For some time there have been a growing number of posts regarding a ticking/creaking noise from B pillar on DS models. At first this was thought to be an early model problem but it's still affecting recent models and I've heard some D4 models too

This is how it's currently suggested to fix the problem

http://www.discosportforums.co.uk/download/file.php?id=3849

I am astounded at the invasive method and would be very unhappy to have this done to a new circa £40k premium vehicle

I know owners who are unhappy to have this work done and are getting fobbed off by dealers and LRCR - one has been offered the repair or £10k px loss to change a 600 mile DS and basically told take it or leave it. They have resorted to social media and negotiations have been reopened but they shouldn't have to do this to make LR do the right thing. I think this is a terrible way to treat customers and will certainly reduce any possibility of me returning to the JLR brand  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I know that it was always said that you could repair a Defender with a hammer and some gaffer tape but using a hammer and chisel on a new DS?  Regards

Malcolm

Unbelievable

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic137478-15.html Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I would of thought this aftermarket 'surgery' would affect the cars integrity and safety, surely it won't be as safe as an untouched factory fresh model  2019 BMW X3 2.0i M Sport in metalic black- Brilliant
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Atlantic Grey, replaced with 2018 Frost White Outlander PHEV, can't fault em - now gone
2012 SDV6 HSE in Orkney Grey, Privacy Glass & Side Steps (notice a theme)! - Even better but now gone
2009 TDV6 HSE in Stornoway Grey, 20" alloys, Privacy Glass & Side Steps - Fantastic! but gone

I'm not an Engineer but breaking seams on B pillar must allow water ingress, invite corrosion and weaken structural integrity - they should take a leaf from Samsung and give refunds to anyone with this issue  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Not sure if you guys might have missed this but a number of RRS'S have had this problem, my personal car hadn't done a 1000 miles when I couldn't stand it no more. LR technical advised a fix and lo and behold it's not there anymore and I'm now on 4000 miles.
Check out HOME>GENERAL( L494)>NOISE FROM PILLAR.
You will see an Aussie guy had an unusual way of fixing his but I think that's a lot to do with the heat in Aus, we don't get that problem in sunny Wales . But anyway my dealership had a fix advice off LR technical and it seems to have done the job. No LR's were hurt in this type of fix