Metallic rattle under front driver side dash at 1800-1900 revs

Hi Guys,

I've recently bought a Freelander 1 TD4 es 3 3 door version, registered 04'. I love the car, best car I've ever owned!

There have been a number a rattles which I've fixed by process of elimination and tightening a few screws but this one is killing me!

The metallic rattle under front driver side dash sounds like a loose washer, it only rattles at 1800-1900 revs in any gear. I've taken a few bits off to try and find the culprit to no avail.

I've looked under the steering wheel, nothing loose. The sound is coming from exactly where I can't access on the red circled bit of the dash.

Please, please, please if anyone has the slightest idea or suggestion can you help? Lol, like I said amazing car but this noise is driving me bananas.

Thanks,

Tim

p.s - I've taken it to two separate garages to have a look and they both said they haven't got a clue, lol. Rang the local landrover dealership and they said its £90 just to come and listen to the noise

Start by checking the closure of the glovebox door ...

No luck pal All tight as an Italian tenor's trousers.

Thanks for the suggestion though