Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine fails to start
Cause
Faulty camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
Repair
- Check camshaft position (CMP) sensor. Replace if necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Electrical & ignition
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Tailgate/rear door electric window opens by itself
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Cause
Faulty multi-function control module.
All 3-door models: Tailgate/rear door electric window inhibitor switch misaligned, located upper driver's C-post.
Repair steps
- Replace multi-function control module.
- All 3-door models: Realign tailgate/rear door electric window inhibitor switch.
- View View more information RH:.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Water ingress into rear stowage compartment in boot
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Symptoms
Condensation on rear windows.
Cause
Tailgate seal allowing in water.
Rubber grommets securing rear trim allowing in water.
Repair
- Carry out water test to tailgate and replace seal as necessary.
- Re-seal rubber grommets.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 14.
Brakes
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Anti-lock brakes (ABS), hill descent control (HDC), traction control system (TCS) warning lamps illuminated or flashing
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Repair steps
- Remove gear lever knob.
- Release gear lever gaiter.
- Disconnect HDC switch wiring harness multi-plug.
- Remove retaining boltand detach HDC switch assembly.
- Remove HDC micro-switch.
- Repair as necessary.
- Check operation of BPP switch, replace if necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Steering
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Moaning noise from power assisted steering (PAS) when turning at low vehicle speed
Cause
PAS pipes resonating.
Repair
- Replace PAS pipes.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.
Steering pulls left
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Symptoms
Excessive tyre wear.
Cause
Front and rear wheel alignment out of tolerance.
Repair
- Check and adjust front and rear wheel alignment.
- Replace tyres as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 12.
Power steering heavy
Unsatisfactory design of high-pressure power steering pipe O-ring causing loss of power steering fluid. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with power steering, VIN WA600000-6A833722.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Symptoms
Power steering fluid level low.
Repair steps
- Check power steering high-pressure pipe for leaks, at power steering rack.
- Fit modified O-ring to high-pressure power steering pipe, if necessary.
- Top up power steering fluid level.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| O-ring | QED500010 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 18.
Clutch & gearbox
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Vibration from transmission at high engine speed
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Adjust & tighten
Cause
Transfer box support bracket cracked at top fixing bolt Fig.104480 .
Repair
- Replace transfer box support bracket.
- Tighten transfer box support bracket bolts to 45 Nm.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Excessive noise from transmission
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Symptoms
Excessive rear tyre wear.
Cause
Worn propeller shaft centre bearings.
Worn rear wheel bearings.
Noisy transfer box.
Repair steps
- Check rear wheel bearings. Replace as necessary.
- Check propeller shaft centre bearings. Replace as necessary.
- Check transfer box. Replace as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 11.
Air conditioning & heating
5 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Rattling noise from top of engine when driving at constant speed
Cause
Loose intake manifold air control valves.
Repair
- Replace intake manifold.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Coolant loss
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Symptoms
Engine overheating. Engine stalls after hot or cold start. White smoke coming from exhaust.
Cause
Internal/external engine coolant loss from cylinder head(s).
Leaking heater matrix.
Repair steps
- Pressure test cooling system.
- If internal leak suspected: Before removing cylinder head(s) carry out cylinder leakage/compression test.
- If leak found: Remove cylinder head(s). Replace cylinder head gasket(s).
- Pressure test cooling system: Check heater matrix for leaks.
- If leak found: Replace heater matrix.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Air conditioning (AC) inefficient
Symptoms
Refrigerant leak from expansion valve.
Cause
Expansion valve seals leaking.
Repair
- Replace seals and expansion valve as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 13.
Engine coolant blower motors run continuously
Symptoms
Engine overheating due to engine coolant blower motor inoperative.
Cause
Faulty engine coolant blower motor control module.
Repair
- Replace engine coolant blower motor control module with modified version.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant blower motor control module | PGW000011 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 17.
Erratic engine running
Symptoms
Vibration/rattle from intake manifold.
