Erm. Sorry. I'm with Rodney Dave. https://www.google.com/search?q=landyzone.co.uk+freelander+what+are+the+biggest+tyres+that+fit

Sounds like you've got some general electrical issues there. For ECU type systems (windows, CL etc) to fail and then start working after being reset with the battery off sounds like spikes of power corrupting them. I'm no sparky, but that's...

Blocks of wood are far more stable than axle stands, which is why I use them for supporting a lifted car.

Personally, I wouldn't spend time under a car held up by axle stands. Especially if I'm yanking on rusted up nuts and bolts and possibly rocking the car. Sod that for fun.

For the OP, let's hope that the crank sensor is the sacrificial gadget to stop the engine.

Cheers chaps. Over.

Morning ignorees. Well done for taking the UK nightshift of ignoring for us Grumpy. With the time difference that works out pretty well. I'm on for some solid ignoring today though. I'm off to see Andyfreelandy shortly so we'll ignore jointly. I...

Got you now brother - I’m up again, coffee brewing and back to ignoring. You can ignore the ignore for a while.

Thanks for the guidance. I've now swapped the reservoir and filled with new fluid, but unfortunately did not save enough to top up once the engine was started. So I have to go to town tomorrow to buy more. In the meanwhile, I'll document progress...

Thank you very much for the answer, Grumpy. The photo might misleading, the plates are bare metal but with a light dark coat of Grease and dust.

Suppose the responsibility is on me to ignore it then.

Right, I’m tired, so I’ll have to stop ignoring this for today and start again tomorrow

No, the new tyres were step one in trying to fix it. Nothing to do with tyres or bearing.