Although Landrover Servicing didn't notice any noise at this car's 3rd service, I insisted in doing a road test with one of the Technicians. Sure enough, one of the Differentials is on its way out. The sound it made can best be described as the sound you might hear on an aircraft in mid-flight, just a pleasant muted drone/hum, nothing nasty or scrapy or rumbly, almost a pleasant sound. BUT, that sound is going to cost £1500 - £2000 to fix!

The car had just 3 days left on original warranty so I am more than a little pleased that the car did what it did, when it did! However, doesn't this beg the question as to what a £35600 (on original invoice) top of the range FL2 TD4 HSE with 32000 miles on the clock is made of? Never been off road or even driven hard.

Took out an extended warranty for another year.. Love this car, but whereas before I thought we had bought something almost invincible (compared to our previous FL1) now I can't help having niggling doubts.. still, the new warranty is in place and I won't keep the car beyond 4 years. Maybe an Audi next??

Hiya,

I had a freelander2 on an 09 plate for 6 weeks before Stratstones bought it back from me as it was a total lemon. It had numerous faults including, yes a noise from the rear nr side wheel. We were in france when it really played up and had to be recovered. I see Stratstones are still trying to sell it 3 months later.
Anyway we replaced it with an Audi A6 Avant Sportsline and absolutely love it.

It is so well bolted together there are no rattles whatsoever. It has a huge boot and is superb on a long moterway run. We have been to Southampton today (from Milton Keynes) the trip computer tells me tells me we have averaged 60 mph and returned 45 mpg. Very sad but the Freelander v Audi debate for me the German car wins hands down. Buy one you will not regret it.