Land Rover Freelander I (LN) (1997-2006) – batteries




Land Rover Freelander in version I (LN) was produced in the years 1997 – 2006. Below we present the specifications of batteries suitable for specific engines.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Land Rover Freelander (1997-2006):

LayoutTerminal typesBase hold-down
0 – positive on the right side1B13

Land Rover Freelander I (LN) – petrol engines:
  • 1.8 16V 4×4
  • 1.8 i 16V 4×4
  • 2.5 V6 4×4

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S4
S40 05
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 05
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB620
62 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA640
64 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 027
62 Ah
550 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS027
65 Ah
640 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
D24
60 Ah
540 A
242x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
D15
63 Ah
610 A
242x175x190 mmMore
The above three petrol engines of the Land Rover Freelander I (LN), namely 1.8 16V 4×4 ,1.8 i 16V 4×4 and 2.5 V6 4×4, will perform best with batteries of at least 59 Ah capacity. We recommend choosing higher-end battery models for cars with a large number of optional extras. The weakest of these is the battery Varta Blue Dynamic D24 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS027 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 640 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

Land Rover Freelander I (LN) – diesel engines:
  • 2.0 DI 4×4
  • 2.0 Td4 4×4

ModelCapacity and CCADimensions (LxWxH)Price
Bosch S3
S30 08
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S4
S40 08
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Bosch S5
S50 08
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Classic
EC700
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Excell
EB740
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Exide Premium
EA770
77 Ah
760 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Essentials
HB 096
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Halfords Standard
HCB 096
76 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Premium
LP096
75 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Lucas Supreme
LS096
78 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Black Dynamic
E13
70 Ah
640 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Blue Dynamic
E11
74 Ah
680 A
278x175x190 mmMore
Varta Silver Dynamic
E44
77 Ah
780 A
278x175x190 mmMore
For the Land Rover Freelander I (LN) with 2.0 DI 4×4 or 2.0 Td4 4×4 diesel engines, we recommend batteries sized 276x175x190 mm or 278x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 67 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Halfords Essentials HB 096 of a capacity 70Ah and 640A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78 Ah, having 780A Cold Cranking Amps. The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.
If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Land Rover Freelander , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

See also information about other cars of this manufacturer

Land Rover Defender I (LD_) (1990-2016) battery
Land Rover Discovery I (LJ, LG) (1989-1998) battery
Land Rover Discovery II (LJ, LT) (1998-2004) battery
Land Rover Discovery III (TAA) (2004-2009) battery
Land Rover Discovery IV (LA) (2009-2016) battery
Land Rover Freelander II (FA_) (2006-2014) battery
Land Rover Range Rover I (1970-1994) battery
Land Rover Range Rover II (LP) (1994-2002) battery
Land Rover Range Rover III (LM) (2001-2012) battery
Land Rover Range Rover IV (LG) (2012-) battery
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I (LV) (2011-2018) battery
Land Rover Range Rover Sport I (LS) (2005-2013) battery
Land Rover Range Rover Sport II (LW) (2013-) battery


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