2005 Land Rover Freelander Review

Name: 2005 Land Rover Freelander Review
Brand: Land Rover
Price: 2247 USD
Rating: 3.3 (50 reviews)

Price Estimate: $2,247 - $3,607

2004 Land Rover Freelander SE3 2dr AWD SUV; European Model Shown

2004 Land Rover Freelander HSE 4dr AWD SUV; Euro Spec Model Shown

2005 Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr SUV Exterior

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Excellent on-road handling for an SUV, permanent all-wheel drive, still capable off-road.

Cons

Expensive for a compact SUV, tight on cargo space, V6 engine on the weak side, no side airbags, SE3's hard top is hard to install.

What’s new

The HSE trim level is history, leaving only the SE four-door, and the SE3 two-door. A new premium package includes last year's HSE content at an overall lower price. The SE receives a power sunroof, foglights and a full-size spare tire as standard equipment.

Edmunds says

With less capability than true dirt runners and less of a prestige factor than BMW's X3, it's hard to make much of a case for the Freelander.

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2005 Land Rover Freelander
SE 4dr SUV
$8,900
- 77,857 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Bemer Motorcars (959 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 2500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Houston, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SALNY22285A454239
Stock: 454239
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-26-2024
2005 Land Rover Freelander
SE 4dr SUV
Not Priced
- 126,554 miles
- 2 accidents, 7 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Vision Motors (878 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 2500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Manassas, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/19 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SALNY22215A474364
Stock: 474364
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-06-2025

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3.3

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Possibly the worst vehicle ever

NJB, 10/26/2009

2005 Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)

I am writing this review in hopes of deterring and potential buyers from purchasing one of these horrid little automobiles. I do not own one; I am a career mechanic, and we contract with a used car lot to repair their vehicles. They have brought in a number of these Freelanders with mileage ranging from 30k to 80k, and not one of them has been saleable without at least $1k in repairs. …

Got Gotten!

Bubbles, 05/27/2010

2005 Land Rover Freelander SE3 2dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)

This is the first car I financed in order to buy this car last minute, I had to scramble to get it. Within the same month of buying it, I had 2 take it back to the dealership because the car wouldn't start, they fixed it then couple of weeks later the temp gauge started lighting up. They looked at it 2x, first stating coolant level down, then claiming the cap containing coolant needed to …

poor choice

none61, 07/04/2013

2005 Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)

Purchased from dealer with 28K miles. Spends most of it's time in the shop. Was told the engine needs to be replaced at 55K miles. Land Rover mechanic says its junk.

Worst Designed Vehicle Seen To Date

Jonathan, 05/26/2016

2005 Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)

Don't buy the car ever. No matter how little or simple the part it is outrageous in cost. The design and quality of the materials is poor. In a short time I have had to replace the starter, brake light switch, all of the tires, all of the pads, the HDC switch, mass air flow sensor, intake manifold upper because the plastic plenum lever inside broke like it does for literally all of the …

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2005 Freelander Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$26,830
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$215/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	19.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Poor
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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2005 Land Rover Freelander
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Land Rover Freelander SE3 2dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded in Florida.

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