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Wiper Blade Sizes at a Glance
Blades are labelled by length, not by side: supplier catalogues do not state which of the two front blades belongs on a right-hand-drive car’s driver arm.
Wiper Blade Sizes
Front blade lengths and arm fitting for the Land Rover Discovery Sport, taken from the Bosch and Valeo entries in the TecDoc-derived parts catalogue. Catalogues publish a front set as two lengths and do not state which blade belongs on the driver’s arm of a right-hand-drive car, so this table labels the blades by length rather than by side. Measure the blade you are replacing, or check both arms, before you order.
| Position | Blade length | Arm fitting |
|---|---|---|
| Front pair | 650 mm / 25.6 in + 500 mm / 19.7 in | Hook (9×3 / 9×4) |
| Rear | No data available | — |
Recommended Wiper Blades for Land Rover Discovery Sport
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Confidence in this data: Medium on 650/500 (Bosch set + two Valeo singles + goCORE GCB980128 + Ridex Plus 298W0247P all agree)
Checked against: Autodoc Discovery Sport LC
Model and body-style splits: The catalogue treats L550 as one entry spanning 2014-2024 — no 2019 facelift split found
What Fitting Type?
Catalogue fitting for the Land Rover Discovery Sport: Hook fixing (9×3/9×4) — the Bosch reference is a retrofit hook set, not a moulded-adapter Original
Adapter note. The Bosch set listed for this car is an Aerotwin Retrofit (AR-prefix), which uses the universal 9×3 / 9×4 hook adapter and fits any standard hook arm.
Right-hand drive. The sets catalogued for this vehicle are flagged for left-hand-drive cars and no right-hand-drive equivalent was found in the data we checked. That is a gap in the catalogue rather than proof the part is wrong for a UK car — confirm with the supplier or a dealer parts desk before buying.
Fit blades in pairs. Both front blades age at the same rate, so replacing only the streaking one usually means doing the other within weeks.
Recommended Wiper Blades
Bosch AR701S
Valeo 575009
Check by registration
How to Replace Wiper Blades
Changing the front blades on the Land Rover Discovery Sport takes a few minutes and needs no tools.
- Lift the arm away from the glass until it locks upright, and lay a folded cloth on the screen in case it drops.
- Release the old blade. Slide the blade down towards the base of the arm, then unhook the J-hook from the blade’s bridge and lift the blade clear.
- Compare old and new side by side before fitting — same length, same connector. If the adapter does not match, stop; forcing it damages the arm.
- Fit the new blade until the catch clicks home, then tug it gently to confirm it is locked.
- Lower the arm back to the glass by hand. Repeat on the other side, then test with plenty of washer fluid on a wet screen.
Never let a bare arm snap back onto the glass — a windscreen chipped that way is not covered by the blade warranty.
When to Replace Your Wipers
Wiper rubber hardens with UV and heat rather than with mileage, so a set on a car that is parked outside will usually be finished in about 12 months whatever the distance covered. Replace them when you see any of the following:
- Streaks or a haze left behind on the return sweep
- Juddering or chattering across the glass
- Missed strips of screen, especially at the top of the sweep
- Splits, curling or a shiny, glazed edge on the rubber
- Squealing that does not clear with a wash and a wipe of the rubber
Clean the rubber with a damp cloth every few weeks and clear leaves and grit from the base of the screen; both add months to a set. A blade that still streaks after cleaning is worn, not dirty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size wiper blades does a Land Rover Discovery Sport need?
Sources disagree for the Land Rover Discovery Sport. 650 mm / 25.6 in + 500 mm / 19.7 in Because the figures conflict, measure the blades on your own car before ordering.
What fitting type do Land Rover Discovery Sport wipers use?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is catalogued as: hook fixing (9×3/9×4) — the Bosch reference is a retrofit hook set, not a moulded-adapter Original
What rear wiper blade does a Land Rover Discovery Sport take?
No data available for the rear blade on the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Where suppliers disagree or list nothing, we say so rather than guess — check by registration.
How often should I replace Land Rover Discovery Sport wiper blades?
About once a year for most UK cars. Wiper rubber degrades with UV, heat and grit rather than with mileage, so a car parked outside will need blades sooner than the distance covered suggests. Replace them as soon as they streak, judder or miss part of the sweep after cleaning.
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How we check fitment for this guide
We cross-reference fitment figures against manufacturer specifications and OE-supplier catalogue data where available, and matched to the standard codes that actually govern fit — battery type/group sizes, wiper lengths and fitting types, bulb fitment codes, tyre size markings, and oil specifications. We work by make, model, year, engine, and build date, because a single model can take different parts across its life. Where the right part depends on your exact vehicle, we tell you to confirm by registration or VIN. More on our method →