Land Rover Discovery L550 Front Wing Fender Trim Left N/S Kaikoura Stone - 997

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Land Rover Discovery L550 Front Wing Fender Trim Left N/S Kaikoura Stone is an original body component from the Protective and decorative trims group, designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. This precisely shaped trim allows for the restoration of the factory wheel arch line while maintaining color consistency with the Kaikoura Stone - 997 paint, characteristic of Land Rover models.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: FK72-16D281-AA-KST
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: FK72-16D281-AA
• Substitutable numbers: FK72-16D281-AA, FK7216D281AA
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Body Side
• Color: Kaikoura Stone - 997
• Category: Body Mouldings & Trims

Purpose and function of the component

The presented fender trim has been designed specifically for the Discovery L550 model, taking into account the body geometry and characteristic contours. Its placement in the front left wheel arch area provides protection for the fender edge against minor mechanical damage and external factors, while also serving an aesthetic function by visually organizing the transition area between the bumper, fender, and door.

The component belongs to the Protective and decorative trims group, meaning it combines a protective role with a decorative function – a correctly selected trim allows for maintaining a consistent appearance of the entire side of the vehicle, without differences in shade or shape compared to other body components.

Kaikoura Stone color and visual fit

The Kaikoura Stone - 997 finish is crucial for maintaining the uniform styling of the Discovery L550 in this paint specification. Thanks to the factory shade, the trim blends harmoniously with the fender surface, reducing the need for additional painting work after installation, provided that the other body elements are in the same color.

Such color matching is particularly important during post-accident repairs or spot body restoration – using the correct trim helps avoid visible differences in color and paint structure within one side of the vehicle, which translates into a more professional final result.

Installation and performance characteristics

The front left fender trim is a body component intended for installation in a specific location on the vehicle, which facilitates proper alignment with adjacent panels. The appropriately selected shape and profile of the trim support:

• maintaining the proper wheel arch line and fender edge,
• reducing the risk of gaps and unevenness between elements,
• stable seating in factory mounting points.

Thanks to this, the component can be used both for standard replacement of a damaged trim and for more extensive bodywork, where precision of fit and maintaining the original body geometry are essential.

Product condition and service application

The trim comes from the Land Rover range and is a secondary market product, making it an attractive solution for repairs where the priority is to maintain the original vehicle specification while optimizing costs. Such elements are often chosen by workshops specializing in the brand, as well as by users independently sourcing body parts for their Discovery L550.

In service practice, the front left fender trim in Kaikoura Stone will work particularly well in situations where only this piece of trim has been damaged, while other body components remain in good condition – this allows for spot replacement without interfering with a larger area of the bodywork.

Expanding the scope of repairs – related items

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the side body area in your Land Rover and need other elements from the same group, such as covers, overlays, or additional trims, check the available parts in the Land Rover protective and decorative trims category.