Hi Arctic2 I'll take a look at that...once I've packed the in-laws back off home.... I'm a new member here and I can't believe there are so many out there willing to help. Thanks!

Thanks Nodge, The battery is only a year old and when the engine failed I had a voltage of 12V+. I tried to jump start but even then absolutely no starter click :-(

Hi J_D, Unfortunately that is above my pay grade. How would I check that? Most of the electrics - windows, lights, dash etc are still functioning....though come to think of it the cd player has gone into some sort of spasm.... Given that it all occurred when I went through water made me think...

Thanks Nodge. Yes the ecu is nicely hidden away from the elements. But I’m pretty sure both the battery and alternator have been checked. The engine doesn’t turn over at all - it doesn’t even try… My initial thought was a short with an abs sensor or similar (under the wheel arch?), as it...

My lovely though troublesome Freelander 1 1.8 drove through a puddle and decided it had had enough, though I did manage to limp a couple of miles home to W London before the engine died completely. The engine doesn't turn over at all but I'm assured there's nothing wrong mechanically. This is...