Sounds tight to me. Ideally you adjust shoes as you have done but with cable slackened right off at the handbrake to avoid upsetting the adjustment.
Then set handbrake to 1 click and adjust the cable to make the drums just rub. Then release handbrake and check all free. Usually 5 or 6 clicks...
I had a delayed 4th gear and a bang when it did go into 4th. That was a sticking high clutch seal.
Yours sounds more electrical. Pscan device aĺlows you to monitor the solenoids while driving and log the state so that you can see what is happening.
While ignoring this most popular thread.
Publicity opportunity for the many ignorers!!
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/andyfreelandys-get-together-north-devon-september-13th.398282/post-5873023
Only 5 weeks away.
Having a meeting this week to agree and order some FL goodies. More / different can be obtained after the event if they are a success !
This event is open to all Freelander owners (others might find it dull).
I have a list of those who have already said that they are...