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Service history shows it was replaced at 50k miles, it's currently done 80k miles. How long does a HG last?

Thanks for the advice,i never thought of that, and yes he clearly didn't want to take responsibility. So, you all thinking it's head gasket? If so, that's about 500 to repair yes?

2005 and 1.8 engine.

Hi all, bought what we thought was a lovely freelander from a dodgy pair of fellas last night. We managed to drive it home no problem but when on the motorway today the temperature light came on. Opened the bonnet, the pipe at the front was red hot. Parked up for 10 mins, then the light went...

Thanks, no we didn't know for sure although the more time we spent looking over the car, the more it became obvious they were traders. We signed a 'sold as seen, no return' reciept which suggests they didn't want the hassel of fixing the problem, whatever that may be. After we signed he admitted...

Appreciating landy experience and knowledge

Hi all, bought what we thought was a lovely freelander from a dodgy pair of fellas last night. We managed to drive it home no problem but when on the motorway today the temperature light came on. Opened the bonnet, the pipe at the front was red hot. Parked up for 10 mins, then the light went...