Are there any recommended headlights for the MK1? I’ve got standard 7" halos that I bought on Amazon but the fitment is atrocious and it’s been nothing but a chew on. Additionally, are there any that a truly plug-n-play without the need for additional wiring? The ones I have require wiring into the …

LED are illegal on a MK1. Use a unit with a clear glass on a clever reflector, like the Raybrig

Aren’t LED bulbs non compliant if they are in a headlamp unit designed for incandescent bulbs, rather than illegal on a Mk1 ? [image] L.E.D legislation Electrics & ICE I have LED lights on my Eunos but they are DOT marked and MOT compliant as they are sealed units and …

Mine are E marked replacement glass units, search on eBay usually under 7" LED Land Rover. For example <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-7-Inch-HALO-Angel-Eyes-LED-DRL-Headlights-For-Land-Rover-Defender-90-110/185488956032?fits=Car%20Make:Land%20Rover&hash=item2b3000da80:g:EK8AAOSw0jliw-YA&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA8Lqa5Zqgx4+StZfZZfKWxSeB7N69Jd2X8N3kZ5ymUuOI7wg/glavuvyElrYB8oLpnISdsBPOwj70sDLpZhiJO1ZIGYAR54IzY58IYjvFMexfn1hGNJSSrNr53zK6MZPlehyhr1Hv+Q/kZNuTlF+BWme83578jXZFe2371GdsJXTllQEz0jigUwxTnRqreYaEzO5Frk9vd7N0AFYEjoe5zAV6CYtqscD5DSL+xYdwZ6yb/TBAKxZ3GuRpvrXQTwaxheziQStjTMGG1c2ovlsUX0FXXjsM3kHbzFge++k5NDuj6lqsp7uL9xorqY87mznchQ==%7Ctkp:BFBMuKmGyq9i&pageci=0fd07eaa-7daf-4d8d-a9fc-7e3989838ed7&redirect=mobile" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">LED headlight I bought DOT marked, like these; others don’t specifically mention. <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E-Mark-Pair-7-Inch-Led-Headlights-Halo-DRL-For-Land-Rover-Defender-TD4-TD5/133653555643?fits=Car%20Make:Land%20Rover&_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20201210111314&meid=c7745857d4654b858dccbf2f00ab2b92&pid=101195&rk=3&rkt=12&sd=185488956032&itm=133653555643&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2047675&algv=SimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecall&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum:133653555643c7745857d4654b858dccbf2f00ab2b92%7Cenc:AQAIAAABQNaJCFP3eaFlNU/MPxRY0TCMczVKEUB5MsBytoCwPnd71M08lfrVO4PuTCchnU42KC4W4fZqxBROE+M7tSL+gZgL1kWiIUBRsEpydVTA61DhOJDUizwNgM7HKYQEqSaBlJQbfnydx4KRcuMaB8WYdUTxT8yTGnBaxE0U3FjpTryzQY/J7OcOFanKrR1JIOSdBErpdf3cTqkK8jGNAqrVwen7oRCX/IIviKqo6AqtXl3ta3mp+0KB6mbDqYhNg+IQS1XNubuqtCLrAMAR70qOKd5W7vsp3aUrIdbrithSp0LStHJxHdHOXtlaLls86+1SgqtkBdOXQPEHddX5JwhNSHOB5sUpaR7Dc+zylI4cvaHaxO/Jgs2ZwlziDEK3L4W4BOpL86UQhskJ1gNUeNtPe/G1ccvk+8uZV7/A0gThJ+qs%7Campid:PL_CLK%7Cclp:2047675&pageci=79fb08ff-5dc7-4e87-bb7e-82da5302689f&redirect=mobile" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">LED DOT marked

It is a bit grey, but the legislation says the units have to be fitted by the manufacture

It’s been through 4 mot’s with no comments so far! :crossed_fingers:

Did you have a hard time getting these headlights to fit in the casing? I’ve had a real chew on trying to make them fit! Had to file down the sides to make it easier.

One of the lights didn’t want to fit easily, the dent in the car headlight surround was just too small for part of the headlamp unit. The other side fitted with no problem. I seem to remember brute force and ignorance assisted in the fitting.

MK1 LED headlights recommendations?

Technical Area Electrics & ICE

MaxBlack3.75 21 July 2023 23:43 3

Aren’t LED bulbs non compliant if they are in a headlamp unit designed for incandescent bulbs, rather than illegal on a Mk1 ?

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