Hello all,
I am new to this forum, seeking advice on buying a used Freelander2.
I have found a manual 2007 hse diesel with 127000 km on the clock. The price is good and it s got full history at the local dealer in nicosia. No major repairs done except for the usual service stuff. Last service -jul 2015- changed turbo hose, radiator fan and clutch disc.
Interior is immaculate but outside needs work.

Now, being an owner of a discovery 300tdi for the past 15 years, i have seen al sorts of issues with landies - mostly electrical/electronic faults. Plus the ever-present oil leak...

I just wanted to ask, what kind of problems should I expect with this model at this kind of mileage?
Is there a rough list of things I should check before committing to the buy?

Thanks in advance,
Angelos

In short they're pretty bullit proof.
Saying this manual versions seem to chew through DMF's. So just check that there's no slippage of the clutch.
General electrical faults is usually earth wire from battery, again nothing serious but can cause phantom electrical errors/warnings easily fixed by attaching extra earth strap.
Otherwise just check that it drives well without any noises either wheel bearing or pinion bearing which was a problem on earlier builds. Rear tyres sometimes can cause this noise aswell so not necessarily either wheel bearing or pinion bearing.
Lots of Freelander 2's on here covered far more mileage than what you have indicated and going strong  MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

Have a good look around under the car. Bottom of fuel tanks etc.

Have a look at the spare (hopefully) alloy wheel, & also if there is or has been any water in the spare wheel well. & make sure the jack is there! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

Stuartc wrote:

In short they're pretty bullit proof.

as long as they are using rubber bullets !!! If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.

Guys, thanks a lot for the info.I 'll be taking it for a drive tomorrow, see how it goes. Maybe to the dealer for a quick check if the owner lets me.

I'll be in touch

Having owned a manual for 3 years and then an auto for 3 years - I would only ever consider an auto again.
Aside from premature clutch/dmf issues - it was just nowhere near as nice to drive, although I did get a few mpg more out of the manual. (Coming) 2016 RR Evoque td4 180 HSE Dynamc
(Going) 2013 TD4 GS Auto - Santorini Black with black leather. Cold Climate, UK Lighting & Armrest Packs. Privacy Glass. LR Rubber Mats. Full size spare.
60 000 miles averaging 35mpg

(Gone) 2010 TD4 Manual GS - Stornoway Grey. Sold at 3yrs old & 64k miles. Final average consumption 39.2mpg.

....didn't pan out in the end....
Needs too much work (mechanical stuff - not cosmetic).
Oh well... I'll be on the lookout for another one...
Thanks for all the advise guys.

A.