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Replacement chassis repair sections, body panels, exterior hardware and structural parts for Land Rover and Range Rover models from the Series III through to the current L460 and L461 generation. Budget Parts supplies the repair sections, not full chassis frames. All items held in EU stock across our Dutch warehouse network.
Sliding Window Seal seals the sliding side window assembly against the surrounding rear cab body panel. It runs along the window aperture, sealing...
View full detailsDoor Lock Link - LH is the actuation link rod within the push-button door lock mechanism of the Defender 90 and 110. The rod connects the exterior...
View full detailsDoor Top Sliding Screen - LH is the sliding glass panel for the upper door section on the left-hand side of the classic Defender. This screen slid...
View full detailsDoor Top Sliding Screen - RH is the sliding glass panel for the upper door section on the right-hand side of the classic Defender. This screen sli...
View full detailsRear Window Glass for the rear body aperture, in clear glass. It glazes the rear window opening, fitting into the surrounding rubber seal. This is...
View full detailsRear Seat Cushion Latch secures the rear seat cushion of the forward-facing split rear seat, holding the cushion in position and releasing it so th...
View full detailsDoor Check is the rear side door check strap assembly. It links the door to the body pillar, limiting the door's opening travel and holding it at i...
View full detailsLower Tailboard Bracket is the left-hand bracket for the bottom-hinged rear tailboard, part of the tailboard mounting assembly. It secures the low...
View full detailsCorner Bracket - Galvanised - LH on the rear body panel at the tailgate aperture. This galvanised steel bracket is fitted to the body on the left-...
View full detailsHoodstick Drain Channel forms part of the canvas hood (tilt) framework on Truck Cab and Crew Cab bodies. It runs along the hoodstick assembly to c...
View full detailsRear Window Regulator - Right Hand - the mechanism that raises and lowers the rear side door glass on the right-hand side. It mounts inside the re...
View full detailsLand Rover 110 Front Badge - an exterior identification badge carrying the "110" model designation, finished in silver lettering on a black backgro...
View full detailsBracket for body or interior assembly. This mounting bracket is a structural or trim-retention component used in the body assembly.
Hood Grab Handle for the soft top assembly. The handle is fitted to the soft top to provide a hand grip for occupants. It mounts to the hood frame...
View full detailsTailgate Hinge for the drop-side tailgate fitted to the High Capacity Pick Up (HCPU) body variant. This hinge forms the pivoting connection betwee...
View full detailsRear Folding Step Mat for the rear bumper-mounted folding step assembly on the Land Rover Defender 90 and 110. This rubber anti-slip mat fits the ...
View full detailsTailgate Chain supports the drop-down rear tailgate when it is lowered. It links the tailgate to the rear body, limiting the tailgate's downward t...
View full detailsRadiator Grille Panel forming the central front fascia of the Land Rover Defender body. This panel fits the nose section of the vehicle, housing t...
View full detailsBonnet Lock Striker for the hand-operated bonnet latch assembly. This striker pin is the fixed catch component in the bonnet locking system, engag...
View full detailsSill Panel - Rear - LH for the Defender 110 in standard and double cab body configurations. This outer steel sill panel forms the lower rear body ...
View full detailsSill Panel - right-hand rear - within the lower body structure on Double Cab variants. This pressed steel panel fits along the lower edge of the r...
View full detailsWinch Bumper for the Land Rover Defender, in the non-air conditioning configuration. The bumper replaces the standard front bumper assembly and in...
View full detailsRear Door Protection Plate mounts on the exterior of the rear door to shield the panel from stone chips, scuffs and impact damage during loading an...
View full detailsSill Protector Pair - aluminium sill guards that mount along the lower body sills beneath the doors. They shield the sill panels from stone chips,...
View full detailsFront Name Plate – moulded plastic exterior badge fitted to the front of the vehicle. This is the decorative name plate that mounts to the front b...
View full detailsName plate Front Brunel NDER
Name plate Front Brunel DEFE
Bonnet Release Handle is the pull handle that operates the bonnet release mechanism, part of the bonnet latch and release control. Mounted inside ...
View full detailsRear Door Seal for the rear door aperture on Series III and Defender 90 and 110. The rubber seal runs around the perimeter of the rear door apertu...
View full detailsRear Hinge Bracket for the tailgate hinge assembly. The bracket mounts to the rear of the chassis frame and carries the tailgate hinge, locating t...
