The Land Rover Freelander 2 was sold in South Africa from 2007 to 2014 and remains a hugely popular used 4x4. It's also one of the most affordable Land Rovers to get a replacement key for. This guide covers the two key types the Freelander 2 uses, what replacement costs in SA, and what to do if you've lost every key.
Which key does your Freelander 2 use?
There are two Freelander 2 key generations:
- 2007-2012 — Flip Key — a traditional flip-style remote with a physical key blade that folds into the fob. The most common Freelander 2 key.
- 2013-2014 — Smart Key — the later proximity smart key with push-button start, fitted to the final Freelander 2 models.
The two are not interchangeable. If you're unsure which you have, the easiest clue is your ignition: a physical key slot means flip key, a push-button start means smart key.
What does a Land Rover Freelander 2 key replacement cost?
Our mobile Freelander 2 key replacement pricing in South Africa:
- Freelander 2 flip key (2007-2011) — from R3,800.
- Freelander 2 flip key (2012-2014) — from R4,200.
- Freelander 2 smart key (2013-2014) — priced on inspection (later proximity system).
The Freelander 2 is one of the most affordable Land Rover keys to replace — particularly the early flip-key models. That makes adding a spare key while you still have one working fob a very sensible investment.
All keys lost for a Freelander 2
If every key is gone, don't worry — the Freelander 2 is one of the easier all-keys-lost jobs in the Land Rover range. For the flip key, we cut a new blade and pair the remote to the immobiliser on-site. The process takes under an hour in most cases. For the late smart-key model we program the proximity system using your VIN.
Common Freelander 2 key problems
- Flip blade snapped or worn — we cut a fresh blade to factory spec.
- Remote buttons not working — usually a failed fob or a sync issue, both fixable on-site.
- Lost the only key — far cheaper to get a spare now than an all-keys-lost job later.
Mobile service, no towing
We come to you across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and surrounding suburbs. Every Freelander 2 key carries a 12-month guarantee, the work is insurance-approved, and you'll typically save 40-60% versus a dealership — with no need to tow the car anywhere.
Get your Freelander 2 key sorted today
Use our 60-second quote wizard for an instant Freelander 2 key replacement price, or call +27 78 903 6868 for same-day mobile service anywhere in South Africa.
