Scarcity of fuse boxes

Can anyone explain why it is proving impossible to source a new fuse box for a 2001 Discovery? Most parts suppliers do not even list the part.

You may well find that this is only available through a main stealer.

What's wrong with the old one ?

Can you not rebuild it?

I only gots one for an RRC here.

Beardygrandad said:

Can anyone explain why it is proving impossible to source a new fuse box for a 2001 Discovery? Most parts suppliers do not even list the part.

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Main Dealer or Genuine Parts reseller only (or eBay, if you want to gamble on a used one)

You don't say if it's the under bonnet or passenger compartment fuse box you're looking for.

I'm guessing it's the passenger compartment one, as that's the one that's full of electronics that talk to the BCU, and goes very wrong if it gets wet

Part Number - YQE000410

Britcar (UK) Ltd > YQE000410 FUSE BOX ASSY INTERIOR DISCO 11 (G)



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It's the inside box YQE000410 that Paul has helpfully illustrated. Land Rover main dealers and parts suppliers have none in stock nation wide and LR can't say when next delivery can be expected. I think this is miserable service of which LR should be ashamed.

I have now managed to source three possible used boxes from breakers. Question is whether they will be any improvement on the present one which has - my dealer says - got damp and corroded.

re Dippypud: rebuilding would be beyond me, and I'm not sure if it is possible because it seems that it is the circuit board that is the problem.

Beardygrandad said:

It's the inside box YQE000410 that Paul has helpfully illustrated. Land Rover main dealers and parts suppliers have none in stock nation wide and LR can't say when next delivery can be expected. I think this is miserable service of which LR should be ashamed.

I have now managed to source three possible used boxes from breakers. Question is whether they will be any improvement on the present one which has - my dealer says - got damp and corroded.

re Dippypud: rebuilding would be beyond me, and I'm not sure if it is possible because it seems that it is the circuit board that is the problem.

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Ahh..., not much help if stock in the spares system is exhausted


My experience of Land Rover's supply chain for DII parts is that, if a part goes out of stock -

1. They'll declare it 'No Longer Available' if they've not sold that many over the years.

2. They source some more stock from the original manufacturer, but in smaller quantities than when the vehicle was in production, so no 'economies of scale', and at todays prices.

3. The original manufacturer is no longer in business, so they have to source parts from a different manufacturer, as above, in small quantities and at todays prices.

So, be prepared for it to be declared obsolete, or the price to jump from the current £260, to a silly amount.


Sourcing a 2nd hand fuse box is a gamble.


There's a fella on eBay who specialises in breaking DIIs, his parts are all checked and of good quality - paul9280 0 | eBay


He also posts on the D2 Boys Club forum - The D2 Boys Club. - Index page


His name is Paul and he posts as 'Heathy' - he may be able to help with a good 2nd hand unit.

(it's not me, by the way )


Rebuilding it isn't really a DIY option, it's far too complicated for that.

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