View full detailsRear Door Finisher for the internal rear door release assembly. This trim panel finisher fits around the interior door release mechanism on the re...
View full detailsRadiator Muff in black, by Exmoor Trim, for the classic Defender radiator protection system. This cover fits over the front grille and radiator on...
View full detailsBracket
Upper Radiator Mounting Bracket that locates and secures the top of the radiator in the cooling system. Fitted to four-cylinder TDi and Td5 applic...
View full detailsFuel Tank Bracket for the fuel tank mounting assembly on the Defender. This steel bracket secures the fuel tank to the chassis, forming part of th...
View full detailsWasher Pump for the rear screen washer system. The pump pressurises the washer fluid circuit to deliver fluid to the rear screen jet. Mounts in th...
View full detailsWiper Nut - the special flanged nut for the windscreen wiper wheel box spindle. The wheel box is the geared pivot housing the wiper arm mounts to; ...
View full detailsWiper Spindle Seal is the seal for the windscreen wiper spindle. It fits around the wiper spindle where it passes through the bulkhead, sealing th...
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"DEFENDER" Decal Tape - bonnet name plate lettering supplied as an adhesive decal tape. Applied to the bonnet, forming the "DEFENDER" model name.
Enhance the protection and safety of your Defender with this front bumper designed for optimal functionality and style. Finished in black, this bum...
View full detailsBonnet Sound Deadening Kit - self-adhesive damping material pre-shaped for the underside of the bonnet. Built from a butyl damping layer bonded to...
View full detailsFootwell Repair Panel for the near-side (N/S) front footwell for 90/110/130 - the pressed floor section at the base of the bulkhead where the occup...
View full detailsFront Door Skin - aluminium outer panel for the front left-hand door, folded over the door frame to form the visible exterior surface of the door. ...
View full detailsTailboard Hinge Bracket Kit provides the bolt-on hinge assembly for a drop-down rear tailboard, mounting the tailboard to the rear body so that it ...
View full detailsTowing Bracket Slider is the sliding tongue section of a Dixon Bate adjustable towing bracket, which sets and locks the hitch at the required heigh...
View full detailsBonnet Protector - a 3 mm aluminium plate that mounts over the bonnet to shield the panel from stone chips and debris. It is pressed to the bonnet...
View full detailsSafari Rear Door Skin - Lower Half. The outer sheet-metal panel for the bottom half of the rear side door (the Safari door), supplied as a repair s...
View full detailsBody Panels and Exterior Parts
Land Rover exterior panels take regular punishment. Doors dent, bonnets corrode at the front edge, wings crack around the arch, and mirrors get clipped. On vehicles used both on-road and off-road, body wear is part of ownership rather than an exception.
Budget Parts stocks replacement Land Rover body panels and exterior parts across the core Land Rover and Range Rover range. This includes doors, front wings, bonnets, tailgate shells and mirror housings for Discovery 3 parts, Discovery 4 parts, Freelander 2 parts, Range Rover L322 parts, Range Rover L405 parts and Defender models. Each linked collection can be filtered by category above the grid to isolate body and chassis components.
On Discovery 1 and Discovery 2, body issues tend to centre on door bottoms, sunroof seals and window regulator wear. On Discovery 4, door mirror replacement is a frequent exterior repair. Fitment varies between early and late production, so model-specific selection matters. Defender door hinges are another category that sees regular replacement work. Renewing worn hinges restores alignment and closure, preventing the familiar door drop caused by worn hinge pins.
On the Range Rover L405, correct panel specification is especially important because of the aluminium body structure. The wrong alloy grade or fastener type can create fitment issues, material stress and long-term corrosion problems at mixed-metal contact points.
When fitting a new door or bonnet, renew the waist seal and captive nuts at the same time. Reusing degraded seals or stretched fasteners is one of the most frequent causes of repeat leaks and rattles after panel replacement.
Not every buyer is repairing accident damage or corrosion. Many are improving vehicle function in demanding use. Exterior upgrades should be selected with the same logic as repair parts: correct fitment, reliable operation and practical benefit.
Electric side steps on Discovery 4 and Range Rover models often fail mechanically with age. Replacement units restore correct factory operation. For harder off-road use, fixed rock sliders and side steps offer direct sill protection on Defender models. On technical terrain, sill damage quickly becomes expensive when the vehicle is used without proper side protection.
