Front Door, RH – for Land Rover Defender 90 & 110 (Steel)

Save your restoration hours for the work that shows: this replica front door suits 1998 Land Rover Defender builds, right-hand (RH) side and replaces panels that would cost more in repair labour than they are worth. Manufactured in steel to match the original pressing, it fits the way the panel it replaces once did — without the rust, dents or filler. Suits applications with part reference LR029310 (reference numbers are listed for identification only).

Specifications

Fitment & Compatibility

This door fits the Land Rover Defender, model years 1998. 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.

Why replace instead of repair

Every hour spent cutting corrosion out of an original panel is an hour not spent finishing the vehicle — and rust repair is the most open-ended line in any restoration budget. A new replica door gives you a fixed cost, a known timeline and straight steel from day one. No hunting classifieds for a donor Defender, no cutting up a survivor for one usable panel, no discovering that the ‘solid’ second-hand panel you shipped across the country rusted the same way yours did.

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: Moderate  |  Typical time: 2–4 hours per door (fitting and alignment)  |  Welding required: no.

Doors are a bolt-on repair: transfer your hinges, latches, glass and regulators to the new shell, hang the door, then adjust hinge and striker positions until gaps are even. Set door gaps before paint — aim for consistent 4–5 mm margins — and check the swage line alignment with the adjacent panels. Worn hinge pins will defeat even a perfect door, so rebuild hinges at the same time.

Tools: basic hand tools, hinge spanners, door-alignment jack or helper, trim tools.
Common mistakes to avoid: painting before test-fitting, re-using worn hinge pins, and forcing gap problems with the striker instead of the hinges.

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 door fit my Land Rover Defender?

It fits 1998 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.

Does it suit applications with part reference LR029310?

Yes — this replica panel is made to suit applications that used reference number LR029310. The number is listed for identification purposes only.

Is welding required to install it?

No. This part installs as a bolt-on or transfer fit using standard hand tools — see the installation notes above.

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 steel — 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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