I think dpf came in around 2010, so if wanting to avoid is there a simple thing to look for under the bonnet, I need simple 😀

As it could be a late registered 2010 without a dpf, when is the cut off point that all fl2 have the dpf

the eighth letter of the VIN shows whether the vehicle is equipped with a DPF or not :
A - Petrol
B - Diesel TD4 No DPF
C - Diesel TD4 With DPF
D - Diesel SD4 No DPF
E - Diesel SD4 with DPF

Yes, in a nutshell if the air intake tube has the ‘organ pipes’, there is NO DPF fitted. If it’s just a big single tube with no blanked off pipes sticking out to the front is does have a DPF. (I think!) Derek Hill
2009 FL2 HSE TD4 Auto

“Yes, in a nutshell if the air intake tube has the ‘organ pipes’, there is NO DPF fitted. If it’s just a big single tube with no blanked off pipes sticking out to the front is does have a DPF. (I think!)”

Unless of course a previous owner has modified it. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

Depend on the market actually.
I have a 2012 with No DPF (and a straight tube with no pipes)

Badger51 wrote:

“Yes, in a nutshell if the air intake tube has the ‘organ pipes’, there is NO DPF fitted. If it’s just a big single tube with no blanked off pipes sticking out to the front is does have a DPF. (I think!)”

Unless of course a previous owner has modified it.

You might be missing the point, some of the manifolds have swirl flaps, these have been known to fail (on lots of manufacturers eg BMW VW), so it isn't uncommon for owners to replace the intake manifold complete, with one that doesn't have the potentially damaging swirl flaps.
This doesn't mean that the same owners have deleted/bypassed the DPF - although this is in my opinion a very good idea.

Fairly sure if someone comes up with a undetectable way of ditching the DPF/SCRF/adblue system on the DS, that very many owners will opt for that when the warranty expires. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

DPF was fitted to UK models in late 2010 (2011 MY) when they switched to the TD4 (150 bhp) or SD4 (190 bhp). It was also the first facelift when front eyebrows and the full width tailgate handle were fitted (although not a guaranteed way of checking as could have been retro fitted).

Here in Norway, the DPF is fitted to the -08 models and onwards.

Australian market MY11 SD4.

No organ pipes = DPF

Eighth character of VIn is D, = No DPF.

Another way to find out, or is the VIN method indefatigable? MY11 SD4 SE Auto

'Under bonnet tell tale sign of No DPF easy guide'

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As an aside I understand that Euro 6c petrol cars required a DPF from Sept 2018 onwards. Roll on electric power ! 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
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ozjeff62 wrote:

Australian market MY11 SD4.

No organ pipes = DPF

Eighth character of VIn is D, = No DPF.

Another way to find out, or is the VIN method indefatigable?

dorsetfreelander wrote:

As an aside I understand that Euro 6c petrol cars required a DPF from Sept 2018 onwards. Roll on electric power !

Petrol cars requiring a Diesel Particulate Filter

I guess it would work in a similar way but they will probably change the name to a PPF Jules