I have a 2004 freelander for sale but insufficient posts to advertise in sale section, is there any way round this ? Definitely not a spam post as have been on forum for a few years. mostly reading
There was indeed a lug broken of selector shaft inside gearbox which gave the feeling of gears being selected but weren't.
Replaced gearbox and all was sorted.
Can you select every gear with engine running and clutch not depressed? I had this issue but could get 5th & reverse to drive, fault was broken selector inside gearbox.
Here,s my experience on gearbox removal for 1st time.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/td4-gearbox-removal-1st-time-experience.287805/#post-3552319
Beginning to feel the same, bought 2004 TD4 commercial about 3 months ago and so far changed clutch, gearbox, exhaust, tyres,diff mounts & suspect vcu on last legs.
I got mine from dealer but if you look on eBay for freelander brake switch harness you should find it. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-Land-Rover-Freelander-Brake-Light-Switch-/320651697962?hash=item4aa8549f2a