started blowing out white smoke

2006 LAND ROVER FREELANDER
83,000 MILES
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JULIE TODD
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my car passed its mot on 21/12/11, on xmas eve started blowing out white smoke and a burning smell from exhaust, smells sort of hot the car had never done this before and is not showing any warning lights on dashboard, if it passed its emission test, why has it started doing this so son after and what could be the problem. just my luck the warranty has just run out.

Many Thanks

Julie
Jan 10, 2012 at 9:07 PM
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Suspect failed haedgasket coolant loss? oil look normal?
Jan 10, 2012 at 9:17 PM
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