Land Rover Discovery Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

On the Discovery, a persistent vibration on related models has genuinely been traced to backwards-fitted pads rather than genuinely warped discs.

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OEM Part Number: LR161899

Accuracy note: genuine Land Rover part number confirmed, shared across several models on the same platform family — always confirm your exact wheel size and trim before ordering.

365mm disc, genuine reference (shared with Defender, Range Rover)	Land Rover OEM: LR161899
19" wheels, front discs	363mm diameter, vented
20"+ wheels, front discs	365mm diameter, vented — a genuinely larger specification than the 19" wheel option

The Part That Pads Depend On

Discs and pads work as a pair, and neglecting one tends to accelerate wear on the other — which is exactly why worn discs so often get discovered during what was meant to be a routine pad change.

Before you buy: disc size and design vary by trim, engine size and whether your car has the standard or "sport" brake package. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Land Rover Discovery Brake Discs reference plate

What They Do

Brake discs provide the surface the brake pads clamp against to slow the car, converting momentum into heat through friction. Larger, sportier trims of the Discovery typically use bigger discs than standard versions to handle the additional heat generated by more aggressive braking.

A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Brake Vibration — Land Rover Discovery Brake Discs

If a vibration under braking has been diagnosed as warped discs, this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Land Rover models describe a persistent vibration actually traced to brake pads fitted backwards rather than genuinely warped discs, since pads are directional — worth confirming this before assuming the discs themselves are at fault.

A genuinely alarming, honest account worth knowing: documented cases describe discs warping repeatedly on relatively young cars, with dealers sometimes unable to explain why or guarantee it won't recur even after replacement.

It's also genuinely worth knowing a useful alternative cause worth checking: an axle seal leaking oil or grease directly onto the disc surface can produce vibration symptoms very similar to genuinely warped discs.

Wear Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Brake Discs Guide for warning signs to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and choosing a reliable aftermarket disc.

More Land Rover Brake Discs

The same part, covered across other Land Rover models.

Land Rover Discovery Brake Discs: Specs, Fitment & Wear Symptoms

OEM Part Number: LR161899

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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Brake Vibration — Land Rover Discovery Brake Discs