Cause
Intake manifold air control flaps adrift.
Repair
- Replace intake manifold.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 19.
Body & trim
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Sunroof not opening or closing correctly
Symptoms
Sunroof sticking in open position.
Cause
Sunroof guide rails worn.
Repair
- Check and replace sunroof guide rails as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 15.
Wipers & visibility
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Erratic front wiper operation
Front wiper arm loose, allowing wiper spindle to rotate without moving wiper arm. Fix: adjust and tighten.
Overview
- Affects
- Freelander (97-06), 1997-06: VIN 600000-801342.Freelander 2 (06-), 2006-09: VIN 000201→.
- Remedy
- Adjust & tighten
Symptoms
Front wipers not working.
Repair steps
- Remove wiper arm nut protective cover and remove nut.
- If wiper arm has come loose from spindle inspect affected components for damage. Replace components as necessary.
- Ensure wiper motor is in park position.
- Fit front wiper arm. Tighten wiper arm nut as follows:.
- Freelander (97-06): 18 Nm.
- Freelander 2 (06-): 25 Nm.
- 90/110/130/Defender: 17 Nm.
- Discovery 3 (04-): 18 Nm.
- Range Rover (02-): 18 Nm.
- Range Rover Sport: 34 Nm.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 16.
Other
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Alloy wheels difficult to remove
Overview
- Affects
- All models with alloy wheels, →03/01.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
- Parts
- 1 part
Cause
Corrosion between hub spigot and wheel centre.
Repair
- Clean corrosion from wheel contact surfaces.
- Apply anti-seize grease to wheel contact surfaces.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-seize grease | RYL105020L | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Knocking noise from front of vehicle when driving over rough roads or when manoeuvring
Cause
Worn ball joints on anti-roll bar link rods.
Repair
- Replace anti-roll bar link rods.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Knocking noise from rear of vehicle when driving over rough roads or when cornering
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Cause
Strengthening tube broken away from rear subframe Fig.104796 .
External cracks in rear subframe.
Repair
- Re-weld strengthening tube to rear subframe.
- Inspect rear subframe for cracks and replace if necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- VIN
- Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
- Nm
- Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
- BPP Switch
- Brake pedal position switch — behind the pedal, it triggers the brake lights
- AC
- Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
- BPP
- Brake pedal position — the switch behind the pedal that triggers the brake lights
- CMP
- Camshaft position — a sensor that tells the engine control module where the camshaft is
- HDC
- Hill descent control — holds a slow, steady speed on steep downhill slopes
- PAS
- Power assisted steering — hydraulic or electric help when you turn the wheel
- RH
- Right-hand — the right side of the vehicle as you sit in it
- Anti-Roll Bar
- A bar that links the left and right suspension to cut body roll in corners
- Anti-Seize
- Grease that stops mating parts (like a wheel on a hub) from corroding together
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Expansion Valve
- The air-conditioning valve that lets refrigerant drop in pressure so it can absorb heat
- Heater Matrix
- The small radiator behind the dashboard that provides cabin heat
- Hub Spigot
- The raised centre of the hub that locates the wheel
- Inhibitor Switch
- The gearbox switch that only allows starting in park or neutral
- Intake Manifold
- The housing that distributes air into the cylinders
- Multi-Plug
- A multi-pin electrical connector on a wiring harness
- Refrigerant
- The gas/liquid that carries heat in the air-conditioning system
- Transfer Box
- The gearbox that splits drive between the front and rear axles, and selects high/low range
- Wiring Harness
- The bundled cables that carry power and signals around the vehicle
- Blower Motor
- The fan that pushes air through the heater and air-conditioning
- Head Gasket
- The seal between the cylinder head and the engine block
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Freelander 2.5?
This guide contains 19 workshop bulletins for the Land Rover Freelander 2.5. Of these, five concern the air conditioning and heating and three the steering. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Land Rover Freelander 2.5 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Land Rover Freelander 2.5 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.