loud crack on front end
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Coil spring broke would be my guess.
Front damper faulty, or even the spring helper is damaged or missing?
The large rear wishbone bush can knock when it's failed too.
Good job Looks cheap as well... is it this bit
JGS4x4 | Land Rover Freelander 1 L314 Suspension Front Lower Wishbone Control Arm Pair -
I dont know much about Freelanders, but I am guessing this is the bush which pops on the end and is your failed part.
Freelander 1 Polyurethane Front Lower Arm Suspension Bush Kit Black - RBX101780PY (jgs4x4.co.uk)
Freelander 1 Polyurethane Front Lower Arm Suspension Bush Kit Black - RBX101780PY (jgs4x4.co.uk)
andyfreelandy
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Aha, I replaced my front wishbones and bushes whilst refurbing the front end.
The front bushes didn't make it to the next MOT before the rubber ripped away from the outer shell making for another replacement!!
Never seen that with a factory bush. Modern replacements don't seem as good quality as originals.
Maybe I should have said that failed front bushes don't generally make any noise?
GrumpyGel
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Wouldn't it be good if all threads were as concise and answered so definitively and quickly 
With a pry bar. Just lever between the large washer and aluminium housing, front and back, and see how much movement there is. If movement is excessive, then release the large nut, and remove the washer to check the bush visually. Leverage on the wishbone while looking will show up any cracking in the rubber.
Alteredtech
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I have replaced the wishbone, because one start rusting.
A very small play in track rods can makes noise.
The whole suspension need to be checked carefully, and should be done at each service
