Cedwat
To my ear, that sounds like the timing chain guides and not the supercharger.
There is a similar problem to yours here: https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic50238.html
As JP points out - a simple test is to remove the supercharger belt and see if the noise disappears.
Despite everything, these engines really are superb but I would not consider one that had not had the timing chains guides replaced. I would also be very wary of any Land Rover dealer that told you these engines often make this kind of noise. If it were me, I would probably keep looking.
Good luck whatever you decide.
Cheers, Mark Current Cars:
MY11 5.0 SC Stornoway - sold
MY06 TD6 Zambezi - sold
1997 BMW E36 M3 Evolution Convertible Estoril
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