Land Rover Discovery L550 Front Fender Bracket Left N/S FK72-16C175-AB Red - 868

The Land Rover L550 Front Left Fender Bracket FK72-16C175-AB Red 868 is an original body part from the Brackets, Mounts, and Mounting Parts group, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. The bracket provides stable support for the fender, maintaining the correct body panel geometry and precise alignment with adjacent panels. The Firenze Red - 868 color allows for an aesthetic match to the factory paint, without the need for extensive paintwork in this area.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: FK72-16C175-AB-FIRE
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: FK72-16C175-AB
• Substitutable numbers: FK72-16C175-AB, FK7216C175AB, LR061259
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Bracket
• Color: Firenze Red - 868
• Category: Mounts, Brackets & Hardware

Purpose and Function of the Part

The front left fender bracket in the Land Rover L550 model is responsible for the rigid, repeatable mounting of the outer wheel arch panel. A correctly selected and installed part:

• stabilizes the fender in relation to the bonnet, bumper, and door,
• reduces vibrations and panel movement when driving over uneven surfaces,
• facilitates maintaining even gaps between body panels,
• supports the preservation of the factory body line after body repairs.

Thanks to its dedicated placement in the front, left-hand zone, the bracket is structurally adapted to the specific geometry of the Land Rover body, which translates to predictable installation and a consistent visual result.

Firenze Red - 868 Color and Visual Matching

The part is finished in the Firenze Red - 868 shade, used from the factory in selected Land Rover L550 body configurations. In practice, this means that during repairs to the left front fender area, the scope of painting can be limited to the necessary minimum, or the bracket can be used as a reference point for color consistency with the rest of the body.

Such color matching is particularly beneficial for:

• local repairs after a collision in the front left part of the vehicle,
• precise restoration of the factory body appearance,
• reducing the cost and time of painting work.

Mounting Characteristics and Compatibility

The bracket has been designed as a structural component dedicated to a specific model from the Land Rover family, ensuring correct mounting points and compatibility with the factory body architecture. This allows for:

• a perfect fit in the designated mounting area on the front, driver's side,
• the restoration of the original fender edge contour,
• easier work for the bodyworker or mechanic when assembling the front end.

As a part from the Brackets, Mounts, and Mounting Parts group, the bracket works with adjacent brackets, screws, and panels, forming a cohesive support system for the outer body panel. The appropriate structural rigidity helps maintain fender stability in the long term.

Condition, Origin, and Service Application

The offered bracket is a used part, originating from the original production of Land Rover. This type of component is particularly useful for:

• post-accident repairs in the left front corner area,
• restoring factory assembly after fender or bumper replacement,
• servicing vehicles where wheel arch mounting points have been damaged.

Using an original bracket allows for adherence to the factory mounting technology, which is important for both the durability of the connections and for the subsequent resale of the vehicle, where bodywork structural integrity is valued.

Repair Extension and Additional Materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front left fender mounting area on your Land Rover and need other parts from the same group, such as additional brackets, mounts, or mounting elements, check the available parts in the Land Rover Brackets, Mounts, and Mounting Parts category.

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