Land Rover Series 2 & 3 Parts

Parts for Land Rover Series II, Series IIA, and Series III, produced from 1958 to 1985. Covers short wheelbase (88-inch) and long wheelbase (109-inch) configurations. Series I is a separate collection. Use your Commission Number to confirm fitment before ordering.

What This Collection Covers

This collection covers Land Rover Series II (1958 to 1961), Series IIA (1961 to 1971), and Series III (1971 to 1985) in both short wheelbase and long wheelbase configurations. It does not cover Series I vehicles. Series I parts are held in a separate collection.

The three generations in this collection share the same core body-on-frame ladder chassis, a two-speed transfer gearbox, and a four-speed manual main gearbox. Wheelbase options from Series II onward were 88 inches (short wheelbase, referred to as SWB) and 109 inches (long wheelbase, referred to as LWB). Parts compatibility is not uniform across the three generations, and wheelbase is a fitment variable for a significant number of components including body panels, wiring looms, propshafts, and floor sections.

The 2.25-litre petrol and diesel engines are shared across Series IIA and Series III, and engine internals for these units carry across both generations in most cases. Other components, including wiring configurations, swivel housing seals, and certain axle parts, differ between generations and between sub-variants within the Series III production run. A 1980 update introduced five main bearing crankshafts to the 2.25-litre engines. A 1982 update increased the Series III half shaft drive spline count from 10 to 24, which affects axle half shaft selection for late Series III vehicles.

LWB Series IIA models were available with a 2.6-litre straight-six petrol engine. Series III LWB models used the Salisbury rear axle as standard. The Stage 1 V8 variant, produced from 1979 to 1985, used a 3.5-litre Rover V8 and the LT95 gearbox; this was an LWB-only production variant with some component differences from standard Series III specification.

Confirming Your Vehicle Before Ordering

Series Land Rovers do not carry a modern 17-digit VIN. Instead, each vehicle has a Commission Number stamped on a plate fixed to the bulkhead. This number encodes the series, engine type, wheelbase, and approximate build date. Confirming your Commission Number before ordering is the most reliable way to ensure parts match your specific vehicle.

The Land Rover Heritage Trust holds production records and Commission Number data for the full Series family and is the definitive reference for vehicle identification on older or incomplete builds.

If you are uncertain about your generation or wheelbase, contact Budget Parts with your Commission Number before placing an order. The team will confirm applicable fitment from the catalogue.

Generation and Wheelbase Fitment Guide

Parts compatibility across this collection varies by generation, wheelbase, and in some cases by build date within a generation. The table below summarises the key fitment variables.

When browsing this collection, use the Model filter to narrow results to Series 2 and 3 fitment. For components where SWB and LWB variants differ, product listings identify the applicable wheelbase.

Parts Categories Stocked

This collection holds over 2,300 parts across all major categories for Series II, IIA, and Series III vehicles. The categories with the heaviest demand from restoration and maintenance buyers are listed below.

Engine and drivetrain components include gaskets, seals, bearings, timing components, and oil system parts for the 2.25-litre petrol and diesel units. Axle half shafts, differential seals, and swivel housing parts are stocked for both SWB and LWB configurations.

Electrical and wiring components include complete wiring loom kits for Series II, IIA, and III in both SWB and LWB. Left-hand and right-hand drive variants are stocked where available. Connectors, fuses, switches, and earthing hardware are held as individual items.

Body and chassis components include bulkhead sections, floor pans, footwell repair panels, rear crossmembers, door bottoms, sills, and tub panels. These are restoration-critical items for vehicles requiring MOT or RDW structural certification.

Brake system components include brake shoes, wheel cylinders, master cylinders, brake lines, and hardware kits. Correct selection requires confirmation of axle type and wheelbase.

Suspension and steering parts include leaf spring sets for SWB and LWB, shock absorbers, polyurethane bush kits, track rod ends, drag links, and steering box rebuild components.

Clutch and gearbox components include clutch kits, release bearings, and seals for the four-speed main gearbox and two-speed transfer box.

Cooling and fuel system parts, lighting components, interior hardware, and service consumables are stocked across the full generation range.

For component-type browsing across all Land Rover models with model filter support, the following category collections include Series-compatible stock.

Part Quality: OEM, Genuine, and Aftermarket

Every product in this collection is labelled with one of three quality designations: Genuine, OEM, or Aftermarket.

Genuine parts carry the original Land Rover part number and were manufactured by or for Land Rover. For Series II, IIA, and III vehicles, genuine Land Rover stock is limited across most categories due to the age of the range. Where genuine parts are listed, they represent original-specification components.

OEM parts are manufactured to the same specification as the original component, frequently by the same supplier that produced the original part, but sold outside the main brand distribution channel. For mechanical rebuilds on Series vehicles, OEM-specification parts are the standard choice used by workshops across Europe.

Aftermarket parts are independently manufactured to a compatible specification. Quality varies by product and by category. For consumable hardware, body repair panels, and service items on Series vehicles, quality aftermarket parts are the practical choice and are used routinely in professional restorations.

Each product listing identifies its quality tier clearly.

Trade and Workshop Buyers

Budget Parts supplies restoration workshops, fleet operators, and independent garages across the EU. Trade customers running regular Series II or Series III projects can open a trade account for volume pricing, consolidated order options, and correct EU VAT invoicing. For components not currently visible in the catalogue, the sourcing team works with UK and EU supplier networks to locate unlisted parts.

Contact the team with your Commission Number and part requirement.

Technical Guides

The following guides cover technical background and restoration considerations for Series II, IIA, and Series III vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions