Have you checked all your wing to inner valance bolts are nice and tight? also the cowl, bonnet fittings. It might possibly be bits of bodywork moving against each other.

Another area to check would be the wooden rocker panels under the doors, if any of the woodwork is shot then its possible the body tub is creaking as it flexes.



Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE