I have the same problem with whining in my 08 22k miles. Main dealer wants to change the pump at a cost of nearly £700, but I've asked them just to flush out and replace the reservoir at a cost of £150. Fingers crossed this will cure it, if not I think I will be exploring an alternative to the...

I've changed my mind on possible diagnosis. I now believe it is the power steering pump whining & after exploring on here I reckon it can be sorted out by replacing the reservoir. I've looked inside it with engine running & it appears to be spluttering alot which fits with others description of...

No I haven't tried that. Only had a 3 month warranty and that's ended.

Ok, thanks for your comments Hippo & Freelance. I'll get her booke in to be checked out to clarify what the source of the whining noise is and feedback when I know.

Main dealer serviced until this year when I purchased her from a Mitsubishi dealer. 2008 plate with 21000 miles.

Been trawling through this thread as I appear to have the whinning noise described here. Gutted as its my first land rover and its got the lowest miles of any vehicle I've ever owned. A bit disillusioned if its going to cost a lot of money to fix, if as people are suggesting its a well known...

Ha ha! Thanks for the advice. I think after 15 yrs of happy holidays in the 43 yrold camper van she probably has earned a little more comfort though. Best solution I can think of is keep them both & get a caravan as well. ;-)

Just signed up to the forum as a first time Land rover owner. Got myself a 08 Freelancer 2 auto in May with just 18000 miles on the clock. Was a bit daunted at time of purchase as it is the largest vehicle I've ever owned. Although I did drive defenders when younger at work. Now been driving her...