Upgraded front

Hi all,
Does anyone know if it is possible to fit the Upgraded front light assembly and front bumper from a 2005 Freelander on to a 2001 Freelander.
I realise there will probably be some welding. but will the 2001 bodywork have to be cut/altered to fit the newer style front?
Any help/advice very welcome.
Thanks

Yes it's possible and not that difficult to do. The inner wing needs some cutting to accommodate the larger headlights and the wiring needs modification too. Otherwise it's reasonably straightforward to do for a competent DIY mechanic.
The cost of headlights can be a little off putting for some however.

I'm sure there are threads showing how people did it.

It's pretty straightforward. No welding. You have to cut the metal at the bottom of the headlight opening slightly and make a metal bracket up. You want the wire tails with the lights as the plugs are different. You have to put a diode between main and dip beam as you want dip to stay on with main. If your new bumper has fogs you trim three inches off the ends of the crash bar. Bumper is a straight swap. Get the mounts that go under the head lights. It's easier than modifying the original. The bumper will screw to your original sump guard with a bit of trimming and some self tappers. No need to touch wings or bonnet.

I have 2 plug"n"play wiring looms to convert to the facelift. As they say, you just plug them in to the existing loom, no cutting of wires. One's a basic for headlights only - the other has extra wires and relays for spot lights...................