How do you check transmission fluid on 2002 lanrover freelander?

may be dealer only.

Where is the place to check the fluid?

I can't find my book....BUT some vehicle manufacturer don't allow the owner to access, add or check their transmission fluids..hence no dip stick or service cap.

The olny way is through the dip stick with out transmission service .But its 10 years old . Its time to take it to a transmission shop and let them change the filters and flush the system now and it will save you later . Its like 100.00 dollarts and well worth it because they can head off major problems at the pass before it realy costs you money .Good luck with it

i would check teh trans fluid level first ,start engine ,handbrake on and chock drive wheels all four of them then put in reverse and check the fluid level ,if low top up with ATF dextron transmission oil

No such thing as "dipstick" on the Freelander.
Filler plug is located on top of the transmission next to two electrical connectors.
Level plug is located on the bottom of the transmission, next to the selector cable.
Use 5mm allen wrench to remove it, and fill the transmission fluid till it starts dripping from the level plug.
BE CAREFUL WHEN LOCATING LEVEL PLUG, WILL DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION IF REMOVE THE "WRONG" BOLT.

THIS CAR HAS NO DIPSTICK, IT IS WAHAT THEY CALL A SEALED TRANMSSION, THERE IS AN ACCESS PLUG ON THE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION

how long since the auto fluid checked/changed , might be this simple

I am not sure on Land Rovers but to check automatic transmission fluid the car needs to be running, warmed up, and on level ground. Search the rear sides of the engine bay for a dipstick that usually has an orange or red handle on it. Once you find it the fluid should be red, if it is you have the right dipstick. Yellow handles are usually oil dipsticks so be careful. Your user manual in the glove box should have pictures of where its located.

you will need to replace a new transmission, from your discribtion it seems that there is no point to fix the transmission.its better to get a new or reconditioned trans.save time and money.