable in all weathers and extremely comfortable. When it becomes time to change it (not for a while I hope) I'm quite sure it will be for another Freelander.

The seating level being slightly above the average car is mentally satisfying as to safety.

I live in a remote highland area on the moors. This car is great for reasonably deep snow and icy roads. Comfortable car all round including driver's position. Plenty of room for 5 adults. Only downside is the folding rear seats which reduce load space somewhat.

not quite a range rover, but great to own

In 10 years we have had only one problem on this vehicle and that was a blocked oil filter.