Another "what car?" thread. - LR Freelander 2 experiences?

[gorrie]

Dealer gave a 30 day warranty, but, there’s still the Consumer Rights Act I believe, which puts the onus on the dealer to prove the issue wasn’t existing issue if it breaks within 6 months. Will need to see how they react when I call them tomorrow.
I generally have just used my AA parts and labour cover for cars in the past, but that wouldn’t touch the sides of this as it’s capped at £500

[noTAGlove]

Dealer gave a 30 day warranty, but, there’s still the Consumer Rights Act I believe, which puts the onus on the dealer to prove the issue wasn’t existing issue if it breaks within 6 months. Will need to see how they react when I call them tomorrow.
I generally have just used my AA parts and labour cover for cars in the past, but that wouldn’t touch the sides of this as it’s capped at £500

I’d be prepping for Small Claims Court Action if the dealer is washing his hands of it. They have obligations under the CRA, and with £12.3k at stake I would hit them with both barrels.

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[sish101]

My wife has a '17 plate Discovery Sport with less than 50,000 miles on. She used to drive to Leeds and Manchester quite a bit with work so wanted something comfortable and safe, but a change in role means she's now a permanent home worker with no requirement to travel. Last year it covered less than 4K. I've been looking at something to replace it but the prices of new (equivalents) are crazy. My dilemma is whether to just keep it (with such low milage), keep it serviced (LR independent) and hope that it lasts a few more years or change it now before the engine fails. We did look at someting smaller like a Puma but the DS is really lovely to drive with a great ride position.
I wonder what the actual failure rate of the 2.0 Ingenium is: 20%, 50?, 80%? Is this engine still an option from JLR or have they pulled the plug on it?

[noTAGlove]

My wife has a '17 plate Discovery Sport with less than 50,000 miles on. She used to drive to Leeds and Manchester quite a bit with work so wanted something comfortable and safe, but a change in role means she's now a permanent home worker with no requirement to travel. Last year it covered less than 4K. I've been looking at something to replace it but the prices of new (equivalents) are crazy. My dilemma is whether to just keep it (with such low milage), keep it serviced (LR independent) and hope that it lasts a few more years or change it now before the engine fails. We did look at someting smaller like a Puma but the DS is really lovely to drive with a great ride position.
I wonder what the actual failure rate of the 2.0 Ingenium is: 20%, 50?, 80%? Is this engine still an option from JLR or have they pulled the plug on it?

Tik Tok.

Purchase a comprehensive water tight warranty?

[sish101]

^^^ Not sure there is such a thing.

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[Franky Four Fingers]

My wife has a '17 plate Discovery Sport with less than 50,000 miles on. She used to drive to Leeds and Manchester quite a bit with work so wanted something comfortable and safe, but a change in role means she's now a permanent home worker with no requirement to travel. Last year it covered less than 4K. I've been looking at something to replace it but the prices of new (equivalents) are crazy. My dilemma is whether to just keep it (with such low milage), keep it serviced (LR independent) and hope that it lasts a few more years or change it now before the engine fails. We did look at someting smaller like a Puma but the DS is really lovely to drive with a great ride position.
I wonder what the actual failure rate of the 2.0 Ingenium is: 20%, 50?, 80%? Is this engine still an option from JLR or have they pulled the plug on it?

Sell it whilst the engine is still ok, its really that simple. Remember its not only the internals thats the problem. DPF and egr issues are just around the corner which will remove several thousands from your bank account.
JLR would never release failure rates of engines, it would be financially crippling for them. They prefer to find a huge carpet and sweep it under until the issues disappear or they come so far out of warranty they don't care anymore. Ref 1.8 K Series

[Maysie]

I had the RR Velar, 69 reg with the 2.0D Ingenium engine. It needed the engine removed to have major repairs carried out after only 7k miles from new.
A friend with the same car (same engine) had his fail after 3.5 years and 40k miles.

I am not sure if you have the same engine, but the 2.0D Ingenium engines appears to be a ticking time bomb waiting to implode and LR have their usual approach of not giving a flying F about it.

[Longblackcoat]

Sell it whilst the engine is still ok, its really that simple. Remember its not only the internals thats the problem. DPF and egr issues are just around the corner which will remove several thousands from your bank account.
JLR would never release failure rates of engines, it would be financially crippling for them. They prefer to find a huge carpet and sweep it under until the issues disappear or they come so far out of warranty they don't care anymore. Ref 1.8 K Series

I have to agree with this. The car will continue to depreciate like a falling log, and the growing dislike of diesel in general and this engine in particular means that the best to sell is right now.

I've owned a lot of LRs over the years, but I'd not have one of these.