For LED auxiliary lighting and light bar upgrades, see the dedicated Lazer Land Rover lighting parts collection.
Structural RepairStructural integrity is the foundation of any Land Rover. In the European climate, road salt and moisture accelerate internal metal deterioration, often leading to inspection failure. When corrosion is already established, correct repair sections are generally a better solution than temporary patch work.
Budget Parts stocks chassis repair sections and structural parts, not full replacement chassis frames. For most localised corrosion, removing the damaged area and welding in the correct repair section restores roadworthiness without the labour cost of a full frame swap.
The Discovery 2 rear crossmember is the most documented structural failure point in the Discovery 2 parts range (filter to body and chassis above the grid), typically corroding from the inside out. Adjacent outriggers should be inspected at the same time, because they usually deteriorate at a similar rate. On Discovery 3 and Discovery 4 models, rear chassis arch sections and rear lower rails are primary failure zones that require properly formed steel repair sections to restore strength.
For Defender owners, galvanised bulkhead repair panels and footwell sections provide stronger long-term resistance against repeat corrosion. The same principle applies to the Classic Defender parts range generally: repairing the affected section properly at the first stage is usually cheaper than allowing the damage to spread into multiple structural areas.
When ordering body panels or fasteners for a Range Rover L405, confirm alloy and fastener compatibility before fitting. Mixing standard steel fasteners into aluminium panel mounting points sets up an electrolytic corrosion cell that surfaces six to twelve months later as bubbling around the fixing.
Misdiagnosis is expensive on Land Rover body and chassis work. Replacing visible panels without checking seals, mounting points or adjoining structural sections often leads to repeat labour, poor fitment and preventable corrosion returning around the repair.
Understanding where each Land Rover model typically fails helps identify the correct parts before the repair begins. This repair-first approach avoids treating surface symptoms while the underlying structural or fitment issue remains unresolved.
| Model | Primary body and exterior issues | Primary structural and chassis issues | Recommended hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender and Series III | Door skin corrosion, worn hinges, leaking door tops | Bulkhead corners, footwells, rear crossmembers | Galvanised hinges, stainless bolt kits |
| Discovery 2 | Door bottom rot, leaking sunroof seals, window regulator issues | Rear crossmember internal rot, rear outriggers | Body-to-chassis mounting kits |
| Discovery 3 and Discovery 4 | Tailgate handle failure, wheel arch trim loss, mirror motor wear | Rear chassis arch sections, air suspension mounts | Trim clips, arch rivets |
| Range Rover L322 | Lower tailgate shell corrosion, rear arch bubbling, sill deterioration | Rear subframe mounts, inner sill sections | Tailgate struts, handle assemblies |
| Range Rover L405 | Electrolytic corrosion, door seal shrinkage | Front subframe mounting points, lower arm bushings | Correct alloy fasteners, waist seals |
| Range Rover Sport L320 | Tailgate latch failure, mirror arm corrosion, side step motor wear | Sill sections, rear chassis rails | Tailgate latch, mounting fixings |
| Freelander 1 and Freelander 2 | Rear wheel arch rust, door handle fatigue, wiper arm corrosion | Rear subframe mounting points, suspension towers | Subframe bolts, captive nuts |
Internal corrosion is the most documented structural failure on the L318 platform.
Repair sections are standard practice, usually combined with outrigger inspection and replacement where necessary.
Bulkhead corrosion starts around the lower corners and footwells. Worn hinges create poor alignment and door drop.
Galvanised repair panels and hinge kits provide a durable fix.
Corrosion develops around rear chassis arch sections and lower rails. Surface patching is rarely enough.
Properly formed steel repair sections are required to restore strength.
Lower tailgate corrosion and sill deterioration are frequent.
Tailgate shells, sill repair sections and associated hardware are often needed to maintain rigidity and fit.
Electrolytic corrosion occurs where incompatible metals meet.
Correct panel specification and compatible fixings are essential for long-term reliability.
Rear wheel arch corrosion and subframe mounting wear are common.
Correct repair panels and mounting hardware help preserve alignment and handling.
Age-related corrosion in door tops and bulkhead corners is expected.
Galvanised components are the preferred long-term solution for restoration work.
Five issues that drive repeat work and parts reorders. Each is preventable at the order stage.
