Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Bonnet Hood Hinge Left N/S LK72-16801-AB

Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Bonnet Hood Hinge Left N/S is an original Land Rover body component designed for the precise guidance and support of the bonnet on the left side. This used component in Ebony Black - 1807 allows for a technically correct repair of the front area without interfering with the vehicle's structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: LK72-16801-AB
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: LK72-16801-AB
• Substitutable numbers: LK72-16801-AB, LK7216801AB, LR128472, LR139330, LK7216801AC, LK72-16801-AC
• Location on the vehicle: Left
• Part type: Steering Wheel
• Color: Ebony Black - 1807
• Category: Steering Wheels & Horn Buttons

Purpose and technical function

The left bonnet hinge is dedicated to the Discovery Sport L550 model and is responsible for the stable, controlled opening and closing of the engine cover. A correctly selected component ensures:

• maintaining the proper geometry of the bonnet relative to the fenders and the front panel,
• even distribution of loads during lifting and lowering,
• reduction of stress in the bonnet mounting area. The placement on the left side allows for direct replacement of the factory hinge without the need for body structure modifications.

Color and visual fit

The finish in Ebony Black - 1807 facilitates the integration of the hinge with the factory elements of the engine bay and front structure. This color promotes aesthetic installation, limits the visibility of potential operational dirt, and blends well with typical solutions used in the Discovery Sport L550.

Installation characteristics

As an element from the Steering wheels and horn buttons group in the catalog structure, the left bonnet hinge is part of the original Land Rover body system. The design intended for a specific vehicle model allows for:

• the use of factory mounting points,
• maintaining the bonnet operating range intended by the manufacturer,
• consistency with other components of the front area. The used condition of the element enables an economical repair while maintaining proper performance parameters, provided that the installation and adjustment of the bonnet position are performed correctly.

Technical support and additional information

To better understand the relationships between vehicle control elements and body components, it is worth reading the article describing the construction and diagnostics of the steering system: Steering system and power steering – how it works and what fails?. This will allow for a comprehensive approach to servicing the front area and correctly assessing the condition of cooperating sub-assemblies. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front area in your Land Rover and need other elements from the same group, such as various steering wheel variants, horn button modules, or related control components, check the available parts in the Land Rover Steering wheels and horn buttons category.

Summary

Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Bonnet Hood Hinge Left N/S is an original, used element intended for professional repair of the bonnet area on the left side. Dedicated application, appropriate color finish, and compliance with the factory vehicle construction make it a practical solution for workshops and users looking for a technically correct hinge replacement without compromises in terms of fit and functionality.