freelance · Feb 16, 2015

But they are a delight to drive and a fantastic towing vehicle, egr valve and air compressor only real problems on ours

since1875 · Feb 18, 2015

Just wanted to add after selling my disco just ordered an Izuzu Dmax. Still keeping my old 300tdi and got another disco 1 to rebuild.

blackstrat · Feb 18, 2015

since1875 said:
Just wanted to add after selling my disco just ordered an Izuzu Dmax. Still keeping my old 300tdi and got another disco 1 to rebuild.

Nice.. very nice..

td5essex · Feb 18, 2015

I thought a FL2 might be a more reliable purchase but after looking into things it would seem that they are having serious and expensive issues with rear diff and steering problems, just read some of the posts on the Freelander section here so it would seem not a great alternative!

eightinavee · Feb 18, 2015

td5essex said:
I thought a FL2 might be a more reliable purchase but after looking into things it would seem that they are having serious and expensive issues with rear diff and steering problems, just read some of the posts on the Freelander section here so it would seem not a great alternative!

The FL2 is generally much more reliable than the D3,and the rear diff faults are not THAT common,and can be fixed by independants for much less than main dealer prices.The steering faults again are not that common,some of the ones my customers own have had only routine servicing and are either close or past the 100,00m mark - not many D3's/RRS's have been that good...

freelance · Feb 18, 2015

Neither had steering nor rear diff( haldex) problems on the two fl2 s that I have owned, auto box and rear boot switch were problematic, LR paid for the box

td5essex · Feb 21, 2015

What was the cost of the auto box out of interest?

Bekkie · Mar 12, 2016

I'd say stay away. Ours has just died a grim death and now needs a new engine.. After numerous quotes and advice we've been informed that what has happened to ours is a common fault
I am currently waiting for landrover to get back in touch

mikescuba · Mar 12, 2016

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/help-needed-newbie.297590/

freelance · Mar 12, 2016

The engine fault although not unheard off, is not common, one in a thousand or more, freelander 2 I'm wittering about!

Marko10 · Mar 12, 2016

Basic problems that most will have is the electron handbrake fails, and front upper and lower wishbone bushes fail. If you can, check that these have been sorted, or walk away , the rest is basically down to maintenance , obviously somethings will fail, but that's true on every vehicle.

markomate2 · Mar 13, 2016

Bekkie said:
I'd say stay away. Ours has just died a grim death and now needs a new engine.. After numerous quotes and advice we've been informed that what has happened to ours is a common fault
I am currently waiting for landrover to get back in touch

Do you have anymore info?
What was the fault?
What year?
Mileage?
Service history?
Oil level checked regularly, i.e. at least once a month?
Thanks
Mark

fanatic · Mar 13, 2016

Turbo fails

Bekkie · Mar 13, 2016

It's done 130000 miles it's been serviced every year fluids checked regularly it has full service history most of its life from hunters .. last 4 years (since we owned it) it's been to a landrover approved garage ..

Bekkie · Mar 13, 2016

Oh and it's a 58 plate

markomate2 · Mar 13, 2016

Thanks for info.
Did they say what the fault was?
Mark

Bekkie · Mar 13, 2016

Basically from what I can gather.. I'm not a mechanic and he told me in simpletons terms.. The bearings fail.. which makes the crank shaft pack up.. I'm still waiting for a quote (other than hunters 14 grand stupid quote) and still waiting for land rover to get back to me :/

markomate2 · Mar 13, 2016

From previous threads, I wouldnt hold your breath for anything good from JLR!
There are more 2nd hand engines coming to market, and you can rebuild the TDV6, but either way if it needs replacing or rebuilding, figures of around £3-4 K seem usual.
Have you posted on disco3 site?
Mark

Bekkie · Mar 13, 2016

No.. We are expecting a few grand and I'm not holding my breath.. stuck between a rock and a hard place :/

markomate2 · Mar 13, 2016

Just realised you have this going on in another thread!
Prob better to keep discussion going over there.
Dont want to scare this chap off!

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