A one-size-fits-all approach does not work on Land Rover repairs. A Discovery 4 has a very different corrosion and hardware profile from a Series III. One vehicle may need galvanised door hardware and bulkhead sections, while another requires aluminium-compatible fasteners and correct panel materials to prevent mixed-metal corrosion.
Identifying known failure zones early, often before they appear as an inspection failure, allows the repair to remain targeted. This prevents a local issue from developing into a broader structural defect that requires major disassembly and significantly higher labour cost.
In the Netherlands this inspection is the APK, and in Belgium it is the Keuring. Structural corrosion, chassis condition and deteriorated body sections are central inspection concerns on older Land Rovers. High-quality repair sections such as crossmembers, outriggers, sill sections and bulkhead repairs are often necessary to maintain roadworthiness and pass inspection standards for EU road use. Official RDW Periodic Technical Inspection guidance explains how structural corrosion and bodywork are assessed in the Netherlands.
Mounting HardwareA body panel replacement is only as reliable as the hardware securing it. This is where many DIY repairs fail. A replacement door installed without a fresh waist seal will often leak, while a bonnet fitted without renewed captive nuts can develop persistent movement and rattles.
Budget Parts stocks the small components that make major repairs complete: door and window seals, trim clips, fir-tree fasteners, specialist rivets, body-to-chassis mounting bolts and related brackets. These items are frequently reordered because they are commonly damaged during disassembly or already degraded before the repair starts. See also Land Rover hardware and fasteners for the broader fastener range.
Whenever structural sections are replaced, mounting hardware should be inspected at the same time. Fresh corrosion-resistant fixings help ensure the repair lasts for years rather than for a single season.
Technical GuidesDeeper diagnostic and engineering reference for the chassis and body failure modes covered above.
Engineering explanation of the L318 rear crossmember corrosion mode, outrigger inspection method and the correct repair section approach.
Discovery 2 rear crossmember corrosion guideReference covering L322 (2002 to 2012) common issues including tailgate shell corrosion, sill deterioration and the structural failure points relevant to inspection and repair section planning.
Range Rover L322 bodywork and structural failure points guideTechnical breakdown of Freelander 2 L359 (2006 to 2014) common faults including rear arch corrosion, subframe mounting wear and the body-side repairs most often needed before inspection.
Freelander 2 faults and modifications guideBudget Parts stocks Discovery 4 body panels including doors, front wings and door mirrors with LHD compatibility clearly stated where fitment is directional. Replacement electric side step systems and exterior trim components are available within this collection. See Discovery 4 parts and filter to body and chassis above the grid to view the current Discovery 4 selection.
No. Budget Parts supplies chassis repair sections, outriggers, crossmembers, mounting brackets and structural panels, not full replacement chassis frames. For most localised corrosion this is the standard repair approach, allowing the damaged area to be cut out and a correctly formed repair section welded in without the labour and shipping cost of a full chassis swap.
Yes. Budget Parts body panels and exterior parts are sourced for the EU market. Where fitment is directional, such as mirrors or specific bulkhead sections, LHD compatibility is stated on the listing. Many exterior panels are non-directional and fit all configurations. Each listing is checked for correct application before despatch.
It is highly recommended. Trim clips and waist seals often break or lose sealing tension during removal. Replacing these small parts helps produce a water-tight, rattle-free finish and reduces the risk of future corrosion inside the new panel. Budget Parts stocks the matching seals and hardware so the repair can be completed properly in one order.
Yes. Section repair is the standard approach for localised corrosion. The Discovery 2 (L318, produced 1998 to 2004) is the most documented case: the rear crossmember typically corrodes from inside the box section, with outriggers deteriorating at a similar rate. Removing the damaged area and welding in the correct repair section restores structural integrity without the labour cost of a full chassis replacement. Budget Parts stocks the repair sections commonly required for this work.
The Range Rover L405 (2013 to 2022) uses an aluminium body structure on the D7u platform. Standard steel or zinc-plated fasteners in direct contact with aluminium panels create an electrolytic corrosion cell, which surfaces as bubbling around the fixing within six to twelve months. Correct alloy or coated fasteners specified for aluminium body work prevent this. The same applies to the Range Rover Sport L494 and Discovery 5 L462, which share the D7u platform.
Delivery to nearby EU countries such as Belgium and Germany is typically within one to two working days from the Dutch warehouse network. There are no customs delays because stock is held within the EU. Shipping cost and VAT are calculated at checkout based on destination.
Updated: 17 May 2026