I've seen a nice 07 SE auto for sale. Its got all the toys I need but comes with a sunroof.

The sunroof worries me a bit since a Disco 2 I owned in the past, the sunroof leaked and was hard to cure.

Does the Freelander 2 have a track record of leaking sunroofs?

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks
Mac

No leaks from mine. Have seen a few posts on here mentioning blocked drains causing wet carpet. May be worth a search. 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Cheers Dunkley201.

Thats reassuring.

I'll have a search...

Mac

Hi,

I had a Disc 2 and the sunroof leaked aswell! Had no problems with the Freelanders sunroof so far but only had it a couple of months.

Chris

Sunroof doesn't leak. Drains can block.

Doors don't leak, unless you open them at the wrong time. unlike the Disco 2 with it's body on a chassis, the Freelanders are a monocoque - very ridged, much less panel flex. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

I had a HSE with a sun roof for 3 years and had no problem with leaks. I did'nt get a sun roof in my present car because it was out of my price rang. Good look with your choise. 2013 hse auto, black, almond leather, exnon lights, factory privacy glass, exhaust finisher, rear boot spoiler, mud flaps. Body door side moulding and steps.

Gone and fondly remembered
2012 XS (2013 up-grade LED lights front & rear)
2007 hse (2011 facelift)

There was a sunroof recall for 07 models, worth checking it was done.
I had an 07 SE with sunroof and it didn't leak either before or after the recall was done.
My current XS with sunroof has not had any leak problems.

No leaks from mine after the last 12 months in Cornwall - a good test  Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
Tricia's - 2006 Royal Blue Beetle Cabriolet Auto
Mine - 2014 Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport Matt Black
Ours - 2007 White Bailey Pageant Champagne

They rattle though!

Yes I’ve got an SE with panoramic roof, no leaks even using industrial power washer. But rattles are another issue the norm is the centre part of the roof lining between the two glass areas, two clips that lock into the ultrasonic sensor housing and then into the roof crossmember tend to pop out of the sensor housing when the rear doors are slammed. I’m checking at the moment to find out if the clips have been updated, or another more robust method of adhesion. But when they aren’t located you get all kinds of annoying NVH issues.

Can't say I've noticed any rattles - the single most common comment from passengers is surprise at how quiet the car is. Mind you, I do wish the roof opened further - all that glass and then such a small opening is disappointing. Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
Tricia's - 2006 Royal Blue Beetle Cabriolet Auto
Mine - 2014 Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport Matt Black
Ours - 2007 White Bailey Pageant Champagne

No leaks or rattles. The opening is a bit mean - just a slot really. Sunroof on the Mini opens much more. Still I'd rather have it than not. I keep the blinds open to get loads of light into the car.

No rattles here either. Blinds closed most of the time though. 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

The roof doesn't but some of the older models (like mine) suffer from leaks through the high-level brake light. But this is easily fixable with either a replacement housing or some silicon sealer.

MacSweep wrote:

I've seen a nice 07 SE auto for sale. Its got all the toys I need but comes with a sunroof.

The sunroof worries me a bit since a Disco 2 I owned in the past, the sunroof leaked and was hard to cure.

Does the Freelander 2 have a track record of leaking sunroofs?

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks
Mac

Only when they are open :