Land Rover Freelander 2 Battery: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the Freelander 2, a drain has genuinely been documented traced specifically to central locking use on related models, with a significant draw persisting afterward.
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OEM Part Number: LR091092
| Standard (non-Start/Stop), confirmed genuine reference | Lucas Type 096, 278mm length, 80Ah, 800A (EN) |
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| Start/Stop-equipped, genuine reference | Land Rover OEM: LR091092 — AGM, Lucas Type 110, 315mm length |
| Important | The Freelander 2 has genuinely high electrical demand — always fit the largest capacity that fits your tray, and AGM specifically for Start/Stop cars. |
Land Rover Freelander 2 Battery: The Part Everyone Blames First, Not Always Correctly
On the Land Rover Freelander 2, more non-starts get pinned on the battery than on any other single component, and that assumption is correct often enough to justify checking it first. It's not always the real cause, though, so it's worth confirming before spending money on a replacement that doesn't fix the problem.
Land Rover Freelander 2 Battery: What It Does
On the Land Rover Freelander 2, every engine start and every moment the electrical systems run without the engine turning draws on the 12V battery. Stop-start puts far more demand on that battery than older designs, given how often the engine cycles off and on — hence the need for an AGM or EFB battery instead of a standard type.
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Battery Drains — Land Rover Freelander 2 Battery
If the battery keeps going flat, this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Land Rover models describe a drain traced specifically to use of the central locking system, with a significant draw persisting well after the doors were locked or unlocked.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that if your car uses an AGM battery, a standard lead-acid charger can genuinely destroy it through overcharging, worth confirming you have the correct charger type.
Land Rover Freelander 2 Battery: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Battery Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and matching the right technology (standard, EFB, AGM) when buying aftermarket.
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The same part, covered across other Land Rover models.