ASR1579GEN Genuine Spare Wheel Carrier Discovery II

The ASR1579GEN is the Genuine Land Rover rear door spare wheel carrier for the Discovery II, the factory mount that carries the spare wheel on the back door. It is Land Rover's own part, not a copy, and it is the correct answer when the original mount is bent, corroded, or missing.

The Discovery II carries its spare on the rear end door, which means the mount takes the full weight of a wheel and tire every time that door swings. Years of that, plus road salt and the flex of a door that gets slammed a few thousand times a year, is what eventually kills these. A tired mount lets the wheel sit crooked, rattle, or work at the door hinges, and a door that has been fighting a loose spare for a season is a more expensive problem than the mount.

This is the Genuine part, so the bolt pattern, the offsets and the fit against the door skin are exactly what the vehicle was built with. That matters here more than on most parts, because the mount has to line up with the holes already in the door and sit flush against them.

Buying the Genuine mount rather than a generic bracket also keeps the factory spare wheel lock and the original wheel nuts working the way they were meant to, since they were designed around this part.

Fitting is straightforward for anyone comfortable with hand tools. The mount bolts to the rear end door through the factory holes. Take the weight of the spare before you unbolt the old one, and check the door skin and hinges while you have the wheel off, because a failing mount usually means the surrounding area has been working harder than it should.

FAQ

Is this a Genuine Land Rover part?

Yes. This is Land Rover's own ASR1579 carrier, not a copy. It is the same part the vehicle left the factory with.

Which vehicles does this fit?

The Discovery II, which carries its spare wheel on the rear end door. It is not the mount for a Discovery I, a Defender, or a Range Rover.

Do I need anything else to fit it?

The mount bolts to the existing holes in the rear end door and uses your factory wheel nuts and spare wheel lock. Inspect the old fasteners while the wheel is off and replace anything corroded.

Fits:
Discovery II (1999 to 2004)

Cross references RNQ001

Part Number: ASR1579GEN
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