I read the report and it speaks about immobilizer found searching ... found code fault 00000
That's all it says.

Question.. if I should purchase a diagnostic tool for this vehicle, what am I looking for to be the correct tool?
I researched the net found there are various models and is bit pricey. How ever if push comes to shove , I may have to look into this.
Thank you

UPDATE.

HI fellow members.

So I had a 3rd private mechanic with diagnostic equipment out to my place who rechecked the system.
Turns out the oil tempreture sensor and water tempreture sensor was at fault.
He then reset the system and still read oil and water temp sensors.

Bought both new and installed.
Still not repaired. Engine turns over for 3-ish seconds then dies.
Called the bloke again he then diagnosed and reading is again the oil and water temp sensors.
Unbelievable.. I mean these two sensors are new original from Land Rover Jaguar parts centre.

Ripped engine out to have access to wiring. Went through each wire one by one but found zero defected wire at all.

Replaced engine hooked up started again still same issue.

Any thoughts my dear friends ... please i appreciate any at this time.
Thanks in advance

Hi Vincent, any update on this? I have a 2000 1.8 petrol Freelander and its doing the same thing, cranks but won’t run.

niccage said:

Hi Vincent, any update on this? I have a 2000 1.8 petrol Freelander and its doing the same thing, cranks but won’t run.

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I can't help diagnose it but would suggest maybe having a search through Rover/MG forums as the engine is more common there.

Thanks Alibro. Today I did some detailed testing armed with the RAVE electrical library and connector images. I deduced there’s an absence of any power whatsoever on the white/purple connector at the fuel pump. I then tested fuse 19, also nil power. I then tested the wire in to the connector that feeds fuse 19, also nil power. I then followed the path and tested the same wire at the connector underneath the engine compartment fuse box and yes, still no power. I tested the same wire feeding power in to the fuel pump relay once the switch is operated and still no power -the testing was done with the key in position 2 (run).I have thus come to the conclusion that it’s the ECU at fault and will look to have it sent for repairs.

niccage said:

Thanks Alibro. Today I did some detailed testing armed with the RAVE electrical library and connector images. I deduced there’s an absence of any power whatsoever on the white/purple connector at the fuel pump. I then tested fuse 19, also nil power. I then tested the wire in to the connector that feeds fuse 19, also nil power. I then followed the path and tested the same wire at the connector underneath the engine compartment fuse box and yes, still no power. I tested the same wire feeding power in to the fuel pump relay once the switch is operated and still no power -the testing was done with the key in position 2 (run).I have thus come to the conclusion that it’s the ECU at fault and will look to have it sent for repairs.

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Have you checked the emergency fuel shut off beside the ECU and fuse box?
I might be wrong here but doesn't the fuel pump run for only a few seconds after turning Ign on? Were you able to meter it immediately after turning the key?
If I recall correctly the ECU sends a ground to the relay, not 12V so be careful of that but don't quote me on any of this.

Hi Alibro, yes inertia switch is was checked and ruled out.

No I haven’t done that, measuring the voltage as the key is turned to crank - I’ll do that and report back what the status of the feed wire to the fuel pump is at that point.