Land Rover Freelander 2 Headlights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
Bulb type, unit part numbers, and the faults that actually cause that flickering or dim light you've noticed.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — aftermarket LH Hella 1EL 354 025-051 / RH Hella 1LF 354 025-121
| Passenger side (LH / nearside) headlight — aftermarket | Van Wezel 0250961N (halogen H7/H7, electric levelling, no DRL); Hella 1EL 354 025-051 (bi-xenon D3S/H7 with PY21W and W5W, electric levelling, no DRL); Hella 1EL 354 813-091 (bi-xenon D3S with LED DRL, PY21W, electric levelling); Hella 1LJ 354 813-131 (LED, LED DRL, HB3 and PY21W, electric levelling); Hella 1EJ 354 813-151 (LED, LED DRL, HB3 and PY21W, electric levelling); Pemebla 20-201-01059 (bi-xenon D1S/H7 with PY21W and W5W, electric levelling) |
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| Driver's side (RH / offside) headlight — aftermarket | Van Wezel 0250962N (halogen H7/H7, electric levelling, no DRL); Hella 1LF 354 025-121 (halogen H7/H7 with W5W and PY21W, electric levelling, no DRL); Hella 1EL 354 025-061 (bi-xenon D3S/H7 with PY21W and W5W, electric levelling); Hella 1EL 354 813-101 (bi-xenon D3S with LED DRL, PY21W, electric levelling); Hella 1LL 354 813-081 (bi-xenon D3S with LED DRL, PY21W, electric levelling); Hella 1LJ 354 813-021 (LED, LED DRL, HB3 and PY21W, electric levelling) |
| Bulb types | dipped/main H7 on halogen units, xenon D3S and D1S (D1S/H7 or D3S/H7 combinations), HB3 on LED-design units, indicator PY21W, sidelight W5W |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine units against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Halogen H7 units are the standard fit and bi-xenon is the upgrade; Valeo 045275 is a xenon unit sold without a levelling motor. |
A Genuinely Important UK Rule Worth Knowing Before You Buy — Land Rover Freelander 2 Headlights
If your Freelander 2 has factory-fitted halogen headlamp housings, converting them to fit LED bulbs is treated as a definite MOT failure under the current inspection manual — this isn't a grey area or a minor advisory, since a housing designed for halogen doesn't distribute an LED bulb's light output correctly, which can genuinely dazzle oncoming drivers. If you want a genuine LED upgrade, the correct route is a complete headlight unit designed for LED from the factory, not a bulb swap into an existing halogen housing.
Land Rover Freelander 2 Headlights: Watch: Replacing It
Full headlight unit removal/refit
Land Rover Freelander 2 Headlights: What It Does
On the Land Rover Freelander 2, the main and dipped beams, whether conventional bulbs or LED/matrix modules on higher trims, sit inside the headlight unit at an angle calculated to illuminate the road without dazzling other drivers. Many modern units also combine the daytime running light and indicator into that same housing, adding a layer of complexity to both part numbers and repairs.
Land Rover Freelander 2 Headlights: Generations, Derivatives & Headlight Type
| Standard trims | Halogen as standard on older generations, with LED becoming the norm on newer models |
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| Higher trims (HSE/Autobiography) | Full LED or Adaptive LED (Matrix on the newest generations) becomes available — genuinely non-interchangeable with the halogen or standard LED units on lower trims, requiring matching control modules and wiring to retrofit |
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Land Rover Freelander 2 Headlights: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Headlights Guide for the four bulb technologies and how they differ, UK law on aim and modifications, common faults to check for, how difficult this job is to DIY, and confirming fitment against your VIN.
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