Land Rover Discovery Radiator: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
A genuinely important finding: newer models don't have a dedicated warning light for a slow coolant leak, meaning it can go unnoticed until the engine actually overheats — plus an alarming warning that a damaged fan blade can explode with enough force to go through the bonnet.
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OEM Part Number: FPLA8005AB (as quoted in catalogue listings — confirm via VIN) — aftermarket radiators Nissens 606799 / NRF 550391
| Radiators (aftermarket) | Nissens 606799 (580 x 734 x 26 mm, aluminium soldered core, plastic tanks, 3.0 TDV6/SDV6 diesel 211, 249, 258 and 306 PS, engine code 306DT); Van Wezel 02012708; NRF 550391; Thermotec D7I011TT; AKS Dasis 020081N; AHE 142.039. |
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| Core sizes & variants | This radiator covers every 3.0 V6 diesel Discovery 5 and is shared with the Range Rover L405 3.0 diesel. The 2.0 Ingenium four-cylinder (Sd4 and Si4) and the 3.0 petrol take different radiators that were not confirmed here. |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | LR062425; FPLA8005AB; FPLA8005AC; LR162114 |
| Fitment notes | Supplied with seals; inlet and outlet are 38.5 mm. The 3.0 diesel also has a separate low-temperature charge-air cooler radiator, so make sure the main engine radiator is the part needed. |
Land Rover Discovery Radiator: The Part That Keeps Everything Else From Cooking
Unglamorous as it is, the Land Rover Discovery's cooling system sits behind nearly every serious engine failure that isn't just ordinary wear — and one that went unaddressed for too long. Noticing early warning signs here is a small cost against a potentially very large one.
Land Rover Discovery Radiator: What It Does
On the Land Rover Discovery, engine coolant sheds its heat into the passing air via the radiator, which is what keeps engine temperature in a safe working range. On automatics, it frequently pulls double duty cooling the transmission fluid through its own internal circuit — a detail that makes getting the exact part number right especially important.
Land Rover Discovery Radiator: Watch: Replacing It
Aftermarket aluminium cooling pack install on the D5, shows radiator out and in; the only generic "Discovery radiator removal" hit is an older model.
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A Genuinely Important Finding Worth Knowing About Slow Leaks — Land Rover Discovery Radiator
This is genuinely important to know: a slow coolant leak has been documented as a particular problem specifically on newer Discovery models, since these don't have a dedicated warning light for gradually dropping coolant levels the way some other models do. This means a slow leak can continue completely unnoticed until the level drops low enough for the engine to actually overheat — worth checking the coolant level visually and manually on a regular basis, rather than relying solely on a dashboard warning to alert you to a developing problem.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that the correct coolant type has varied by model year and specific VIN range over time, worth confirming exactly which type your specific car requires before topping up, since mixing incompatible coolant types can itself cause problems within the system.
Land Rover Discovery Radiator: Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Radiator Guide for the three common failure modes, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
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The same part, covered across other Land Rover models.