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Parts for the classic Land Rover Defender 90, 110 and 130, covering L315 and L316 models built from 1983 to 2016. This collection does not include the Defender L663. Over 5,900 parts available across Genuine, OEM, and aftermarket quality tiers, for 200Tdi, 300Tdi, TD5, and Puma engine families.
Front Camshaft Bearing for the valvetrain of the 2.5L four-cylinder diesel and petrol engines. It supports the front journal of the camshaft withi...
View full detailsConnecting Rod Nut for the big-end of the 2.5L four-cylinder diesel and petrol engines. It secures the big-end bearing cap to the connecting rod, ...
View full detailsConnecting Rod Bolt for the four-cylinder engine, part of the connecting-rod and big-end bearing assembly. It clamps the big-end bearing cap to th...
View full detailsHose
Air Flow Sensor for the V8 EFI petrol engine management system, mounted in the intake tract between the air filter and the throttle. Measures the ...
View full detailsOil Pump O-Ring seals the oil pump to the cylinder block in the engine lubrication system. It seals the joint between the pump and its mounting fa...
View full detailsTurbocharger for the forced-induction system of the 2.5L 300 TDi diesel engine, supplied complete with the mid manifold section. Driven by exhaust...
View full detailsCamshaft Dowel Pin for the 2.5L 300 TDi turbocharged diesel engine, part of the front timing drive arrangement. The dowel pin fixes the angular po...
View full detailsValve Spring for the cylinder head valvetrain. Fitted over the valve stem, it holds the valve closed against its seat and keeps the follower in con...
View full detailsHeater Pipe carries engine coolant through the heater circuit on the 2.5L 300TDi turbo diesel. It routes coolant between the engine and the heater...
View full detailsInlet Valve operates in the cylinder head valvetrain of the 2.5L 300TDi turbo diesel engine. It seals against the inlet valve seat and opens to ad...
View full detailsPower Steering Pump Pulley mounts on the power steering pump within the engine's auxiliary drive on the 2.5L 300TDi turbo diesel. Driven by the au...
View full detailsFuel Injector for the 2.5L 300TDi 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine. This direct injection fuel injector delivers metered, atomised fuel into the pre...
View full detailsConnecting Rod Bush is the small-end bearing bush pressed into the little-end of the connecting rod. It forms the bearing surface for the gudgeon ...
View full detailsEngine Piston for the 2.5L 300 TDi diesel engine, supplied in standard bore size. The piston runs in the cylinder bore and transfers combustion pr...
View full detailsFlywheel Housing Gasket for the 200 TDi diesel engine, sealing the joint between the flywheel (or drive plate) housing and the rear face of the cra...
View full detailsInlet Rocker Arm operates on the rocker shaft in the 200TDi diesel valvetrain. Driven by the pushrod, it transfers camshaft motion to open the inl...
View full detailsCamshaft Retaining Plate for the four-cylinder engine. Bolted to the front face of the cylinder block behind the camshaft gear, it locates the cams...
View full detailsInjector O-Ring (Large) - the larger of the two sealing O-rings fitted to each fuel injector, sealing the injector into the fuel rail. Fitted to t...
View full detailsFront Shock Absorber is a cellular-dynamic damper for the front axle, valved for a +2in (50mm) raised ride height. It uses a cellular foam insert ...
View full detailsCarburettor Conversion Kit - replaces the twin Stromberg or SU carburettor setup on the Rover V8 with a single four-barrel carburettor mounted on a...
View full detailsTow Hitch Locking Pin (R-Clip) is the spring-steel retaining clip that secures the tow pin in an adjustable tow hitch. It pushes through the hole i...
View full detailsTowing Bracket Slider Lock Pin is the pin that locks the vertical slider of a Dixon Bate adjustable-height towing bracket at the selected height. ...
View full detailsTowing Hitch Pin is the 25mm locking pin for the Dixon Bate 3.5 tonne ball, jaw and pin hitch (DA2123 / RTC8159), retaining the coupling jaw closed...
