Side Panel Frame, LH (Td4) – for Land Rover Defender 110 (Aluminium)

This side panel frame is a precision replica panel made to suit the Land Rover Defender (1983–2016), pressed in aluminium to the original-style profile for the left-hand (LH) side. Instead of spending weekends cutting rust out of fifty-year-old steel — or hunting down a donor vehicle for one usable panel — you start with straight, new metal that is ready for preparation and paint.

Specifications

Fitment & Compatibility

This panel fits the Land Rover Defender, model years 1983–2016, Td4/Puma (2007–2016) era. Defender 90 and 110 share most front-end and bulkhead panels; rear body, floor, sill and roof parts are usually wheelbase-specific. Always match the panel to your era — Tdi (1990–1998), Td5 (1998–2007) or Td4/Puma (2007–2016) — and to 90 or 110 as listed. Left- and right-hand-drive matter for bulkhead, dash and some fittings.

As with any reproduction panel, trial-fit against the vehicle before final welding or paint. Minor adjustment at flanges and mounting points is a normal part of professional panel fitting, even with precision replica pressings.

The maths of new steel

Restorers rarely regret buying a new panel; they regret the three weekends spent trying to save an old one first. Repairing a corroded panel means paying for blasting, fabrication time and filler — and the result is still fifty-year-old metal. A replica pressing costs a known amount, arrives straight, and spares a donor vehicle from being cut up for parts. Your original panel can stay with the vehicle for provenance; your build gets metal you can trust.

About the Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender — and the One Ten / Ninety models that preceded the name — was built in Solihull from 1983 to 2016 on a body architecture Land Rover kept deliberately simple: aluminium alloy outer panels (Birmabright-derived alloys) hung on a steel bulkhead, steel door frames and a steel ladder chassis. That mix is the Defender's blessing and its curse. The alloy skins shrug off surface rust, but the steel structure beneath — bulkhead, door frames, B- and C-pillars, crossmembers and the boot floor supports — corrodes aggressively, and galvanic reaction where alloy meets steel eats panels from the joint outward.

Defenders span three main mechanical eras that matter for body parts: the coil-sprung Tdi era (200Tdi/300Tdi, 1990–1998), the Td5 era (1998–2007) and the Puma/Td4 era (2007–2016). Body details — dash and bulkhead pressings, fender tops, door construction, seat boxes and floor assemblies — changed at each step, so Defender panels are usually listed as Tdi, Td5 or Td4/Puma specific. With production ended and Land Rover Classic parts pricing climbing, quality reproduction panels have become the standard way to keep working Defenders and restoration builds on the road.

Installation

Difficulty: Advanced  |  Typical time: 4–10 hours per panel  |  Welding required: yes.

Quarters and corners are cut-and-weld repairs. Map the factory seams first, cut the old panel back to sound metal, and hang the new pressing with clamps to check line-up against the tailgate, door and wheel arch before welding. Plug-weld at factory locations, work in short sequences to control heat, and dress the welds before priming. On the bench this is the most satisfying repair on the truck; rushed, it's the most visible mistake.

Tools: spot-weld drill, MIG welder, panel clamps, hammer and dolly, seam sealer.
Common mistakes to avoid: welding long continuous beads that warp the panel, ignoring the inner structure behind the quarter, and trusting the old panel's position when it was already sagging.

If you are not an experienced welder, we recommend professional installation for this panel — it is structural, and correct seam welding matters for both safety and finish.

Quality & Manufacturing

BodyBros replica panels are pressed on dedicated tooling developed from measured original panels, in automotive-grade material matched to the application. Pressings are checked against reference bucks for profile, flange geometry and hole placement before packing. Steel panels are supplied with a protective primer coating ready for preparation and refinishing; alloy and plastic parts are supplied ready to prepare and paint. These are aftermarket replica restoration parts — manufactured by BodyBros, not by the original vehicle maker.

Worldwide Delivery

We ship worldwide — including the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Panels are packed in purpose-built cartons or timber crates depending on size; large assemblies travel by sea or air freight with tracking. Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout or on arrival depending on destination. See our Shipping & Delivery page for lead times to your region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this panel fit my Land Rover Defender?

It fits 1983–2016 models as listed above. Defender 90 and 110 share most front-end and bulkhead panels; rear body, floor, sill and roof parts are usually wheelbase-specific. Always match the panel to your era — Tdi (1990–1998), Td5 (1998–2007) or Td4/Puma (2007–2016) — and to 90 or 110 as listed. Left- and right-hand-drive matter for bulkhead, dash and some fittings.

Is welding required to install it?

Yes — this is a welded structural panel. It should be trial-fitted, clamped and plug-welded at the factory seam locations, ideally by an experienced welder.

Can it replace a rusted original panel?

Yes — that is exactly what it is made for. The Land Rover Defender commonly rusts in the steel bulkhead and footwells, door frames and bottoms, B/C-pillars, rear crossmember, seat box and floor supports — plus galvanic corrosion wherever alloy panels meet steel, and this replica pressing replaces corroded original metal with new aluminium — no donor vehicle required.

Do you ship this internationally?

Yes. We ship worldwide with tracked freight; larger panels and assemblies travel in purpose-built crates. Delivery times and freight options for your country are shown at checkout and on our Shipping page.

What finish does the panel arrive in?

It arrives ready for preparation and paint. Like any replacement body panel, it should be test-fitted, prepared and refinished before final installation.

BodyBros is an independent manufacturer of replica restoration panels. Vehicle make and model names are used for fitment identification only; BodyBros products are aftermarket parts and BodyBros is not affiliated with or endorsed by Land Rover (Jaguar Land Rover).

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