I’ve just bought one with 216k on the clock and I’m really impressed how well it drives.


 Neil
2007 Freelander 2 HSE

Hi all, quick update as I’ve not been on for a while. Just clocked over 281k and due for MOT Friday! Been running really well, changed rear shocks as they both gave up within a week of each other and other than routine servicing, adjusting handbrake etc all is good. I expect it to fly through the MOT!!

If anyone else has a mega high miler, keep the faith!!😉

The lockdown from Saturday is going slow you down

Blimey was that its 1st cambelt at 260k miles ???? Thats amazing
Am i correct in saying the cambelt interval recommended by LR is 150k?
Has there been any problems with the haldex?
281k is big mileage for any car.

The wife's Fl2 is on 153k and is running fantastic.

Mark 2009 FL2 TD4 SE (Sadly gone)
2007 FL2 TD4 GS (The wifes , gone after 8 great years)
2012 FL2 SD4 SPORT LE(Gone and missing it)
2015 DISCOVERY SPORT 2.2SD4 HSE (Now gone)
2014 Ford Bmax 1.0 ecoboost ( Gone but what next )
2014 Ford Focus 2.0tdci Zetec S (Gone,but what a car)
2020 Ford Fiesta ActiveX 1.0 Ecoboost
2024 Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 Tsi SEL

Sidthecat wrote:

The lockdown from Saturday is going slow you down

We’re not in tier 3 yet but it’s nailed on. Loads of people around us have been infected sadly

slushbox wrote:

Blimey was that its 1st cambelt at 260k miles ???? Thats amazing
Am i correct in saying the cambelt interval recommended by LR is 150k?
Has there been any problems with the haldex?
281k is big mileage for any car.

Must have had a cambelt before we got it and I can only guess that the first owner was mechanically sympathetic! Haldex has been fine tbh, oil and filter change using Volvo bits and that’s it.

This car has been far more reliable than our 2017 RR which I got rid of because it was so unreliable. Who’d have thought it!

bxzx16v wrote:

The wife's Fl2 is on 153k and is running fantastic.

Mark

Nice one! Loads left in it!!

Passed the magic "snooze" mileage on my commute to work this morning!

I've had it 4-and-a-half years now. Purchased it with around 165k on it back in 2016.
Nothing massive has failed on it touch wood.
Throttle body I think is dead, rear wiper and tailgate switch knackered (awaiting a free afternoon to fix it at my leisure), handbrake binds again since we've had all that rain/snow.
The intercooler pipe has bust twice in a year (now on a silicone one!)
I've had a wheel bearing, shock and wishbone replaced over the course of the last few years and stuck a new battery on it last week.
Can't find a receipt/invoice in the extensive service papers about the clutch either...

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The wife's Fl2 is now on 154k and in semi retirement , I used to use it for my short commute and she would use mine as she prefers the auto , I've been left a Ford Bmax by a family member so I'm using that most of the time now . The older Fl2 isn't worth much so it'll stay with us for the time being or until we change both Fl2's for an early Disco sport .

Mark 2009 FL2 TD4 SE (Sadly gone)
2007 FL2 TD4 GS (The wifes , gone after 8 great years)
2012 FL2 SD4 SPORT LE(Gone and missing it)
2015 DISCOVERY SPORT 2.2SD4 HSE (Now gone)
2014 Ford Bmax 1.0 ecoboost ( Gone but what next )
2014 Ford Focus 2.0tdci Zetec S (Gone,but what a car)
2020 Ford Fiesta ActiveX 1.0 Ecoboost
2024 Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 Tsi SEL

I had a chat with someone in South Australia, his D3 was at 1,150,000 km, at 1.2m km he is going to replace the transmission a second time. Previously replaced at 600k.

Other than all the scratches from the bush down the sides the car looked in pretty good shape. 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

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well this one is half way to snoozing

That's brilliant!
Such good planning! "We're in danger, we've got to get out."
"What are you talking about?"
"I've been called a ponce."

Stopped in the middle of the M1 to take the photo.

Hi all, it’s a while since I’ve been on but thought I’d mention that our 2007 SE has just clocked 295k today. Not entirely sure how it’s still going but it is Mechanically still pretty sound, just keep servicing it!