View full detailsLocking Nut for the steering linkage, securing the adjustable joint onto a heavy-duty drag link or steering rod. Once the joint is set to the corre...
View full detailsFront Twin Shock Tower (Pair) - an uprated front shock absorber mounting set for coil-sprung suspension that allows a second shock absorber to be f...
View full detailsWheel Nut Cover Removal Tool for Land Rover alloy wheel locking nut covers. This dedicated tool is designed to grip and extract the protective pla...
View full detailsPropshaft Universal Joint for V8 driveline applications. The universal joint lets the propeller shaft transmit drive through the changing angle be...
View full detailsAE Camshaft Bearing Set 4 Pcs
Valve Guide for the Rover V8 cylinder head. Pressed into the cylinder head, the guide supports the valve stem and keeps the valve concentric with ...
View full detailsDifferential Cross Shaft for the Land Rover-type differential. The cross shaft locates through the differential case and carries the two differenti...
View full detailsDifferential Shim - 0.060in. Fitted during differential assembly to set bearing preload and gear alignment. Shim thickness is selected against mea...
View full detailsDifferential Shim, 0.040in, used during differential build to set bearing preload and gear mesh. It sits against the differential carrier side bea...
View full detailsBlanking Plug is a rubber grommet used to seal unused 1-inch (25.4 mm) diameter holes in body panels, bulkheads and floor sections. The plug press...
View full detailsWoodruff Key - Camshaft Chainwheel for the 4-cylinder engine timing assembly. This Woodruff key locates the camshaft chainwheel on the camshaft no...
View full detailsParts for the classic Land Rover Defender 90, 110 and 130, covering L315 and L316 models built from 1983 to 2016. This collection does not include the Defender L663. Over 5,900 parts available across Genuine, OEM, and aftermarket quality tiers, for 200Tdi, 300Tdi, TD5, and Puma engine families.
This collection covers the classic Land Rover Defender produced from 1983 to 2016, in three body lengths: the 90 (short wheelbase), the 110 (long wheelbase), and the 130 (crew cab and high-capacity load variants). These span two platform designations. L315 refers to the earlier platform in use from 1983. L316 refers to the revised platform introduced in the early 1990s and used through to final production in January 2016.
This collection does not cover the current-generation Defender L663, introduced in 2020. Parts for the L663 are held separately under Land Rover Defender parts.
Engine FamiliesFour diesel engine families account for the majority of classic Defender rebuilds and restorations supported by this collection.
The 200Tdi was introduced in 1990 and produced through to 1994. It is a direct-injection turbodiesel known for mechanical simplicity. Common service and rebuild requirements include the head gasket, water pump, injector seals, and thermostat.
The 300Tdi ran from 1994 to 1998. It uses a belt-driven timing system and a revised cylinder head. Timing belt and water pump replacement is the highest-priority service interval on this engine. Complete timing kit assemblies for the 300Tdi are stocked.
The TD5 ran from 1998 to 2007 and was Land Rover's first electronically managed Defender engine. It introduced an integrated injector harness routed through the rocker cover, a revised fuel delivery system, and full ECU control. Commonly replaced components include the rocker cover gasket, injector harness, and exhaust manifold.
The Puma TDCi variants ran from 2007 to 2016. A 2.4 litre unit was used from 2007 to 2011, replaced by a 2.2 litre unit from 2011 onwards. Common service requirements include EGR components, cooling system parts, and turbo-related items.
Defenders built before 1990 and fitted with earlier units including the 2.25 petrol, 2.5 normally-aspirated diesel, or V8 petrol are also supported where parts cross-reference with the L315 platform. Use the engine filter or search by OEM part number for these variants.
Engine family production date ranges per Land Rover workshop manual specifications and the Land Rover parts catalogue for L315 and L316 platforms.
Some components differ between the 90, 110, and 130. Propshafts, chassis outriggers, fuel tanks, body tub sections, and wheelbase-specific brackets are body-length dependent. Where a part is specific to one or two body lengths, the product listing states this.
