The Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Front Windscreen Wiper Arm (Right-Hand Side) is an original part from the wiper arms category, designed for installation on the driver's side in right-hand drive versions. Designed by the vehicle manufacturer, it ensures correct wiper blade geometry, stable pressure against the windscreen, and predictable performance during intensive use.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: RHD-LR082678
- Mark: Land Rover
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: LR082678
- Substitutable numbers: LR082678, FK7217526AB, FK72-17526-AB
- Location on the vehicle: Right
- Part type: Wiper Arm
- Category: Wiper Arms
Purpose and Fitment
The presented wiper arm is a dedicated component for the Discovery Sport L550 model, positioned on the right side of the vehicle. This means its working angle, length, and mounting method are adapted to the factory wiper mechanism design for this specific model.
Thanks to the use of the original manufacturer's design, the arm works correctly with the drive mechanism, ensuring smooth wiper blade movement across the windscreen without excessive vibrations or unwanted play. This is particularly important in SUV-class vehicles, where the windscreen surface is larger and the demands for cleaning efficiency are higher.
Construction and Technical Properties
The wiper arm has been manufactured as an element with optimized rigidity, which limits deflection at higher speeds and improves wiper blade stability. The design includes a correctly selected mounting point to the mechanism spindle and a wiper attachment point, so as to maintain the factory movement path on the windscreen.
Key functional features:
- dedicated placement on the right side of the vehicle, consistent with the factory wiper layout,
- wiper arm geometry designed by the manufacturer, ensuring proper wiper blade pressure against the windscreen,
- stable operation throughout the full range of motion, reducing streaking and uncleared areas.
Condition and Benefits of Using a Used Part
This component comes from the secondary market, allowing for an economical replacement of the arm while maintaining the factory construction and fit. For wiper arms, using a used part is often a sensible solution, as correct geometry and compatibility with the mechanism are crucial, rather than the mere fact of it being new.
By choosing an original wiper arm from the used market, you gain:
- factory fit for the wiper mounting and mechanism,
- preservation of the manufacturer's intended wiper blade path,
- the ability to replace a damaged or bent arm without interfering with other system components.
Why Choose Original Land Rover Wiper Arms
Original Land Rover wiper arms are designed for long-lasting, predictable performance in demanding road conditions. Using the correct right-hand side arm helps maintain driving safety in rain, snow, and when the windscreen is dirty, as the wiper blade's working surface is optimally utilized.
A correctly selected arm:
- improves driver visibility through uniform windscreen cleaning,
- reduces noise and vibrations during wiper operation,
- lowers the risk of accelerated wear of wiper blades.
Completing the Wiper System in a Land Rover Discovery Sport
If you also need other components from the wiper arms category for this brand, check out the Land Rover wiper arms available in our store to complete the entire system according to factory specifications.
For drivers interested in the broader context of four-wheel drive systems and the operation of vehicles with advanced AWD systems, we recommend the guide article xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – AWD System Comparison, which helps to better understand the specifics of servicing vehicles with all-wheel drive.
