i'd have a Td5 disco over a freelander any day.
Common faults on freelander:-
head gasket (1.8 & V6)*
heater matrix*
auto box faults (Td4 & V6)
water leak into lock box/boot area*
TC ABS HDC lights on*
engine breather blocking, killing turbo (Td4)*
driveshaft noise
rear suspension arm bushes ripping out
uneven tyre wear*
clutch hydraulic failure*
clutch judder
injector failure (Td4) causing missfire*
airflow meter (Td4) causing lack of power*
high pressure fuel rail sensor wiring faults (Td4)*
rear seat rattle
rear wiper fault (wont park & tail window wont work)*
sunroof runners siezed*
various wiring faults
A/C pipe split & leaking refrigerant*
Phiew...got off lightly so far then although my battery did go flat last year and I need to replace a coolant pipe at the weekend due to too much salt water play over the last 8 years. Hope I haven't bought a lemon