The cost of steering box work on a Defender can vary a great deal so it’s good to know what makes the price of the parts and labour for this work.

Reconditioned vs New Unit

A reconditioned steering box usually costs between £150 / £350 to purchase, whilst a new Land Rover Defender Steering Box can cost anywhere between £400 / £700 and more depending on the supplier. Typically reconditioned steering boxes are supplied with a warranty from the reconditioning specialist.

Why Labour Takes Longer on a Defender

Because of the Defender’s complex structure from the past, which differs from modern cars, additional parts need to be removed before the steering box can be accessed. Therefore steering box repair work is likely to cost the mechanic 3-5 hours of labour as opposed to 1-2 hours for modern cars.

When Adjustment or a Seal Repair Is Enough

If there is no fluid leak and only slight wear on the inner components, then an adjustment or seal replacement may be sufficient to repair your Land Rover steering box. This would cost labour only approximately £50 to £100 for an adjustment and £100 to £200 for a new seal to be installed. If you want a Land Rover Defender Steering Box, https://westernpowersteering.co.uk/vehicles/land-rover/land-rover-defender-steering-box is a good place to start.

Parts Often Replaced at the Same Time

The drop arm, drag link and track rod ends will also have worn at the same time as the steering box and should be checked over whilst the box is down. As these will require replacing anyway it’s worth getting these parts ordered too, along with the steering box, and the total extra cost is around £80 to £200 for all parts.

Confirm the Exact Spec Before Ordering

Steering boxes for Land Rover Defenders can vary from year to year and sometimes also between models fitted with or without power steering. Click here for steering box parts for your Land Rover Defender model.

Getting a quote for both parts and labour up front is highly recommended to avoid surprise costs.