Compact SUVs are everywhere nowadays and we'd wager the Land Rover Freelander was one of the first. It was a trailblazing car in many ways, starting life as a body-on-frame off-roader; a bite-size Discovery, if you will...
Here we have a very special example. This KV6 petrol-engined Freelander 1 has covered a mere 27,169 miles during its 23-year life. The vendor, a collector of rare Land Rovers, acquired the car in January 2024 and has since driven it just ten miles. Their plan was to keep the Freelander as a long-term investment, but now needing to fund the restoration of another vehicle, offers it for sale. It's previous registered keeper used the car very sparingly for the occasional weekend drive, and in line with the ultra-low mileage, it's is superb original condition.
Whether you're a collector, an enthusiast, or someone looking for an increasingly sought-after modern classic SUV, this Freelander is worthy of serious consideration.
History and Paperwork
UK market RHD example
Top spec ES KV6
The vehicle has had two former registered keepers
MOT valid until 25th February 2025
Vehicle will be fully serviced before handover using a Genuine Land Rover oil filter
Service book present with two recorded services
Last service recorded at 10,000 miles
Purchased by the current owner in January 2024 year as an investment
Previously used as a leisurely weekend car
The seller collects and restores classic and rare Land Rovers
The Condition
Bodywork looks superb, probably the best you'll find on a Freelander of this age
Few marks as expected for the age, but very clean and original
Paintwork looks brilliant with only small marks to the plastic bumper
No rust or bubbling on the sills
Extremely clean inside, outside, and underneath
Interior is in fine order and in highly original condition
Recently re-trimmed headlining
Small scuff on the offside rear seat - not a tear
Some advisories on the previous MOT for 3 tyres cracking/perishing, likely original from the factory
We'd advised that the sunroof opens on vent but not fully
The Mechanics
2.5-litre KV6 petrol engine
Five-speed automatic gearbox
The vendor reports that the Freelander runs and drives well
The automatic gearbox reportedly selects ratios smoothly
VCU seems to work well - (as on full lock you can feel the tightness)
To be fully serviced before handover using a Genuine Land Rover oil filter
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2001 Land Rover Freelander ES KV6
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