Looking for some advice/help, new on here as recently acquired 1999 Freelander 2Ltr Diesel, 130k miles but full service history and immaculate condition very well looked after. Have noticed when changing from 1st to 2nd gear and when turning ie pulling out of a junction get banging noise from rear when engaging 2nd gear , dont get it when not turning and dont get it changing to/from any other gears up or down, any ideas?

Also on starting when turning the ignition key 50% of time I get the starter noise as if I've turned the key to far, doesnt do it all the time, I've tried turning the key quickley and slower doesnt seem to make a difference or have any pattern to it.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated, great site by the way.

Should add when engaging 2nd gear it is only a single banging noise not a repetitive noise

This would probably get a better response from people in the know if you either

a: get a mod (Ratty or Sirus) to move it to Freelander section
b: repost in Freelander section

:welcome2: to LZ btw

do you get it when pulling away from standstill in first at all?
try doing that aggressively, if you still do, it could be worn suspension bushes maybe?

not as I've noticed so far, but thinking about it certainly in reverse up a slope, make any sense to anyone?