TD4 Broken crankshaft

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Sadly just been shattered by my second TD4 Freelander with a broken crankshaft. Both Landrover and BMW deny having this problem. Am I alone or has anyone heard of this and what may have caused this? The first broke in the front between no 1 rod journal and timing chain,the second in the middle of the no 4 journal.(an auto as well) Both less than 140,000kms and in great condition.Help!!!
 
My TD4 auto 2001 with 115K miles has just snapped its crank on no4 big end! and i drive it like an old woman,, never above 65mph.....
 
we had a mod on the 75 and zt forum dragrad,his 75 cdt m47/td4 lump done this,it was speculated either there was a weakness in the metal or the bolts holding it were not tight enough,never had any issues with mine in the 75 though,and thats now pushing out 180 bhp
 
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