· A good video showing Rear Subframe problem: They knock/click when on full lock or reversing etc:
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XyzOgRz1-0"]freelander subframe creaking cracking noise - YouTube[/nomedia]
viscous coupling check (piece of tape/tippex mark either side of viscous coupling on prop (mark in line with each other) after a trip they should be out of line, if not the the viscous coupling is probably seized –
handy video here: [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg1ZHX9IL3s"]FREELANDER cheÑk VCU.wmv - YouTube[/nomedia]
water in rear cargo well – open up cubby box and check for damp/water – rear door seal leaking if so.
oil in water/white scum in oil – either of these head gasket is probably leaking
Coolant colour – nice and clean please!!
Check all gears are nice and smooth,
Try and pull away in second gear with high revs and handbrake on to test for clutch slipping
Handbrakes usually stick on with freelanders so don’t be overly concerned with this
Take out dipstick when running – if back pressure spits oil out then its a blocked engine breather...may have damaged turbo if so!
I'd bring a big folded cardboard box or something,you dont know what kind of surface your going to have to lie on to get a good look underneath.
It might be a bit cheekey to ask the seller to remove the undertray b4 you get there,or better still if your really interested take off the undertray before you agree aprice.Check for signs of leaks on the tray and by looking up,rattle the drive shafts.Check the ird filler nut fo damage.It would be nice if the coolant was green/red.
I dont know what a dodgey diff mount would feel like but give that a shake.I would ask to do a tipex test(I'd much prefer to use duct tape or insulating tape around the prop and joined hanging down a bit,if I was going to the bother) b4 I took it for a test drive,and make sure you get in some full lock turns.
A good link to read:
Land Rover Addict Home Page
THE BEST FORUM IN THE WORLD FOR FREELANDERS:
Land Rover Freelander - Land Rover Zone
Hope this helps amigo!