td4 auto high mileage

MGT · Jan 2, 2020

I'm looking at a td4 auto which has done over 220,000 miles, with no history, so I can't check what has and hasn't been done.
Question is, if it is on original gearbox how probable is failure?
It's going to be cheap and I quite enjoy patching them up, but gearbox is too complex for me.
Anyone had one that has gone past that mileage without issue?

kernowsvenski · Jan 3, 2020

I think the lack of history on vehicles of this age is not really an issue now. I would imagine that most of the owners on here do 95%+ of jobs themselves. I bought mine seven years ago and have done all the servicing myself - although the garages and friends have been employed for jobs I'm not equiped for or capable of - so mine has no history post 70k. In assessing, I'd just use my judgement based on the general condition of the car, with the usual FL1 issues in mind.

In respect of your questiion, mine is not near that mileage yet but I've had the auto fluid changed twice in my ownership and it makes a huge difference to the smoothness of the box. If it's been done on schedule (every 60k) on the one you are looking at then it'll be past it's best but should be okay for a bit. Solenoids can fail, as can the reverse band resulting in no reverse gear. The barrel connector can cause issues too due to water ingress/corrosion. Other than that I think the box is pretty robust. Others on here have more knowledge though and may provide further info.

Henry_b · Jan 3, 2020

MGT said:
I'm looking at a td4 auto which has done over 220,000 miles, with no history, so I can't check what has and hasn't been done.
Question is, if it is on original gearbox how probable is failure?
It's going to be cheap and I quite enjoy patching them up, but gearbox is too complex for me.
Anyone had one that has gone past that mileage without issue?

You'd be surprised that an Auto is far easier to rebuild than you think..

However there are loads of sub 1k Landers online so i'd skip it IMO.

Plenty of fish.

MGT · Jan 3, 2020

kernowsvenski said:
I think the lack of history on vehicles of this age is not really an issue now. I would imagine that most of the owners on here do 95%+ of jobs themselves. I bought mine seven years ago and have done all the servicing myself - although the garages and friends have been employed for jobs I'm not equiped for or capable of - so mine has no history post 70k. In assessing, I'd just use my judgement based on the general condition of the car, with the usual FL1 issues in mind.

In respect of your questiion, mine is not near that mileage yet but I've had the auto fluid changed twice in my ownership and it makes a huge difference to the smoothness of the box. If it's been done on schedule (every 60k) on the one you are looking at then it'll be past it's best but should be okay for a bit. Solenoids can fail, as can the reverse band resulting in no reverse gear. The barrel connector can cause issues too due to water ingress/corrosion. Other than that I think the box is pretty robust. Others on here have more knowledge though and may provide further info.

Thanks for that. I take it from that that if it is smooth then it will at least have had fluid changes on schedule.

MGT · Jan 3, 2020

Henry_b said:
You'd be surprised that an Auto is far easier to rebuild than you think..

However there are loads of sub 1k Landers online so i'd skip it IMO.

Plenty of fish.

I am genuinely undecided. Last one I got, which I am driving now, cost £200. I have been patching it as it falls apart and have quite enjoyed doing it. This one won't be as cheap but if I could get it cheap enough it might be worth a punt, particularly if the box can be rebuilt.

Experience tells me I am as likely to get problems with a £3000 freelander as a £300 one, and at least with a £300 car you can scrap it or use it as a donor without worrying about it.

Nodge68 · Jan 3, 2020

The auto box is generally pretty long lived, providing it's been given fluid changes at correct intervals, and not been abused. The only week points are the solenoids, reverse brake band and the TC clutch which can judder.

You.can tell a lot by the test drive. If it's working correctly, then it'll feel good to drive.

MGT · Jan 4, 2020

Nodge68 said:
The auto box is generally pretty long lived, providing it's been given fluid changes at correct intervals, and not been abused. The only week points are the solenoids, reverse brake band and the TC clutch which can judder.

You.can tell a lot by the test drive. If it's working correctly, then it'll feel good to drive.

Thanks. I will give it a drive and see how it feels. I reckon its a bit over-priced for the mileage and condition but it's worth a drive.

Nodge68 · Jan 4, 2020

MGT said:
Thanks. I will give it a drive and see how it feels. I reckon its a bit over-priced for the mileage and condition but it's worth a drive.

Value is dependent on mileage, age, spec, and condition of the vehicle and strangely, the time of year it's up for sale.

For reference. Next month I'll be selling a repaired CAT N 2004 Facelift 1.8 XEI with 112K miles on it, for around £1400.

MGT · Jan 4, 2020

Nodge68 said:
Value is dependent on mileage, age, spec, and condition of the vehicle and strangely, the time of year it's up for sale.

For reference. Next month I'll be selling a repaired CAT N 2004 Facelift 1.8 XEI with 112K miles on it, for around £1400.

Yes, and that makes this look expensive. It would be cheap if I knew someone like you had repaired it but with that kind of mileage and no history it looks pricey.
It's a punt at the end of the day. Could be ok, could be an expensive bucket of bolts.

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