Is the Lower engine tie rod mounting supposed to be floppy when its unbolted??
This thing
LAND ROVER FREELANDER 1.8 PETROL K SERIES LOWER ENGINE TIE ROD MOUNTING | eBay
Mine is exactly the opposite to yours, it whirs when the clutch is up in neutral???
I don't think there is any option apart from changing it or putting up with it to be fair....
I wouldn't say mine was overly loud, it can be a bit noisy when your working it on the windy stuff. seems fine on the motorway at 70ish, 80 can be a bit hectic sounding...
I use on of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/ELM327-Bluetooth-Wireless-OBD-II-Diagnostic/dp/B006JJZVQE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Wth the Torque pro app on the HTC One M7 (JB 4.3)