Cooling
Land Rover Heater Cores
Heater matrices and heater valves for Land Rover cabins.
- Fitment checked against your VIN
- Couriered nationwide
- Supplied from Durban North
Find your model
Cooling by Land Rover model
Where a model has a known fault in this system, it is flagged below. Each model page explains what is specific to that generation.
Defender
2 models- Defender (Classic) cooling · 1990s–2016
- Defender (L663) cooling · 2020–present
Discovery
5 models- Discovery 4 cooling · 2009–2017
- Discovery 3 cooling · 2005–2009
- Discovery Sport cooling · 2015–present
- Discovery 5 cooling · 2017–present
- Discovery 2 cooling · 1999–2004
Range Rover
9 models- Range Rover Sport (L320) cooling · 2005–2013
- Range Rover (L405) cooling · 2013–2022
- Range Rover Evoque (L538) cooling · 2011–2019
- Range Rover (L322) cooling · 2002–2012
- Range Rover Velar cooling · 2017–present
- Range Rover Evoque (L551) cooling · 2019–present
- Range Rover (L460) cooling · 2022–present
- Range Rover Sport (L461) cooling · 2022–present
Freelander
2 models- Freelander 2 cooling · 2007–2015
- Freelander 1 cooling · 1998–2006
Know the part
Understanding Heater Cores
The heater core, or heater matrix, is a small radiator behind the dashboard that warms the cabin using hot engine coolant. On older, simpler models such as the classic Defender the heater is relatively accessible, while on newer models it sits deep inside the dashboard, making replacement a big labour job.
A leaking heater core can soak the carpets, mist the windscreen and leave a sweet coolant smell in the cabin.
Further reading
- Heater core – Wikipedia
How a heater core warms the cabin.
Questions
Common Questions About Land Rover heater cores
How do I know if my heater core is leaking?
Damp carpets, a sweet smell and a misty windscreen are strong signs. A cooling system pressure test can confirm it.
Why is replacing a heater core so expensive?
On many modern Land Rovers the heater core is inside the dashboard, so much of the dashboard has to be removed. The part may be affordable, but labour is significant.
Could no heat be something other than the heater core?
Yes. A thermostat stuck open, airlocks in the cooling system, a failed heater valve or blend flap motor, or low coolant can all reduce heat.
What should I send to order a heater core?
The VIN and whether the vehicle is left- or right-hand drive and has single or dual-zone climate control.
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Not sure which part fits?
Send your VIN or engine code and the SparesBoyz parts team will check fitment before quoting. Parts are couriered nationwide.