Land Rover Freelander 2: Common Problems & Reliability Guide
Also covers: Range Rover Evoque
Real, sourced data · last reviewed 2026-07-24
Valve Body Aluminium Bore Erosion
Gearbox / Transmission · severity: High - an incomplete repair can destroy brand-new components within 48 hours (see goldenCatch) · confidence: 87/100 · 2 cited sources
What to check before you buy
- Test drive the vehicle cold, then again after 20-30 minutes fully warmed - a marked difference in shift quality between the two is highly diagnostic
- Scan for P0732-P0735 and P0780
- Verify fluid spec history has not been mixed (JWS 3309 for 2005-2010 vs AW-1 for post-2011)
Full repair-cost estimate, TSB/recall reference and the specific buyer negotiation tip for this issue are included in the R99 vehicle report.
This guide summarises documented, sourced findings for the Land Rover Freelander 2 generally. It is not an assessment of any specific vehicle - mileage, service history and condition vary by example. A full AutoLytiQs report checks a specific listing against this data plus a live South African market valuation.