Steel Side Steps Land Rover Defender 110

Land Rover Defender 110 side steps: the step that a 4x4 of this height demands

A Land Rover Defender side step is not an aesthetic whim on a vehicle whose cabin floor sits so high. This pair of side steps for the Defender 110, supplied for the left and right sides, adds the missing intermediate step between the ground and the door sill. Your rear passengers no longer have to haul themselves up by brute force, and the lower bodywork no longer takes the brunt of muddy soles. At the same time, the Defender's silhouette gains the wide stance that suits it so well.

A full-length bar that accentuates the Defender's side

The Defender 110 side step bar runs across all four doors, from one wheel arch to the other, without interruption. From the side, it closes off the lower bodywork and balances the model's tall vertical body: the vehicle appears longer, more planted, less top-heavy. It is one of the few accessories that complements the original design instead of contradicting it.

The top surface features a ribbed non-slip surface; the ends are neatly sealed to prevent sharp edges and water retention. No fasteners are visible from the outside.

Steel, aluminum alloy and technical plastic: 18 kg of serious hardware

The manufacturer announces a mixed construction: premium-quality aluminum alloy, steel for the supports, and technical plastic for the trim. The 18 kg announced for the complete set says it all: this is not a decorative strip but a structural part, capable of serving as a side protection bar against rubbing branches and parking bumps. The steel and aluminum combination also limits galvanic corrosion at the mounting points, where all-steel side steps give up the ghost after a few salty winters.

• Left and right Defender side steps — the complete set to equip both sides of the vehicle.
• Full-length non-slip grip — safety in rain, snow, or mud.
• Lower bodywork protection function — gravel and low obstacles strike the bar, not the sheet metal.
• 18 kg construction — announced mass for the pair, a sign of a substantial profile section.
• Easier roof access — a stable foothold for strapping down a load on a roof rack.

Mounting these side steps on a Defender 110 without drilling into the bodywork

The installation of the side step on the Land Rover Defender is done with the vehicle on level ground, ideally by two people given the mass. The supports are positioned under the chassis rail, the hardware is engaged on the provided mounting points, and then tightened gradually while checking alignment with the lower door before final tightening. The manufacturer's reference targets the recent-generation Defender 110; the body configuration and number of doors should be checked before installation according to your version. Checking the tightening torque after the first few hundred kilometers is highly recommended.

Fixed side step or retractable electric side step on a Defender?

The retractable one disappears under the bodywork with the doors closed and preserves the ground clearance angle off-road, but it adds motors, sensors, and wiring, and therefore points of failure and a significantly higher budget. The fixed steel side step chosen here makes the opposite choice: nothing moves, nothing breaks down, and it also serves as permanent side protection. On a Defender used daily, by the family, or on a job site, it is often the most sensible choice.

Land Rover equipment, a family we follow closely

Defender, Discovery, Range Rover Sport: these vehicles make up a good part of our exterior accessories catalog, and we know how quickly an undersized part is immediately noticeable on them. We favor exterior accessories for the Defender whose geometry follows the original bodywork, and our French-speaking team remains available before and after the order.

Equip your Land Rover Defender 110 with its steel side steps and turn every entry into a natural movement.

Type: Fixed side steps / protection bar
Compatible brand / model: Land Rover Defender (manufacturer reference aimed at the Defender 110)
Years: Depending on the version, to be checked before installation
Material: Premium-quality aluminum alloy, steel, technical plastic
Announced weight: 18 kg
Placement: Left side and right side
Contents: 1 complete set (2 side steps + supports)
Surface: Ribbed non-slip grip
Mounting: On mounting points, hardware supplied
Maintenance: Rinse after winter use, periodic tightening check