Land Rover Freelander Freelander 2 (LR2)

Land Rover Freelander Freelander 2 (LR2)
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Land Rover Freelander Freelander 2 (LR2) (2008–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: L359 · Sold in: United States and Canada

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 6 versions of the Land Rover Freelander Freelander 2 (LR2)

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015SIDI2.0 LPetrol9-speed automaticFour-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA280 g/km
2013–2014SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA280 g/km
2010–20123.2 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
2008–20096MODE CLKUP3.2 LPetrol6-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2015Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle274 g/km
2008–2012Sport utility vehicle3.2 LPetrol6-speed automatic12.9–13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle297–311 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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