Another update:
So, I got a recon gearbox from Bell Engineering and found another so called “Independent Landover Specialist” To Fit a genuine land rover clutch plate, Dual mass fly wheel and clutch cylinder. I had the car transported there and left it with them. He did the work, and I went to collect it. He said he knackered the battery trying to get it started (It was flat to be fair) and it could not get the starter to engage without bump starting the car which he had to do so I could drive it away. The other problem he said was my power steering pump is worn. I said it can’t be as I only just had it replaced. He asked if it was a recon or new and I said recon. He said they don’t last long and that was that. The car didn’t suffer from the starter or power string issue before I took the car to him but what can you do. I will note that he had a works Freelander 2 on the same plate as mine and he had it up on the ramp. Now I am not suggesting any funny business here you can make your own minds up on that one. So, I drove it home and parked it up. This has left me with a problem The power steering will have to wait, although it was noisy again when I drove it home it does work. The other issue is the starter.
I got a brand-new battery from Halford the correct fit for my car fitted it and tried to start the thing. I put the key in the dash, the lights come on (They do not flicker) Press the button and nothing. It does the self-check with no error messages given, I can here electric going around the circuits, but the solenoid does not appear to be engaging. So, I will check the 40-amp fuse later and swap one of the solenoids in the fuse box to rule those out. They only thing I can think of is the solenoid on the starter itself has finally given up or it’s been damaged/Stolen. Any thoughts?