mikescuba

Well-Known Member

• Feb 7, 2015

• #1

I'm thinking of getting a Freelander as a winter runabout, what should I be looking for when buying. I know a fair bit about Defenders but not a clue about Freelander. I'm looking for a TD4 about 2002 to 2004. Do they rust up like a Discovery?

 

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Brack

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• Feb 7, 2015

• #2

Hippo's definitive fred

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/what-lock-freelanders-163164.html

Bodywork rust not too much of an issue on Freelanders

Underneath, check the condition of the fuel tank cradle for rot.

Happy hunting

 

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xamtex

Active Member

• Feb 7, 2015

• #3

from my experience if it says freelander on the motor then steer well clear...just spent ANOTHER day lying under mine fixing stuff!

 

Hippo

Lord Hippo

• Feb 7, 2015

• #4

xamtex said:

from my experience if it says freelander on the motor then steer well clear...just spent ANOTHER day lying under mine fixing stuff!

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That's part of the fun of Freelandering.

 

Nodge68

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• Feb 7, 2015

• #5

Hippo said:

That's part of the fun of Freelandering.

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Not just Freelandering Hippo. Land Rovering in general can be fun.

 

mikescuba

Well-Known Member

• Feb 8, 2015

• #6

Brack said:

Hippo's definitive fred

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/what-lock-freelanders-163164.html

Bodywork rust not too much of an issue on Freelanders

Underneath, check the condition of the fuel tank cradle for rot.

Happy hunting

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Great, thanks that was just the link and info I was looking for. Much appreciated.

 

bukko

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Full Member

• Feb 8, 2015

• #7

I've seen a few with rust holes hidden behind the spare wheel as well.
I think they must get a build-up of leaves or mud which retains the moisture there.
Not really that common but worth a check.