2013 Land Rover Freelander 2 TDSE review - Long-term owner

Multimedia and safety technology: 7/10

Adequate cabin protection, area alerts and charge connections considering age.

Practicality: 9/10

 Fabulous in-cabin. Plenty of nooks and crannies in spare wheel well. Tailgate has a boxy shape compared to current acute-angle design limiting height/depth. Near flat when seats folded. Comfy and supportive command seating with folding arm rests.

Driving: 9/10

Torquey diesel is excellent for highway and off-road. Excellent steering feel and response. Good turning radius. Good entry and exit angles. Reassuring 4WD with options. Corners of car discernable.

Running costs: 9/10

My second FL2, interspersed with a Disco Sport.  When retired I sold the Disco (no spare) for the current FL2. None have let me down, with only a fuel pump replaced on current FL2 due to dodgy fuel. Otherwise excellent reliability with regular service intervals. Spare brake pads still in garage.

Reliability: 9/10

Fabulous. All electrics continue to work properly. Replaced a fuel pump, rear cylinder head thermostat, housing, brake pads, air filter and pollen filter.