Yikkes...
Bit hard comparing a snapped crank to pinion bearing which most likely wasn't assembled correctly......
I know which one I would prefer to have to fix..... MY15
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I did also refer to the relative frequency of failure (i.e. catastrophic failure but unusual, Vs significant failure, though manageable, but virtually inevitable given enough miles).

If you want to compare apples with apples then simply looking at waranty claims for L319 v L359 will answere your question. MY15
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If it were possible to access that data, it would help. Even then, it might be difficult to draw a direct comparison without be sure we are comparing equally hard used vehicles. There are likely to be more L319's doing commercial work and / or hauling heavy trailers.

As an Ex National Fleet Manager i did have access to warranty information and L319 was considerably higher both running costs and warranty work over a vehicles lease life.
None of the vehicles either L319 or L359 were being used/should have been being used, for anything other than normal fleet conditions otherwise this would require a special lease agreement. MY15
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Tigger wrote:

That'll be as a result of a spun main bearing then! It's all swings and roundabouts though, D4's may have a small % of crank failures, but FL2's tend to have their more regular Haldex and rear diff issues. Neither of is get off too lightly!

Okay, one last go - crank in D4 is hideously expensive but exceptional - Haldex / rear diff in FL2 much less expensive, but a near certainty. I've got no axe to grind here - I like both cars, now let's move on!

Kin axe to grind, move on, is no one allowed to comment. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Yes, of course it just seemed that no one was considering the frequency of that failure

I understand completely, but this is a forum and
Usually only hear from Those with a complaint, rather than the many owners who have no issues. MY15
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Just changed from D4 to 2013 freelander 2 & well pleased so far. Only had D4 for 8 months & it went back to garage 7 times & was starting to blue smoke under heavy excelleration so it had to go ! FL 2 is best part £300 less to tax, less to insure, 8mpg more, done half the miles & 4 years younger for virtually the same money. Missed the v6 sound & smoothness for few days but the take no notice now. Had 07 D3 for 6 years previously, theD4 wasn't the car I thought it was going to be, better dash etc & facelift but just never felt the same to drive as D3.so far FL2 is very impressive.