Much like wheel bearings, these parts do occasionally wear out and break. They aren't generally serviced / replaced, as it's impossible to tell when (or even if) they will ever wear out on a particular car.
If it was commonplace, then you'd expect to see a number of incidents recorded here :
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/land-rover/freelande...d
As there are none others of what you've recorded, then it can only be assumed to be relatively rare. Thus most likely down to 'wear and tear', and most likely not covered by a warranty.
If all depends on exactly what your warranty does - or does not - cover. However, on a 9 year old car such as this, it is only to be expected that parts will wear out and break. Sometimes with catastrophic results.
If the warranty company don't cover it, then, apart from the ridiculous cost of a new engine, the alternatives would be to get your engine rebuilt, a reconditioned engine fitted, or an engine from a scrapped car fitted.
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