Update! Sold on ebay within hours of posting ad...guy plans to convert it to left side steering and taking it to Georgia. Thanks to all for feedback and insights!

@countrywrench-- that's wonderful...I shall look into ebay! To answer Singvogel: > Engine: its a 2.5 litre, V6, petrol. One correction from my original posting, it's a Freelander HSE (not SE). >Repairs recently done: change of water pump (we had noticed the coolant bottle go down a bit...

I've got a 2003 Freelander SE 45,000 miles...very good condition, except for the fact that the engine ceased to function about a week ago, after having invested £1,500 in repairs a month ago. At this point, it doesn't make financial sense to replace engine- local mechanic recommends a second...

Hi all....any recommendations for an honest and realiable garage in SW London- Putney, Battersea, Wimbledon, and surrounding area? Very disappointed with the thieves over at the LR repair shop in Wimbledon. Thanks.