Components that fit across all three body lengths include most engine parts, brake components, axle rebuild kits, and electrical items. No body-length filter is needed for those categories.
Quality TiersParts in this collection are available in three quality tiers, each suited to different rebuild priorities and budgets.
Genuine Land Rover parts are original components produced by or for Land Rover to factory specification. These are the correct choice where an exact factory-spec replacement is required.
OEM-equivalent parts are produced by the original component manufacturer, often the same supplier that produced the part for Land Rover during original production. These offer factory-level quality at a lower price point than branded genuine parts and are widely used in professional workshop settings.
Aftermarket parts are third-party manufactured alternatives. Quality varies by supplier and application. For high-wear consumable items these are frequently a practical and cost-effective choice.
Use the quality filter on the left to narrow results by tier.
VIN LookupThe 17-character VIN on your Defender's identification plate encodes the body variant, engine family, and model year. For any part where fitment is uncertain, the VIN is the most reliable starting point for confirmation.
Budget Parts supports VIN-based fitment enquiries via the contact page. If you are unsure whether a part is correct for your specific Defender, use the part number search or submit an enquiry before ordering.
Related CategoriesSearching for a specific part type rather than browsing the full catalogue? The following collections group classic Defender components by category:
Propshafts, universal joints, and drivetrain rebuild components.
Land Rover driveshaft parts →The most reliable method is the VIN plate, usually found on the driver's side A-post or on a plate inside the door aperture. The engine code within the VIN confirms the engine family. As a general guide based on production dates: the 200Tdi was fitted from 1990 to 1994, the 300Tdi from 1994 to 1998, the TD5 from 1998 to 2007, and the Puma TDCi from 2007 to 2016. Defenders built before 1990 used earlier petrol and diesel units. The engine stamp on the block itself also confirms the variant if the VIN plate is absent or damaged.
No. Classic Defenders use era-specific loom designs that are not interchangeable between engine generations. The TD5 uses a loom that integrates with the ECU and routes the injector harness through the rocker cover, which is incompatible with earlier Tdi wiring architecture. Puma TDCi looms differ again due to the revised engine management system. Always match the loom to both the engine family and body length (90, 110, or 130) when ordering.
Wheelbase-specific components include propshafts, fuel tanks, chassis outriggers, body tub sections, and some bracket assemblies. Most mechanical components are shared across all three body lengths, including engine internals, brake components, axle rebuild parts, and the majority of electrical items. Product listings on this page state body-length fitment where it is relevant.
Some parts do cross-reference between the classic Defender and the Discovery 1, particularly for the 200Tdi engine, which shares components with the Discovery 1 200Tdi unit. Axle components also overlap to a degree between the two platforms. Cross-referencing by part number is essential before ordering, as not all apparently similar parts are dimensionally or functionally interchangeable. Use the part number search or contact Budget Parts with your VIN if you are unsure.
Genuine parts are Land Rover-branded components produced to original factory specification. OEM-equivalent parts are made by the original component supplier, often the same manufacturer that supplied Land Rover during production, and offer comparable quality without the Land Rover brand premium. Aftermarket parts are third-party alternatives that vary in quality by supplier. All three tiers are available in this collection and can be filtered using the quality selector.
The final classic Defender left the Solihull production line in January 2016, marking the end of a model that had been in continuous production since 1983. The current-generation Defender L663 is a separate vehicle on a different platform and is not covered by this collection.
The following guides cover engine-specific maintenance and component topics relevant to the Defender models in this collection. Each article provides detailed technical context and links back to the relevant parts.
A technical reference covering the 300Tdi engine's known weak points, service priorities, and the components most commonly required for a full rebuild or preventive overhaul.
Defender 300Tdi guide →Covers the TD5 exhaust manifold cracking failure in detail, including inspection method, replacement options, and why stud quality matters for a lasting repair.
Td5 exhaust manifold guide →A maintenance and fault reference for the Puma 2.4 TDCi engine fitted to post-2007 Defenders, covering EGR, cooling, and turbo-related service requirements.
Defender 2.4 TDCi guide →