After some advice please

Hi just want some advice on a 2.0 diesel freelander

I belive its a t reg on 85000 miles not sure what engine all i know is its 2.0 diesel (not much help am i!)

A friend has asked me what they are like he mainly wants it for towing a caravan rather then getting it muddy so if anyone can help and let me know what there opinion of them are it would be very welcome

Cheers phil

Gibbo-phil said:

Hi just want some advice on a 2.0 diesel freelander

I belive its a t reg on 85000 miles not sure what engine all i know is its 2.0 diesel (not much help am i!)

A friend has asked me what they are like he mainly wants it for towing a caravan rather then getting it muddy so if anyone can help and let me know what there opinion of them are it would be very welcome

Cheers phil

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Probly an L-series doozul, dunt know too much about them but other peeps will give you the lowdown no doubt, if poss check service history
......oh an tell him dunt git it wet or muddy or the doors will fall orft..

T reg would be the Rover L series diesel, a bombproof lump with a good reputation for reliability, 97bhp and mid thirties fuel consumption. Regular caravan pulleys prefer the later BMW TD4 engine that was introduced in 2000, with the auto being a popular option. The later engine is cracking, and the reassurance that early transmission problems were pretty much sorted out by then, make them a good choice on valance, but less of a bargain.

A thorough inspection is definately required prior to purchase. A cautious buyer can find some cracking low mileage examples at a great price.

Cheers

Blippie

Thanks for the helpfull replys i will be letting my mate know and wait to see what his decision is.

Thanks again

phil

Tell your mate the L-series has got a cambelt which as with all cambelts needs changed regularly - not the cheapest job but diy possible if your good with spanners. Otherwise an excellent choice & with only 85k on the clock many more miles left.