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2003 Land Rover Freelander
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Review and specifications

2003 Land Rover Freelander

New in the U.S. in 2002, the car-derived Freelander had fully independent suspension and no low-range gearing. Ride and handling weren't bad, but road noise was pronounced and its thirsty, underachieving 2.5-liter V6 and rough-shifting five-speed automatic failed to impress. The seats are comfortable but controls are awkward. Besides all-wheel drive it had four-wheel traction control and a hill-descent system that controls vehicle speed on steep slopes. It proved capable of tackling on- and off-road duties with equal aplomb. A convertible was added for 2003. 2005 was the Freelander's last year. Its LR2 replacement, introduced for 2008, uses a Volvo 3.2-liter, inline six-cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission.

Market value
$3,325
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2003
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
convertible
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Category
Luxury compact SUVs
Generation began
2002

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,325
Retail value range
$3,200 - $3,375
Original MSRP range
$25,370 - $31,970
Trade-in range
$640 - $800

Fuel economy

EPA city
17 MPG
EPA highway
21 MPG
EPA combined
19 MPG

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
175 in
Width
71 in
Height
69 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Weight
3,575 lb
Towing capacity
2,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people

Brand context

About Land Rover

<p>Land Rover invented the luxury SUV when it started importing the Range Rover to the U.S. in the 1980s. Before that, rugged and capable Land Rovers were going where no vehicles had gone before, from the desert to the Arctic. Despite its off-road prowess, the brand gained notoriety for building SUVs that frequently broke down and were expensive to repair. Even today, the brand retains its reputation, as Consumer Reports’ reliability and maintenance cost data confirm. This makes long-term ownership costly and used Land Rovers risky purchases. Still, the Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, and Range Rover Sport offer comfortable interiors, powerful engines, and a presence that makes them popular choices for Hollywood stars and British aristocrats alike. The Defender has matured into a luxe off-roader, losing some 20th-century charm but gaining creature comforts. The brand is now part of Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by Tata, a conglomerate based in India.</p>

Vehicle ID: 10051 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026

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