Buyer's tip: The compressor is the #1 Land Rover air-suspension failure — it burns out chasing leaking air bags and throws "suspension fault / vehicle too low". Fix the perished air springs first, or a new compressor will die too.
Land Rover Air Suspension We Supply
Used & reconditioned units sourced through our SA network. Every one is quoted to order — tap Enquire and we'll confirm fitment, condition and price for your vehicle.
PopularDiscovery 3/4 Air Suspension Compressor (Hitachi)
LR023964 / LR015089
- •Hitachi OE-type unit, includes drier
- •#1 air-suspension failure part
- •Refurbished units common
R3,500 – R9,000
PopularDiscovery 3/4 / RR Sport Compressor (AMK)
LR045251 / AMK2835
- •AMK OE unit, higher-duty than Hitachi
- •Longer life; includes relay & drier
- •Used/refurb below new retail
R4,500 – R11,000

Range Rover L322 Air Compressor (Wabco/Hitachi)
LR015089 / RQL000014
- •Wabco (early) / Hitachi (late) OE
- •Same burn-out-from-leak pattern
- •Bracket + valve on some kits
R4,000 – R10,000
PopularDiscovery 3/4 Rear Air Spring (Bag)
RKB500240 / LR016403
- •Rear air bag, sold per corner
- •Perishing/leaks are the root fault
- •Fit in pairs to protect the compressor
R1,800 – R7,500

Discovery 3/4 / RR Sport Front Air Strut
RNB501580 / LR018170
- •Front air spring / strut
- •Leaks trigger "suspension fault"
- •Priced per corner
R2,000 – R8,500

Range Rover L405 / RR Sport L494 Front Air Strut
LR044676 / LR060382
- •Front air strut with air bag
- •Newer platform, thinner used supply
- •Priced per corner
R4,000 – R12,000

Air Suspension Valve Block
RVH000046 / RVH000095
- •Distributes air to each corner
- •Solenoid/o-ring leaks cause slow drop
- •Often replaced with compressor
R1,500 – R4,500

Air Compressor Relay
YWB500220
- •Cheapest first fix — plug-in
- •Failure mimics a dead compressor
- •Check before condemning the pump
R250 – R900
Images are illustrative. Prices are indicative SA used/reconditioned ranges — confirmed on enquiry.
Air Suspension Price Guide (SA)
| Model | Variant | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Disco 3/4 / RR Sport L320 | Compressor (Hitachi) | R3,500 – R9,000 |
| Disco 3/4 / RR Sport L320 | Compressor (AMK) | R4,500 – R11,000 |
| Range Rover L322 | Compressor (Wabco/Hitachi) | R4,000 – R10,000 |
| Discovery 3/4 | Rear air spring (per corner) | R1,800 – R7,500 |
| Disco 3/4 / RR Sport | Front air strut/spring | R2,000 – R8,500 |
| RR L405 / RR Sport L494 | Front air strut | R4,000 – R12,000 |
| Disco 3/4 / RR Sport | Valve block | R1,500 – R4,500 |
| Discovery 3/4 | Compressor relay | R250 – R900 |
Indicative used/reconditioned market ranges (2026). Your quote depends on exact spec, condition and availability.
Buying an Air Suspension Part in South Africa
Land Rover air suspension is brilliant when it works and a headache when it doesn't, and Legit Auto Parts stocks used and reconditioned parts across the system — Hitachi, AMK and Wabco compressors, front and rear air springs and struts, valve blocks and relays. Prices run from around R250 for a small part like a relay up to roughly R12,000 for a compressor or a complete strut. Everything is tested and couriered nationwide, and because the system is so interlinked we quote on what you actually need rather than off a fixed price.
Here's the single most important piece of advice: fix the air bags before, or at the same time as, the compressor. The number one reason compressors burn out is running flat-out to keep up with a leaking air spring or a perished bag — replace only the compressor and it'll cook itself again within months chasing the same leak. So when a car drops overnight or throws a suspension fault, diagnose the leak first. We can supply the air springs, the valve block and the compressor together so the whole system is sorted in one go rather than piecemeal. If the fault has drained your patience, get a quote and we'll help you work out which parts actually need replacing.
Match your air-suspension parts by model and VIN, because the compressor brand and the spring specification changed across model years and even mid-cycle — a Discovery 3 compressor is not automatically the same as a Discovery 4, and Range Rover struts differ front to rear. Send us your VIN and we'll confirm the exact parts before anything ships, so you don't end up with a compressor that won't talk to your valve block.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Land Rover air suspension cost in South Africa?
It ranges widely by part. A relay or small component can be as little as R250, air springs sit in the mid hundreds to low thousands, and a compressor or a complete strut can reach roughly R12,000. Because you often need more than one part, we quote the whole job on what's actually required for your vehicle.
Should I replace the compressor or the air bags first?
Fix the air bags first, or at the same time as the compressor. The most common reason a compressor burns out is running constantly to compensate for a leaking or perished air spring. If you replace only the compressor and leave the leak, the new one will overwork and fail the same way. Diagnose and fix the leak, then the compressor lasts.
What's the difference between the Hitachi, AMK and Wabco compressors?
They're the three compressor brands Land Rover fitted across different models and years, and they're not freely interchangeable — the mounting, connector and control differ. Which one your vehicle needs depends on model and build date, so we match it to your VIN rather than guessing by model alone.
How are air-suspension parts delivered?
Compressors, struts, air springs and valve blocks are couriered nationwide, usually arriving within 2 to 3 working days of the quote being accepted, with a tracking reference on dispatch.
How do I make sure the parts fit my Land Rover?
Match by model and VIN. The compressor brand and spring spec changed across model years, so a Discovery 3 part isn't automatically right for a Discovery 4, and Range Rover struts differ front to rear. Send us your VIN and we'll confirm the exact parts before dispatch.
What's checked and is there a warranty?
Compressors are tested for output and duty before they ship, and struts and air springs are checked for leaks and condition. Reconditioned parts carry a warranty; used parts come with cover appropriate to their condition, all set out in writing on your quote.
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Send us your vehicle details or VIN and we'll track down the right air suspension part — used or reconditioned, delivered to your door.

