Land Rover Freelander Freelander

Land Rover Freelander Freelander
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Land Rover Freelander Freelander (1997–2006): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 12 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: L314 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,370–4,380 mm RDW4,422–4,448 mm
Width1,810 mm RDW1,806–1,808 mm
Height1,710 mm RDW1,707–1,753 mm
Wheelbase2,560 mm RDW2,565 mm
Front track1,534 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,545 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,355–1,593 kg RDW–
Mass in running order1,455–1,693 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,960–2,080 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer2,000 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer727–750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats4–5 RDW–
Doors3–5 RDW–
Performance
Top speed156–182 km/h RDW–
Torque160–260 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/65R16, 225/55R17, 235/50R18, 195/80R15

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), 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
13 years and older60.2% (59.9–60.6)69.2%79,604

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes56.5%36.4%
Suspension45.6%41.6%
Lights and electrics37.0%28.8%
Body, chassis and structure30.2%18.6%
Tyres29.3%31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks18.0%17.1%

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)

451 complaints for model years 2002–2005. 7 crashes · 11 fires · 5 injuries

  • Engine 289
  • Transmission and drivetrain 121
  • Electrical system 44
  • Fuel system 26
  • Visibility and wipers 22

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 12 versions of the Land Rover Freelander Freelander

United Kingdom 12 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–20071.8 2006 Model Year · 1.8 2005 Model Year · 1.8 (06 MY)1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual10.4 L/100 km NEDC248 g/km
2006–20072.0 2005 Model Year · 2.0 2006 Model Year · 2.0 (06 MY)2.0 LDiesel5-speed automatic8.6 L/100 km NEDC240 g/km
2006–20072.0 2006 Model Year · 2.0 (06 MY)2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual7.7 L/100 km NEDC205 g/km
2006–20072.5 V6 · 2.5 V6 (06 MY)2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.4 L/100 km NEDC298 g/km
20062.0 2005 Model Year2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC205 g/km
2001–20041.8 (2001 Model Year) · 1.8 · 1.8 (2003 Model Year) and 1 more trim1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual10.4 L/100 km NEDC248 g/km
2001–20042.0 (2001 Model Year) · 2.0 · 2.0 (2003 Model Year) and 1 more trim2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC205 g/km
2003–20042.0 (2003 Model Year) · 2.02.0 LDiesel5-speed automatic8.6 L/100 km NEDC240 g/km
2001–20042.5 V6 (2001 Model Year) · 2.5 V6 · 2.5 V6 (2003 Model Year) and 1 more trim2.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.4 L/100 km NEDC298 g/km
2001–20032.0 (2001 Model Year) · 2.0 · 2.0 (2002 Model Year)2.0 LDiesel5-speed automatic8.6 L/100 km NEDC240 g/km
2000–20011.8 · 1.8 (2000 Model Year)1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual10.2 L/100 km NEDC248 g/km
2000–20012.0 · 2.0 (2000 Model Year)2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual7.7 L/100 km NEDC208 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.