Freelander 2 - what to look for?

Check the service history to see that it has had the cam belt change done (70-120k miles IIRC) and when that’s done, it’s good practice to change the water pump too as they seem to fail around the 100k mark. You don’t say which model, engine or transmission. On the Auto, it should be smooth with no jerking. Listen for rear differential noise too - difficult to check the Haldex operation on a normal test drive. I had a 2011 SD4 HSE (only in auto in the UK) and loved it - lots of posts from me on here about it. A very capable on/off-road vehicle and well spec’d vehicle. Only recurring issues I had was with one half or the other of the front heated windscreen not working which I could never get to the bottom of - another use for the thermal spotter as long as you are below the temp threshold. The wheel arch rubbers were a faff but are easily replaced. If you do get it, join the FREEL2 forum where there is lots of good articles on common (and uncommon) issues. Only problem is it’s Euro5 not 6 so you have to pay CAZ charges.
My 2007 HSE suffers from half heated windscreen, I just live with it.
255K now and sweet as a nut.
Ken.
 
Most of my driving is now local ish and mpg is low to mid 20s.
Think it might just achieve 40 mpg on a steady M way run.
2.2 ltr x 160 HP.
Ken.
 
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