FREELANDER 1

1997 to 2006

AN affordable entry-level Land Rover, and popular as ever. The 1.8-litre petrol engines can be troublesome and best avoided. The early diesels are economical, mechanically simple and reliable if properly serviced (and timing belts regularly renewed). The later Td4 is chain-driven, more or less bulletproof and the best choice. The Freelander has no rust issues to worry about. Great value.

BUYER’S TIP: Td4 diesels good for 200,000+ miles.

SPECIFICATIONS

1997-2000: 1.8-litre fourcylinder petrol, 118 bhp, 121 lb-ft; 2.5-litre V6 petrol, 177 bhp, 177 lb-ft torque; 2.0-litre Rover fourcylinder turbodiesel, 96 bhp, 155 lb-ft torque. R380 five-speed transmission. 2000-2006: 2.0-litre BMW Td4, 110 bhp, 192 lb-ft.

PRICE GUIDE

Poor: £300 – £900

Average: £900 – £1900

Good: £1900 – £2500

Excellent: £2500 – £4700