It was rear differential bearing http://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums...3/LTB00342.pdf

Though they did not replace just the bearing and race since there is a new redesigned differential that they put in to eliminate this issue.
Funny that a design flaw isn't a recall.

 

Do you know what year they changed the design? I have a 2011 with 32k and so far no issues, only tires.

 

I see the same bulletin until 2011 but I get access denied on higher years I don't have a subscription on the topix site.

https://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/t...&cat=BULLETINS

I should have taken a picture of my old rear I think it's visually different but I don't have anything to compare it to. I'll take a pic of the new one and post it over the weekend.

 

My LR2 is a 2010, and the differential repair was done at 28,000miles, so it was covered under LR manufacturer warranty. I'd been hearing the sound for a while, but at 28,000miles with 4 people in the LR2, the sound was finally unmistakeably heard by all ! The sound was like a rollercoaster car going up the track, and it only seemed to happen while going in reverse.

I've found that it helps to sometimes drive with windows rolled down and radio off, so that you hear some of these sounds while still under LR warranty ! Although, it still often takes a lot of time and effort to get a dealership to address the complaint, even if a Land Rover Technical Service Bulletin has been issued regarding the failure, which is very frustrating !

My repair invoice stated that alot of metal was found in the rear differential assembly int bearing (heavily contaminated with metal). Rear differential assembly was tested and replaced. Steering geometry was checked and adjusted (inc castor, camber, king pin inclination, toe in/toe out on turns, rear wheel). It was covered under warranty, so no charge. But, if this was an identified problem with 2008 LR2's, it should've been fixed or recalled by LR before I purchased my 2010 LR2. No such luck !

Also, I have been experiencing a problem with the right front wheel and its related suspension since Dec 2012. No luck yet in having it fixed correctly. The camber angle of the wheel is off; the LR2 dips down too low on the right side when making tight right-hand turns. It has a positive camber angle on that right wheel that is visible to the eye. Lots of repairs, but still not fixed correctly yet . It's been about 9 months. But, I'm still trying...

 

Here's the new Rear.
What do you know it does look different.
If I remember correctly the old casting stuck out on both side and could see the axle shaft seals.
So if your differential doesn't look like this one complain until they replace it while it's under warranty

 

We've updated our reliability stats for the LR2 / Freelander to include owner experiences through September 30, 2013.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2008 LR2 / Freelander: 36, low

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We've updated our reliability stats for the LR2 / Freelander to include owner experiences through December 31, 2013.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2008 LR2 / Freelander: 44, low

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Our reliability stats for the LR2 / Freelander now include owner experiences through March 31, 2014, making them nearly a year ahead of other sources.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2008 LR2 / Freelander: 47, low

Thank you, once again, everyone who has been helping. Next update in August.

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We've updated our reliability stats for the LR2 / Freelander to include owner experiences through June 30, 2014 (making them about 14 months ahead of some others).

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2008 LR2 / Freelander: 33, low

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We've updated our reliability stats for the LR2 / Freelander to include owner experiences through September 30, 2014.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2008 LR2 / Freelander: 30, low

Additional participants needed to cover other model years.

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