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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.
Side Cover Gasket sealing the cylinder-block side cover (tappet inspection cover) to the block face on diesel engines. The side cover closes the p...
View full detailsToggle Switch is a two-position on/off switch in the dashboard switchgear, controlling the instrument and panel lighting circuit. The sprung toggl...
View full detailsSlipper pad
Swivel Housing Washer for the swivel pin housing drain plug, part of the front axle swivel assembly. The sealing washer fits beneath the drain plu...
View full detailsCoolant - Blue RTU pre-mixed engine coolant and antifreeze for older Land Rover models. Ready to use straight from the container - no dilution req...
View full detailsFuel Filter Element for the carburettor fuel supply circuit on Land Rover V8 petrol engines. Fitted in-line on the fuel feed pipe between the fuel...
View full detailsDrive Shaft Housing Bolt securing the drive shaft (swivel/stub axle) housing to the axle case. An M10 double-hex (twelve-point) headed bolt used a...
View full detailsCourtesy Lamp Switch is the door-pillar plunger switch in the interior lighting circuit. Mounted in the door aperture, it is released when a door ...
View full detailsBrake Pipe Union - a male tube-nut fitting that secures a flared 3/16" (4.75mm) hydraulic pipe end into a female union, T-piece or cylinder port. ...
View full detailsBolt, M8 thread x 30mm length. A threaded fastener used to secure components within the vehicle assembly. In the M8 x 30 designation, M8 is the no...
View full detailsFront Cover Gasket seals the timing cover to the front face of the cylinder block on the V8 petrol engine. It fits between the front cover and the...
View full detailsOil Pressure Switch for the V8 petrol engine, forming part of the engine oil pressure warning circuit within the lubrication system. The switch th...
View full detailsDrive Pin Fastener is a two-piece push-in fixing used to retain interior trim and ducting panels. The fastener body is pushed through aligned hole...
View full detailsVoor LT77 versnellingsbak
Spark Plug Ignition component for the Rover V8 petrol engine. Threaded into the cylinder head, it carries the high-voltage current from the igniti...
View full detailsFacia Louvre Vent Housing for air-conditioned models, mounted in the facia as part of the cabin air distribution system. It carries the directiona...
View full detailsEngine Mounting Rubber is a bonded rubber-to-metal isolator in the powertrain mounting assembly. It sits between the mounting bracket and the chass...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing - Diff Pinion - Outer is the outer pinion bearing in the differential final drive assembly, supporting the pinion shaft where ...
View full detailsLocking plate
Shock Absorber Washer for the rear suspension, outer position. This washer fits over the rear shock absorber mounting, seating against the rubber ...
View full detailsCrankshaft Oil Seal - Rear for the rear crankshaft oil sealing assembly of the 300 TDi engine. Seated in the rear crankshaft seal housing at the f...
View full detailsGearbox Mainshaft Oil Seal, fitted where the mainshaft passes through the gearbox casing on the 5-speed manual transmission. It runs against the r...
View full detailsClutch Kit is a matched three-piece clutch assembly for the 2.5L 200TDi and 300TDi turbo diesel engines with manual transmission. The kit renews t...
View full detailsBrake Pipe Union - a female union fitting for 3/16" (4.75mm) hydraulic brake pipe, with an M10 x 1mm thread. Machined from brass, it threads onto ...
View full detailsBrake Disc, front, vented. Part of the front braking system. The disc mounts to the front wheel hub and rotates with the wheel; the brake caliper ...
View full detailsBrake Disc - Solid - Rear is the rear brake disc, mounting to the rear hub and providing the friction surface the brake pads clamp against during b...
View full detailsFlange Head Screw, metric M6 x 20 mm. The integral flange beneath the hex head spreads the clamping load over a wider area and helps resist looseni...
View full detailsSpeedometer Drive Gear for the LT230 transfer box, located on the rear output and driving the speedometer take-off. This is the 20-tooth gear, ide...
View full detailsAutomatic Drive Belt Tensioner for the front-end accessory drive system, maintaining correct tension across the auxiliary belt that drives the alte...
View full detailsRubber Mounting A flexible rubber isolation mount used in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system and air-cleaner assembly. It locates and supp...
View full detailsPower Steering Belt (Vee drive belt) for the 3.5L V8 petrol engine accessory drive. This belt runs between the crankshaft pulley and the power ste...
View full detailsBolt 5/16" UNF x 2" is a hex-head set bolt with a 5/16-inch Unified National Fine (UNF) thread at 24 threads per inch and a 2-inch shank length. I...
View full detailsRocker Cover Gasket for the V8 petrol engine, cork construction. The gasket seals the joint between the rocker cover and the cylinder head, contai...
View full detailsCoolant Expansion Tank Cap – the pressure-relief cap that seals the cooling system's expansion (header) tank. Rated to 15 psi, it holds the system...
View full detailsRelay - 12V automotive changeover relay with a 30A contact rating. The five-pin (SPDT) configuration provides both normally-open and normally-clos...
View full detailsRocker Cover Gasket for the 2.5L 300TDi diesel engine, sealing the interface between the rocker cover and the cylinder head. Installed at the top ...
View full detailsLock Washer for the steering box assembly. Fitted beneath a steering box fastener to lock it against rotation, holding the joint secure under stee...
View full detailsFlasher Unit, an electronic direction-indicator flasher relay for towing applications. It regulates the flash rate of the direction indicators and...
View full detailsscrew M5 x 12
Nyloc Nut with a 3/4" UNF thread, used as a locknut on heavy suspension joints. A nylon insert set into the crown of the nut deforms over the bolt...
View full detailsBall Joint for the anti-roll bar drop link. It forms the pivoting connection at the end of the anti-roll bar, linking the bar to the suspension so ...
View full detailsHex Nut, 7/16" UNF, plain steel. This full hex nut secures the door top to the door base on Series models and is used at other 7/16" UNF fixing po...
View full detailsTrim Clip is a panel-retaining fastener used to secure interior door casing and exterior bodyside and drip-rail trim to the body. Part of the body...
View full detailsClutch Slave Cylinder, part of the hydraulic clutch release circuit on manual transmission applications. Mounted at the clutch housing, it receive...
View full detailsFlanged Screw, M8 x 20mm. A hex-head set screw with an integral flange beneath the head that spreads the clamping load and acts as a built-in washe...
View full detailsFlange Screw, M6 x 16mm. A hex-head set screw with an integral flange beneath the head that spreads the clamping load and acts as a built-in washer...
View full detailsCoolant Temperature Sensor threads into the cylinder head and reports engine coolant temperature to the engine management system and the instrument...
View full detailsEdge Clip - push-on edge clip that grips the flange of an interior trim panel, retaining both the panel and the wiring harness routed along its edg...
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 →