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LR161703O - Drive Shaft – Rear

- €153,20
€153,20
€153,20 - €153,20
€153,20
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Brand ODM
Rear Drive Shaft - halfshaft in the rear axle drive assembly.

Transmits torque from the rear differential output to the rear wheel hub. Constant-velocity joints at the inboard and outboard ends allow the shaft to deliver a steady output speed throughout suspension travel, without the speed fluctuation a plain universal joint would introduce.

Typically replaced when a joint develops play, knocks under load or when pulling away, or when a split joint boot has allowed grease loss and dirt ingress into the joint.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender New 2020+
Land Rover Discovery 5 2017+ (L462)
Fitment Notes DISCOVERY 5 2017+ (L462) — Rear axle drive shaft. Nitra plant build from VIN K2000001
NEW DEFENDER 2020+ (L663) — Rear axle drive shaft. 2.0L PHEV, 2.0L I4 Diesel/Petrol, 3.0L I6 Diesel/Petrol, 5.0L V8 Petrol
Alternative Codes
LR161703OLR161703

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  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days after dispatch.
  • Outside EU/UK: contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the LR161703O rear drive shaft for?
The LR161703O rear drive shaft is a halfshaft in the rear axle drive assembly, transmitting torque from the rear differential output to the rear wheel hub. It fits the Discovery 5 (2017+) and New Defender L663 (2020+), with constant-velocity joints at each end for smooth drive through suspension travel.
What are the signs a rear drive shaft needs replacing?
Signs a rear drive shaft needs replacing include a knocking noise under load or when pulling away, play at the joints, or a split joint boot that has lost grease and let in dirt. Once a CV joint develops play, the shaft is typically renewed rather than repaired.
Which side of the vehicle does this fit?
This is the rear axle drive shaft for the Discovery 5 and New Defender L663. Fitment can differ between left and right and by engine, so confirm your side and build with the VIN. The Discovery 5 application is the Nitra plant build from VIN K2000001.
Does this fit all Defender engines?
This rear drive shaft covers the New Defender L663 across the 2.0L PHEV, 2.0L four-cylinder diesel and petrol, 3.0L six-cylinder diesel and petrol, and 5.0L V8 petrol. Confirm your exact build with the VIN, since rear driveline parts can vary by drivetrain.