Thanks for your reply C1, are you trying to say that I've had upgraded/better quality parts fitted as per the technical bulletin LTB00342 which should mean the failure is less likely to happen again? My VIN number is in the range stated in the bulletin

Yes Tim, That's it. But I am surprised that you didn't pay as much as others on this forum for this repair. I think because you didn't do it in an official LR garage. So beware because there is also an haldex update software that is related to your problem. This is a common issue with the Freelander II and was fixed after the last VIN I've mentioned in my other post. I spent months doing researches about it before I bought my car and made sure it was outside the concerned VIN series. So now I'm the specialist for haldex/diff issues on freel2.com

Next step for you Tim, book an appointment at an LR dealer to update your haldex software  Freelander 2 TD4 S / Santorini black / Genuine factory GPS with Bluetooth phone connection / Front and Rear parking aids

Do you know when the software update was released? I did have the car serviced by a main dealer whilst under warranty so, in theory, should have had the software updates done in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

No Tim, this update must be done in the same time when you change the pinions. Please take 10 minutes to read about it. Search for other posts in which I have discussed the haldex/diifferential issues Freelander 2 TD4 S / Santorini black / Genuine factory GPS with Bluetooth phone connection / Front and Rear parking aids

tim4848 wrote:

Do you know when the software update was released? I did have the car serviced by a main dealer whilst under warranty so, in theory, should have had the software updates done in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

My vine is 023947 and I have not had any Sign of any diff bearing problems current millage at 99987 mile. Previous keeper never had a problem and I am the second owner.

So Lucky you ! It's not systematic neither. If 100% of the vin range was affected,there would have been a recall. But when I bought my car I wanted to play on the safe side without taking any risk Freelander 2 TD4 S / Santorini black / Genuine factory GPS with Bluetooth phone connection / Front and Rear parking aids

Mine's currently in with an Indy dealer for rear humming noise investigation. He told me likely to be the diff and would need replacing as they don't repair - cost £1200 (strangely he said that's for third party part and not an LR part).

So if it turns out to be the diff should I.

Take to an LR dealer and see if they'll contribute towards costs (2008 2.2 with 65k)
Take dealers suggestion of a replacement rear diff
Source a reconditioned rear diff off of a supplier circa £400 and get indy dealer to fit it

Hi I hardly recommend you to take it to a LR official dealer. You'll be safe after cause they will replace by the improved bearings. Also, they will do an update for haldex. Read my other posts.

As it's a common (but not general) issue on this model, try to negotiate with the dealer by putting in advance the technical bulletin LTB00342.

Please keep me informed of their reply.

Cheers Freelander 2 TD4 S / Santorini black / Genuine factory GPS with Bluetooth phone connection / Front and Rear parking aids