The Story
Engine oil filtration is one of the most straightforward and most consequential items on any service schedule, and on the Defender Puma TDCi it is not a job to cut corners on. This MAHLE oil filter element is engineered to the same specification as the original equipment filter fitted at the factory, making it a straightforward and dependable choice for routine servicing.
MAHLE is one of the world's leading original equipment filter manufacturers and supplies filtration components to major automotive manufacturers globally. The LR030778M carries the MAHLE part number OC339/2 and is a direct equivalent to the Land Rover factory-specified filter for the 2.4-liter and 2.2-liter TDCi Puma engines. It is a paper cartridge-style element designed to fit the spin-on style filter housing on these engines and replaces the superseded LR004459 directly. If you are looking for the spin-on metal canister filter for later Puma applications, see LR104384.
This filter is specified for Defender Puma models up to VIN DA444247. If your Defender's VIN falls after that number, a different filter specification applies and you should confirm compatibility before ordering.
The oil filter element should be replaced at every oil change as a matter of course. Running a Duratorq TDCi beyond the filter's service life risks contaminated oil bypassing the filter media and circulating through the engine, which accelerates wear on bearings, the turbocharger, and the oil pump. On a Puma Defender that is used off-road or in dusty conditions, strict adherence to the filter replacement interval is especially important.
Fits:
Defender 90, 110, and 130 L316 (2007 to 2013) 2.4-liter Duratorq TDCi Puma Diesel up to VIN DA444247
Defender 90, 110, and 130 L316 (2011 to 2013) 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi Puma Diesel up to VIN DA444247
Part Number: LR030778M
Free shipping to the lower 48!
Supersessions LR004459, LR001247
FAQ
What is the difference between this filter and the Genuine Land Rover version?
The LR030778M is manufactured by MAHLE, one of the primary original equipment suppliers to Land Rover and other major manufacturers. It is produced to the same filtration specification as the factory filter and carries the MAHLE part number OC339/2. The Genuine Land Rover part uses the same base specification and is supplied through the dealer network at a higher price point. For routine service intervals, the MAHLE filter delivers equivalent filtration performance and protection for the Puma TDCi engine.
Does this filter fit both the 2.4-liter and 2.2-liter Puma TDCi engines?
Yes. The LR030778M is the correct oil filter element for both the 2.4-liter and 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi Puma engines fitted to the Defender from 2007 onward, up to VIN DA444247. If your Defender's VIN falls after DA444247, a different filter specification applies. The 2.2-liter Puma engine was introduced into the Defender lineup from 2011, replacing the 2.4-liter unit mid-production run. Both engines share this filter element up to the VIN cutoff.
Is this a cartridge-style element or a spin-on canister filter?
This is a paper cartridge-style element designed to fit the cartridge-type filter housing on the Puma TDCi Defender. It is not a spin-on metal canister filter. If your Rover has been updated to the later spin-on style metal filter housing, see LR104384 for the correct replacement. If you are unsure which filter housing your Defender is fitted with, the quickest way to confirm is to locate the filter housing on the engine and check whether it accepts a removable cartridge element or a complete spin-on unit.
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Description
Engine oil filtration is one of the most straightforward and most consequential items on any service schedule, and on the Defender Puma TDCi it is not a job to cut corners on. This MAHLE oil filter element is engineered to the same specification as the original equipment filter fitted at the factory, making it a straightforward and dependable choice for routine servicing.
MAHLE is one of the world's leading original equipment filter manufacturers and supplies filtration components to major automotive manufacturers globally. The LR030778M carries the MAHLE part number OC339/2 and is a direct equivalent to the Land Rover factory-specified filter for the 2.4-liter and 2.2-liter TDCi Puma engines. It is a paper cartridge-style element designed to fit the spin-on style filter housing on these engines and replaces the superseded LR004459 directly. If you are looking for the spin-on metal canister filter for later Puma applications, see LR104384.
This filter is specified for Defender Puma models up to VIN DA444247. If your Defender's VIN falls after that number, a different filter specification applies and you should confirm compatibility before ordering.
The oil filter element should be replaced at every oil change as a matter of course. Running a Duratorq TDCi beyond the filter's service life risks contaminated oil bypassing the filter media and circulating through the engine, which accelerates wear on bearings, the turbocharger, and the oil pump. On a Puma Defender that is used off-road or in dusty conditions, strict adherence to the filter replacement interval is especially important.
Fits:
Defender 90, 110, and 130 L316 (2007 to 2013) 2.4-liter Duratorq TDCi Puma Diesel up to VIN DA444247
Defender 90, 110, and 130 L316 (2011 to 2013) 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi Puma Diesel up to VIN DA444247
Part Number: LR030778M
Free shipping to the lower 48!
Supersessions LR004459, LR001247
FAQ
What is the difference between this filter and the Genuine Land Rover version?
The LR030778M is manufactured by MAHLE, one of the primary original equipment suppliers to Land Rover and other major manufacturers. It is produced to the same filtration specification as the factory filter and carries the MAHLE part number OC339/2. The Genuine Land Rover part uses the same base specification and is supplied through the dealer network at a higher price point. For routine service intervals, the MAHLE filter delivers equivalent filtration performance and protection for the Puma TDCi engine.
Does this filter fit both the 2.4-liter and 2.2-liter Puma TDCi engines?
Yes. The LR030778M is the correct oil filter element for both the 2.4-liter and 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi Puma engines fitted to the Defender from 2007 onward, up to VIN DA444247. If your Defender's VIN falls after DA444247, a different filter specification applies. The 2.2-liter Puma engine was introduced into the Defender lineup from 2011, replacing the 2.4-liter unit mid-production run. Both engines share this filter element up to the VIN cutoff.
Is this a cartridge-style element or a spin-on canister filter?
This is a paper cartridge-style element designed to fit the cartridge-type filter housing on the Puma TDCi Defender. It is not a spin-on metal canister filter. If your Rover has been updated to the later spin-on style metal filter housing, see LR104384 for the correct replacement. If you are unsure which filter housing your Defender is fitted with, the quickest way to confirm is to locate the filter housing on the engine and check whether it accepts a removable cartridge element or a complete spin-on unit.
