Rear Seatbelts Freelander 3 door 2002

Good day everybody.
I am currently considering buying a freelander which has had it's rear seats removed. The current owner has somewhat bodged a replacement using seats from a van. From what I've seen it looks vaguely acceptable but I've not seen inside the car. Without having to visit again, obviously having no seatbelts would end any interest I had. So I wanted to ask on a 1.8 2002 3 door Freelander, are the seat belts somehow integral to the original seats. What I mean is, as the seats which have been put in are from a completely different vehicle, are the seatbelts fixed to the interior and therefore will still be there? Thank you in advance

I think the bit that clip into is fixed on the seat. Had mine folded down and the floor was clear.
But the replacement seats may also have them fitted and working.
Although the 1.8 petrol engine has head gasket issues. Lots of info on the k series engine.

The buckles are fitted to the seat, as is the upper belt real on the centre seat, if 5 seats are fitted.
Surely it's safer to simply fit the correct rear seat.
Also if it's a commercial, you should tell the DVLA and the insurance company too.

Yes I agree. I'm in Bulgaria, and it seems the Brit involved lost the seat. As you do lol. Thanks for the reply mate. Cheers

tayrus123 said:

Yes I agree. I'm in Bulgaria, and it seems the Brit involved lost the seat. As you do lol. Thanks for the reply mate. Cheers

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Sorry. I didn’t check your location.
I guess you're equivalent of the DVLA might need to know.
I'm sure you could find the correct rear seat for sale in the UK, and have it shipped over, if you're worried about the safety aspect.