- G.m.brown
- Member Since: 31 May 2025
- Location: Berkshire
- Posts: 2
Rubber connector for tailgate flexible cover/shelf
My 2023 Disco 5 has a short flexible cover attached to the tailgate, to meet up with the extending load cover. There is a large central substantial clip holding it in place but a flat piece of Land Rover branded rubber each side with lugs that have broken. Anyone know what these pieces of rubber are called, what the part number is and the best place to get replacements? (Picture shows on with the lugs broken off.). Looks like I should be able to take the cover apart to fit new rubber pieces if I can get them. Thanks.
At last Just found “Car Rear Trunk Sunshade Clip Tailgate Curtain Buckle Small Holder For Land Rover Discovery 5 L462 2017+” from aliexpress which is what I need, also found on Amazon but very expensive.
- 747_JK
- Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
- Location: England
- Posts: 441
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I noticed one of the lugs on mine broke within a couple of months of ownership. I went to the local dealer to order a replacement, but they said that part wasn't available by itself, and I'd need to buy the whole 'short flexible cover' with the main central clip and two rubber lugs each side as one. Cost was over £200.
At that point, it was the end of the conversation. It seemed to hold fine with one lug missing, but with two, I can see it probably won't. Even so, I took the part off completely, left it in my garage, and haven't missed it one bit.
(BTW, welcome to the forum! Posting pics is a right hassle on here, and not at all easy. Your pic didn't show up, for me at least)
MY23.5 D5 3.0 MHEV Metropolitan Edition – Santorini Black – Ebony Windsor Leather – 21” Style 5025 gloss black wheels – 21” full size spare tyre – Black roof rails – Black side mouldings - Williams Ceramic Coat. [Gone: D5 HSE @ 50,795miles: (now LH68 BYW)]
- 747_JK
- Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
- Location: England
- Posts: 441
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Having now seen your link, I've ordered a pair... let's see how it goes!
MY23.5 D5 3.0 MHEV Metropolitan Edition – Santorini Black – Ebony Windsor Leather – 21” Style 5025 gloss black wheels – 21” full size spare tyre – Black roof rails – Black side mouldings - Williams Ceramic Coat. [Gone: D5 HSE @ 50,795miles: (now LH68 BYW)]
- G.m.brown
- Member Since: 31 May 2025
- Location: Berkshire
- Posts: 2
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Thanks for the response. I don’t think I put a link just mentioned Aliexpress and Amazon. At the moment I am probably just going to take the sun shade out as if I replace the rubber I expect they will break again because of the dog cage in my boot most of the time.
- 747_JK
- Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
- Location: England
- Posts: 441
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Well I'll let you know if the bits I ordered (and yes, found it via a quick Google, thank you) are any good. I'm certainly not expecting them to be Genuine LR parts
But let's see if they fit!
MY23.5 D5 3.0 MHEV Metropolitan Edition – Santorini Black – Ebony Windsor Leather – 21” Style 5025 gloss black wheels – 21” full size spare tyre – Black roof rails – Black side mouldings - Williams Ceramic Coat. [Gone: D5 HSE @ 50,795miles: (now LH68 BYW)]
