MRC2178 - Captive Nut – UNF

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OEM: Made by an Original Equipment Manufacturer. This part is made by an original equipment manufacturer or under their license, ensuring compatibility and quality.

Brand PR2 Allmakes OE

Captive Nut with a UNF thread, providing a fixed threaded anchor point for a bolted fixing.

The nut is retained in its bracket or panel so it cannot rotate or fall away during assembly, allowing a bolt to be installed from the opposite side where the back of the joint is not accessible.

Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 3 2005-2009 (L319)
Land Rover Discovery 4 2010-2016 (L319)
Land Rover Series 2 and 3

Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1986-2006 — Front door hinge, UNF captive nut, to (V) VA138479
SERIES 2 & 2A — Front door, UNF captive nut
SERIES 3 — Front door, UNF captive nut
DISCOVERY 3 2005-2009 — Partition with 2 seat configuration (Commercial), to VIN 9A999999
DISCOVERY 4 2010-2016 — Partition with 2 seat configuration (Commercial), from VIN AA000001

Alternative Codes

MRC2178BR 1177

In stock 81 units

43 · Gouda 38 · Drachten

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When will my order arrive?

Order before 15:00 (Mon–Fri): same-day dispatch for in-stock items.
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Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days.
Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MRC2178 captive nut used for?

The MRC2178 is a UNF captive nut used at door hinge mounting points on the Land Rover Defender and Series. A captive nut is a fixed threaded insert retained in the body panel, allowing a bolt to be torqued without needing to hold the nut separately.

Which vehicles use this captive nut?

This fits the Defender front door hinge to VIN VA138479, Series 2 and 3 front doors, and Discovery 3 and 4 commercial partition configurations (to VIN 9A999999 and from VIN AA000001 respectively). For post-VA138479 Defenders, confirm the applicable nut specification.

How many captive nuts are typically needed for a Defender door hinge repair?

Each front door hinge on the Defender typically uses several MRC2178 captive nuts at its mounting points. The exact number depends on the hinge bracket, so check the existing hardware before ordering to confirm the quantity needed.