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ALR5980LR - Door Seal – Outer Waist – Front

Original price - Original price €190,00
Original price
€190,00
€190,00 - €190,00
Current price €190,00
Genuine Part
Genuine: Original manufacturer part. This product is the original part designed and produced by the vehicle manufacturer.
Front Door Outer Waist Seal fitted along the upper edge of the front door outer panel, sealing the interface between the outer panel and the door drop glass.

This rubber strip wipes against the exterior face of the window glass as it is raised and lowered, preventing water from tracking down the outer panel into the door cavity and limiting wind noise at the glass channel.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2016 — Front door assembly, outer waist seal (glass wiper). JLR comment: "Outer". Qty 2 per vehicle. Defender 1987-2006 from VIN (V)LA937710; Defender 2007-2016 from VIN (V)7A000001.
Alternative Codes
ALR5980LRALR5980MTC8474

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  • Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days after dispatch.
  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days after dispatch.
  • Outside EU/UK: contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the front door outer waist seal do?
The front door outer waist seal fits along the upper edge of the front door outer panel and wipes against the outside of the drop glass as it's raised and lowered. It stops water tracking down the outer panel into the door cavity and cuts wind noise at the glass channel.
How many outer waist seals do I need for the front doors?
You typically need one outer waist seal per front door, so two to do both front doors as a pair. It's usually sold individually, so order to match the doors you're resealing. Replacing both sides together keeps the wipe and appearance consistent.
Which Land Rover Defender does this front waist seal fit?
This front door outer waist seal fits the Land Rover Defender across the 1987 to 2016 range. It's a Genuine Land Rover part, number ALR5980, and cross-references to MTC8474. Fit it to the upper edge of the front door outer panel, where the seal meets the drop glass.