Despite not being affected back at the start of this thread, it seems mine has now fallen foul of this. Went to load up the back of mine yesterday, opened boot, turned around to pick something up, turned back and smack!! Maybe it is age thing... combined with the cold weather. I agree with Esoteric, while it's an understandable explanation it still shouldn't happen. Haven't had a car with a hatchback in years, so not sure if I remember other cars having their struts affected by the cold. Only aware of leaky struts up until now... 

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Noddy,

Had any response yet?

Anyone,

Has anyone reported this to their dealer, and if so, what was the reply?

Perhaps we should ask L322 owners on RR.net to see if they have the same problem, I shall set a post on fire over there and let you know what is said.

http://rangerovers.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4668 L319 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB

As well as this issue - does anyone else experience noise when going over speed bumps etc, I cant work out if its noise from tailgate or from the retractable loadspace cover? 
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What sort of noise? Like something is loose? 

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Hard to describe ( rattle ) - could be tailgate , but to make sure I will take out loadcover completely and go home via bumps to test. 
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MDP wrote:

As well as this issue - does anyone else experience noise when going over speed bumps etc, I cant work out if its noise from tailgate or from the retractable loadspace cover?

I have noticed some noises form under the car when going over slight bumps, mainly only hear it at low speeds, in and out the driveway etc, and I reckon its those damned lead weights under the car swinging about. L319 D4 HSE

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1982 Series 3 SWB

Left work last night & removed the rear loadspace cover. Went the usual route home ( via speed bumps around sons school ) and the noises/squeaks/rattle were still there So... verdict is ... its the tailgate. I would say its not adgusted correctly for a tight fit when shut. However not sure if its the main door/hatch or the glass top hatch ? Will get service to look at it when in for the recall. 
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Martin,

try unscrewing the rubber stops half a turn and then shutting the tailgate and trying that for a while. L319 D4 HSE

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1982 Series 3 SWB

RRUK wrote:

Martin,

try unscrewing the rubber stops half a turn and then shutting the tailgate and trying that for a while.

Will try this today.... cheers  
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I adjusted the rubbers on the glass hatch but still get noise It is not possible to adjust the main boot door. Will need service to examine  
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I got this rattle too after I had the rear seats down. Rethreaded the rear seatbelts thru the wee brackets on the backrests and the noise has gone. I may have been lucky, but it's worth a try.

Jonny111s wrote:

I got this rattle too after I had the rear seats down. Rethreaded the rear seatbelts thru the wee brackets on the backrests and the noise has gone. I may have been lucky, but it's worth a try.

Cheers - but its not that ( already overcome that one ) its definately the tailgate 
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Mm - . 'Looks l have a prpoper rattle to look forwrd to - it will remnd me of when I was a Mercedes owner!