Answered my own question previous owner had managed to fit a fog lamp bulb into the tail/brake light holder, hence the headlights and dash light operating every time I braked.:)
Hi All - just bought my first Freelander (other LR ir a RR). I have a problem with the dash board lights coming on when i press brake pedal plus the high level rear brake light is on permanently - does anybody know if this is a similar problem to the one described in this thread?