Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Seat Belt Buckle Rear Middle FK72-60045-BA

Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Seat Belt Buckle Rear Middle is an original component from the Seat belts and parts category, designed for installation in the rear middle seating position. It ensures proper anchoring of the seat belt, which translates into safe and stable passenger restraint while driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: FK72-60045-BA
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: FK72-60045-BA
• Substitutable numbers: FK72-60045-BA, FK7260045BA, LR061312, AMFK7260045BA, AMFK-7260045-BA
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Purpose and function of the seat belt buckle

The presented buckle is dedicated to the rear row of seats, in the middle position, for the Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 model. Its task is to mechanically connect the seat belt tongue to the vehicle structure, ensuring the safety system operates according to the manufacturer's specifications.

A properly selected seat belt buckle:

• ensures correct fastening of the seat belt in the middle seat of the rear bench,
• maintains a stable position of the buckle relative to the seat,
• reduces the risk of incorrect belt routing by the passenger.

Why it is worth using an original Land Rover component

The original Land Rover seat belt buckle is designed for the specific geometry of the seats, mounting points, and the operating characteristics of the safety system. As a result:

• compatibility with factory seat belts is maintained,
• the release and locking mechanism operates in a predictable and repeatable manner,
• the component works with the vehicle structure in accordance with the engineers' design.

Choosing such a component allows for maintaining the integrity of the entire safety system, which is important both in daily use and in emergency situations.

Condition of the component and installation aspects

The product comes from a used vehicle, which is typical for many original spare parts in the interior equipment group. Before installation, a standard visual inspection of the socket, release button, and mounting cable is recommended to confirm the absence of mechanical damage and ensure smooth operation of the mechanism.

During installation, it is important to:

• use the correct mounting point in the rear of the vehicle,
• use the appropriate bolts and tightening torque in accordance with service documentation,
• verify the correct engagement of the seat belt tongue after installation.

Selection by OEM number and vehicle compatibility

To ensure that the buckle is suitable for a specific version of the Discovery Sport L550, it is worth verifying compatibility using the OEM number and vehicle data. In case of doubt, it is useful to compare the configuration of the rear bench, the type of seat belts, and the location of mounting points in the car.

When selecting parts, the VIN number and detailed catalog data can be helpful, which minimizes the risk of purchasing an incompatible component and speeds up the service process.

If you want to check step-by-step how to properly match a replacement part by OEM number and vehicle data, use our practical guide: Guide: how to choose the right car part by VIN and OEM number.

Expanding the safety system in Land Rover

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear passenger safety zone in your Land Rover and need other elements from the same group, such as tensioners, buckles, or additional mounts, check the available parts in the Land Rover seat belts and parts category.

Summary

Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Seat Belt Buckle Rear Middle is a dedicated safety system component designed for installation in the rear of the vehicle. Using an original component from the Seat belts and parts group allows for maintaining the integrity of the safety system, ensures the proper operation of the fastening mechanism, and provides a technically correct solution for repairs or replacement of the factory seat belt buckle in the Discovery Sport L550.