** Update - been doing a bit more digging and it would seem that the GX73 is approx. 4 cm longer than the AH52. That's a shame because I was going to get it for nothing!


Hi everyone,

The battery on my 2011 FR2 is in need of replacement. A friend has a 1 year old battery that has come off of her 2007 RRS.

It's a genuine LR/Jaguar Exide battery, the number is GX73 10655 but the only reference I can find similar for a Freelander is AH52 10655.

It's rated at 12V 90Ah 850 A.

Can anyone advise whether this is suitable or not or what the GX73/AH52 refers to?

Many thanks
Simon

If your car has stop-start then you need a AGM battery. Jules

90AH is good enough if you do not have eco stop start and it is of a similar physical size, If you do have eco stop start a good battery is a Varta F21 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

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Thanks for the comment about the Varta. I think I will try that one.

Try this firm has a good reputation and about £150 delivered Varta in my Freelander is the original one nearly eight years old still going strong.

https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/?gcl...gLSkvD_BwE 2013 FL2 XS.
Defender 90 300 TDi.
Defender 90 300 TDi CSW.
1964 MGB Roadster.
1944 Willys MB "Jeep" with bullet holes. (gone)
17 hand Irish Drought Thoroughbred (mostly lame)
Nagging Old Boiler.

Mahatma Gandhi said if there is an Idiot in power those who elected him are well represented