Hi all,

We've had a bit of a swap around of cars at home, and I decided to buy something cheap as a 2nd car, but wanted somethig with all the goddles, and comfortable. I remembered how nice the FL2 was when it was launched and so started looking for one.

I got this quite cheap, new MOT and loads of work done through the last few years, and really impressed how well it drives for a 216k mile car.

On the 150 mile drive home it felt really taught and no interior rattles or vibrations, but it does have a couple of issues that I need to sort out.

- I think the Haldex may need some work as it seems to skip a bit on full lock (it had a replcement unit around 55k miles ago).
- The rear diff has a slight whine, although only hear it at slow speeds.
- in higher gears (5th/6th), when using the torque at lower revs (1500-2000) you can hear a slight knock. I thought it was the flywheel, but appears to be coming from further back (Haldex / drive shaft??)
- Parking sensors dont work. I'm hoping once ive plugged it in it will show a bad sensor thats disabled the whole system.... fingers crossed!

It averages 35mpg on the way home which I was quite impressed with considering the higher speeds, so im assuming the transmission issue above probably arent taking too much power away, and it feels pretty sprightly.

Uploaded a few photos, they make it look immaculate but it os going to need some DA action at some point.
Also needs a gear knob and gaitor as they look a bit worn.

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If properly maintained they will be good for 300k , very tidy example you've got yourself. Looking forward to the polished pics .

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

Clean looking motor
a lot of information on here so be prepared for some late night reading
and enjoy.
Dave DAVE.

Tidy car for its age and mileage  Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)