Land Rover Freelander Freelander 2 (LR2)

Land Rover Freelander Freelander 2 (LR2)
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The Land Rover Freelander Freelander 2 (LR2) (2007–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 48 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: L359 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,500 mm RDW4,500 mm TC4,501 mm
Width1,910–2,010 mm RDW1,910 mm TC1,910 mm
Height1,740 mm RDW1,740 mm TC1,740 mm
Wheelbase2,660 mm RDW2,660 mm TC2,659 mm
Front track1,601–1,611 mm ASTRA1,600 mm TC–
Rear track1,614–1,624 mm ASTRA1,600–1,610 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,715–1,810 kg RDW1,775–1,930 kg TC1,770–1,950 kg
Mass in running order1,815–1,910 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,505 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer2,000 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Performance
Top speed181–200 km/h RDW––
Torque317–420 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/55R19, 235/60R18, 235/65R17, 215/75R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years88.8% (88.2–89.4)86.4%10,833
9–12 years83.5% (83.3–83.8)77.9%123,175
13 years and older73.4% (73.1–73.6)69.2%134,168

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension29.1%33.9%
Brakes27.3%31.6%
Tyres24.2%31.1%
Lights and electrics17.7%22.8%
Steering10.9%5.9%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.5%12.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

181 complaints for model years 2008–2015. 3 crashes · 2 fires · 3 injuries

  • Transmission and drivetrain 76
  • Engine 28
  • Electrical system 24

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 48 versions of the Land Rover Freelander Freelander 2 (LR2)

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European Union 12 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20152.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel170–175 g/km135,467
2011–20152.2 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel185 g/km13,595
2012–20142.0 L177 kW (241 PS)Petrol211–225 g/km607
20132.2 L–Other fuel167 g/km1,606
2010–2013––Diesel179–207 g/km634
2011–20123.2 L171 kW (232 PS)Petrol255 g/km74
20112.2 L118 kW (160 PS)Diesel197 g/km78
20112.2 L112 kW (152 PS)Diesel196 g/km66
20102.2 L–Diesel192 g/km53,952
20103.2 L–Petrol258 g/km64
2010––Other fuel216 g/km24
2010––Petrol285 g/km18

United Kingdom 26 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20152.0L GTDI Automatic 4WD2.0 L–Petrol6-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
20152.2L TD4 (150PS & 190PS) Automatic 4WD2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
20152.2L TD4 (150PS) Manual 2WD2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
20152.2L TD4 (150PS) Manual 4WD2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2013–20142.0L GTDI Automatic 4WD2.0 L–PetrolAutomatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
20142.2L TD4 (150hp) Manual 2WD2.2 L112 kW (152 PS)DieselManual6.0 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
20142.2L TD4 (150hp) Manual 4WD2.2 L112 kW (152 PS)DieselManual6.2 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
20142.2L TD4 (150hp & 190hp) Automatic 4WD2.2 L112 kW (152 PS)DieselAutomatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
20132.2L TD4 Manual 2WD2.2 L–DieselManual6.0 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
20132.2L TD4 Manual 4WD2.2 L–DieselManual6.2 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
20132.2L TD4 (150 & 190hp) Automatic 4WD2.2 L142 kW (193 PS)DieselAutomatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
20122.2 TD4 (110 kW) - 2011 Model Year2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
20122.2 TD4 (110 kW) - 2011 Model Year2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
20122.2 TD4 (110 kW) 2WD - 2011 Model Year2.2 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel5-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
20122.2 TD4 (140 kW) - 2011 Model Year2.2 L140 kW (190 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
20123.2 i6 - 2011 Model Year3.2 L–Petrol6-speed automatic10.7 L/100 km NEDC255 g/km
2007–20102.2 TD4 (112 kW - cDPF) · 2.2 TD4 (112 kW - cDPF) (2009 MY)2.2 L112 kW (152 PS)Diesel6-speed manual7.5 L/100 km NEDC194 g/km
2007–20102.2 TD4 (112 kW - cDPF) · 2.2 TD4 (112 kW - cDPF) (2009 MY)2.2 L112 kW (152 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2009–20102.2 TD4 (112 kW - cDPF) (2010 MY) · 2.2 TD4 (112 kW - cDPF)2.2 L112 kW (152 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2009–20102.2 TD4 (112 kW - cDPF) (2010 MY) · 2.2 TD4 (112 kW - cDPF)2.2 L112 kW (152 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC214 g/km
2007–20102.2 TD4 (118 kW) · 2.2 TD4 (118 kW) (2009 MY)2.2 L118 kW (160 PS)Diesel6-speed manual7.5 L/100 km NEDC194 g/km
2007–20102.2 TD4 (118 kW) · 2.2 TD4 (118 kW) (2009 MY)2.2 L118 kW (160 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2009–20102.2 TD4 (118 kW) (2010 MY) · 2.2 TD4 (118 kW)2.2 L118 kW (160 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2009–20102.2 TD4 (118 kW) (2010 MY) · 2.2 TD4 (118 kW)2.2 L118 kW (160 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC214 g/km
2007–20103.2 i6 · 3.2 i6 (2009 MY)3.2 L–Petrol6-speed automatic11.2 L/100 km NEDC265 g/km
2009–20103.2 i6 (2010 MY) · 3.2 i63.2 L–Petrol6-speed automatic10.7 L/100 km NEDC255 g/km

France 10 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014FREELANDER 2 ED4 (150ch) 5PL BVM–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2014FREELANDER 2 TD4 (150ch) 5PL BVA–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
2014FREELANDER 2 TD4 (150ch) 5PL BVM–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2014FREELANDER 2 SD4 (190ch) 5PL BVA–140 kW (190 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
2014FREELANDER Si4 (240ch) 5PL BVA–177 kW (241 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2012FREELANDER 2 ED4 2.2L 5PL BVM–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2012FREELANDER 2 TD4 2.2L 5PL BVM–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2012FREELANDER 2 TD4 2.2L 5PL BVA–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
2012FREELANDER 2 SD4 2.2L 5PL BVA–140 kW (190 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
2012FREELANDER 2 i6 3.2L–171 kW (232 PS)Petrol6-speed automatic10.7 L/100 km NEDC255 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.