Sorry for the late input but only just been out to check mine. Exactly the same as yours quiet with the oil filler cap on clattery when removed and smokey. But mine runs well and I’m not going to be investigating any further others have said there’s is same so good enough for me 2016 4.4 diesel

Firstly sorry for going of radar for the last few days it’s been hectic at work, secondly thank you Craig for your info that’s very reassuring from you and thanks everyone else for there input, on Friday I had a call from the garage the owner is a family freind of the lass who works for me and has a good reputation, he called to say the original tech had got it all wrong (boss no longer on the kit) and the man who specialises in engines told him it wasn’t rings or anything like that but the ticking was coming from the water pump that was on its way out, new water pump going in Monday. Got to say I’m very relieved, looking forward to picking her up Monday I will have a chat about the mis diagnosis but I know he was only going if info told to him at the time 2012 Range Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8
2006 Discovery 3 HSE 260k miles and still going strong with a new owner

They got there in the end...  Pete

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Really glad they hadn’t gone any further than they did with the diagnosis! That could have been a very costly mistake! That I’m sure no one would have found once the engine was scrapped!!! 😬🙄😬

Great result! 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

i never got time to post a vid then saw Craigs advise!! Nuff said i thought.
glad to hear they reviewed the initial diagnoses. Mine had a new water pump just over a year ago as i re-furbished all belts, pullies and tensioners so made sense to replace the water pump at the same time. I have to say at 130k there was nothing wrong with the original but you just know it would have let go 500miles after replacing everything else....lol 2012 Vogue 4.4 TDV8 - Current
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this is my otherwise healthy engine. (today) 200k miles, running sweet. full service history to 185k. has had a new water pump in last 1000 miles. (weeping coolant)
(cold start)

What a great result and as others have said, 'fixed' via the forum

I still wouldn't trust that garage though - if you do have the water pump changed I'd want to see the old one and look at it for bearing play etc... Once bitten and all that. Gavin

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Car back where she belongs on the drive all fixed and running sweet, water pump replaced, very tight and play in the shaft, fan bearing bracket and idler replaced both the fan boss and the spigot the idler sits on had excessive play, new aux belt due to edges being worn due to the excessive play, honestly cant faut the garage they sorted it and i got discounted parts and a decent discount on the labour im a happy chap again, thanks again for the help, advice 2012 Range Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8
2006 Discovery 3 HSE 260k miles and still going strong with a new owner

So, I guess you’re gonna get the question from the missus,

‘so we saved 5 grand, so why don’t we spend that on a new….’

no we in paying for the car it goes through my business so she never gets to give me earache when i need to spend on the cars 2012 Range Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8
2006 Discovery 3 HSE 260k miles and still going strong with a new owner