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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.
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Low Range Gear
Brake Drum - 10 Inch for the wheel brake assembly on early short wheelbase Series Land Rovers. Fits the 10-inch drum brake system used on SWB (88"...
View full detailsSide Flasher Repeater Lamp Lep
Rear Halfshaft for the Salisbury rear axle, 24-spline, left-hand side. The halfshaft transmits drive from the differential through the axle casing...
View full detailsLocation Pin
Oil Filter Gearbox
Wiper Cable Tube
Gasket
Oil Seal for the transfer section of the LT95 combined gearbox and transfer unit, sealing the rear mainshaft. It runs on the rear mainshaft where ...
View full detailsSpring Pin for the LT95 four-speed gearbox, used in the gear selector mechanism. The hollow, sprung roll pin locates and retains selector componen...
View full detailsOil Seal for the LT95 four-speed gearbox, retaining lubricant within the gearbox and transfer casing. It runs against a rotating shaft to keep gea...
View full detailsExhaust Valve Guide is pressed into the cylinder head to support and align the exhaust valve. It locates the valve stem so the valve seats squarel...
View full detailsFlywheel Ring Gear (starter ring gear) for the diesel flywheel, part of the clutch and flywheel assembly. The toothed ring is fitted around the fl...
View full detailsWater Temperature Gauge - a 12V dashboard instrument indicating engine coolant temperature. Mounted in the instrument panel, it displays coolant t...
View full detailsGearbox Selector Block - the in/out selector block for 1st and 2nd gear. Part of the gearbox selector mechanism, guiding the selector movement whe...
View full detailsSuitable for negative earth series.
Differential Shim - 0.060in. Fitted during differential assembly to set bearing preload and gear alignment. Shim thickness is selected against mea...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Shim - 0.052in. Fitted between the pinion head and its bearing to set pinion depth and preload during differential setup. Shim...
View full detailsDifferential Shim - 0.048in. 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 detailsDifferential Shim, 0.038in, used during differential build to set bearing preload and gear mesh. It sits against the differential carrier side bea...
View full detailsratchet assy
Worm Speedo
Differential Spindle
Crankshaft Thrust Washer - 0.010in oversize, supplied as a pair. Fitted at the centre main bearing of the four-cylinder engine to control cranksha...
View full detailsCrankshaft Thrust Washer - 0.0075in oversize, supplied as a pair. Fitted at the centre main bearing of the four-cylinder engine to control cranksh...
View full detailsShackle Plate for the rear leaf spring shackle assembly, in the extended (long) form used on the heavier-duty chassis. It locates the outer eye of...
View full detailsShackle Plate for the rear leaf spring shackle assembly. The shackle plate links the rear eye of the leaf spring to the chassis mounting, allowing ...
View full detailsValve Push Rod
Alternator Belt for the 2.5L four-cylinder petrol engine. This drive belt runs from the crankshaft pulley to the alternator, turning the alternator...
View full detailsCrankshaft - 3-Bearing
Track Rod Tube - 109.5cm - Part-Threaded Ends
Bolt with a 5/16" UNF thread and a shank length of 2-3/4 inches. A standard-thread fastener used in assembly of the four-cylinder engine. Applies ...
View full detailsLocating Screw for the engine. A locating screw sets and holds the position of a component against its mounting during assembly. Applies to the 2....
View full detailsFront Exhaust Pipe for petrol applications. This is the front section of the exhaust system, carrying gases from the exhaust manifold rearward to t...
View full detailsSpring Shackle Distance Tube for the rear leaf spring shackle assembly. This spacer tube sets the correct spacing between the shackle plates, maint...
View full detailsFlywheel Ring Gear for four-cylinder petrol engines. The ring gear is shrink-fitted to the periphery of the flywheel and meshes with the starter mo...
View full detailsDistance Piece - a machined spacer in the axle and suspension assembly, specified for the 1-Ton Military configuration. It sets the standoff betwe...
View full detailsWiper Motor Shaft & Gear is the internal drive shaft and gear for the central windscreen wiper motor, providing a 120-degree sweep. It transmi...
View full detailsRadiator Panel for the front-end assembly on Series III models. This panel forms the surround and support structure for the radiator, integrating w...
View full detailsReplace or upgrade the front outer wing panel on your Series 2/3 Land Rover with this aluminium panel designed for Right-Hand Side (RHS) and Left-H...
View full detailsHeater Air Intake Trim fits the front wing air intake of the heating and ventilation system. It finishes the fresh-air intake aperture in the wing...
View full detailsAir Vent Mechanism - operating mechanism for the dash-mounted fresh-air ventilator. Controls the opening and closing of the bulkhead air vent flap...
View full detailsNumber Plate Lamp Plinth is the mounting base for the rear number plate lamp, fixing the lamp unit to the bodywork above the number plate. It loca...
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 detailsRear Sill for the left-hand side, in the high cab body configuration. The sill is the structural panel running along the lower edge of the body be...
View full detailsBuffer stop for the rear end door. Cushions the door against the body on the hinge side, limiting travel and preventing metal-to-metal contact.
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.
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 →