When the L series was replaced with the TD4, both autos amd manuals were available but there were minimal body changes - mainly to the grill area. It was with this model that the V6 was introduced.
In 2004 the last version of the Freelander was introduced - see pic - it was about this time that the V6 was dropped as was the manual gearbox. So if this one you are looking at it should be an early 04 and not look like the pic.
If the car you are looking at look like the pic then I do not know what is happening - maybe one that slipped through because oversesa all options were still available.
Cheers
Garry

