Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Front Door Lock Bracket Right O/S FK72-203A28-AE

Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Front Door Lock Bracket Right O/S is an original component from the Locks and latches group, designed for installation on the passenger side in the front part of the body. Designed specifically for the Discovery Sport L550, it provides proper support and stable mounting for the lock mechanism, which translates into secure door closing and correct operation with the factory security system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-FK72-203A28-CD
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: FK72-203A28-CD
• Substitutable numbers: FK72-203A28-CD, FK72203A28CD, LR078724, CPLA21812NG, CPLA-21812-NG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Exterior Locks & Lock Hardware

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented lock bracket is dedicated to the front right door of the Land Rover Discovery Sport L550, which guarantees proper geometry and fitment to the door structure and pillar. The component is responsible for precise positioning of the lock, keeping it on the operating axis, and transferring loads generated during the opening and closing of the door.

A correctly selected and installed bracket minimizes the risk of play, rattling, or incorrect latch engagement, which is important for both user comfort and the durability of the entire door mechanism.

Compatibility and fitment

As a component developed for a specific model, the bracket works with the factory lock, cables, and door skin on the front right side. This allows for maintaining:

• the correct position of the lock relative to the striker in the body,
• consistency with the factory cable routing and wiring harness layout,
• appropriate mounting rigidity in the door area.

Such fitment reduces the need for additional modifications and allows for installation in accordance with the manufacturer's service procedures.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered bracket comes from dismantling, which means it is an original Land Rover part in used condition. Such components retain their factory geometry and material, making them well-suited as a replacement for a damaged bracket due to collision, corrosion, or operational wear. A used component allows for an economical repair while maintaining compliance with the vehicle's design.

Benefits of using an original lock bracket

Using a dedicated lock bracket in the Discovery Sport L550 brings a number of practical benefits:

• Stable lock mounting – reduction of unwanted play and vibrations within the door area.
• Proper cooperation with the factory latch and handles – maintaining smooth operation of the opening and closing mechanism.
• Restoration of the original door structure rigidity after bodywork repairs.
• Better repeatability of adjustments compared to universal solutions.

Thanks to this, the repair of the door area is more predictable, and the final result is closer to the vehicle's factory settings.

Application in service and body repairs

The front right door lock bracket is particularly important during repairs after side collisions, door skin replacement, or body geometry correction. In such situations, a new or functional bracket allows for:

• precise setting of the lock relative to the pillar,
• easier adjustment of door closing,
• reducing the risk of the mechanism becoming misaligned again.

This solution is recommended for both body and paint shops as well as services specializing in the Land Rover brand.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Land Rover and need other elements from the same group, such as lock mechanisms, latches, or mounting brackets, check out the available parts in the Land Rover Locks and latches category.

For those interested in a broader context of selecting original components and structural differences between model generations, it is worth reading the article Classic Mini vs modern MINI – how the design has changed and which original Mini parts help preserve their character, which well illustrates the importance of using the correct OEM parts in vehicles of different eras.