JAE000030 - Land Rover Seal

Land Rover Defender Bulkhead Vent Flap Seal – JAE000030 (Non‑A/C Models)

JAE000030 is the bulkhead air‑vent flap seal used on Land Rover Defender models without factory air‑conditioning, covering vehicles from the early 1990s through to late Td5 production. Fitted to the underside of the scuttle‑mounted fresh‑air vent flaps, this seal provides the primary air and water barrier between the flap and the bulkhead top panel, preventing water ingress, draughts and noise through the cabin ventilation openings.

Manufactured from EPDM foam tape, sealing material, JAE000030 is supplied as a rectangular one‑piece gasket with a central cut‑out to match the vent aperture. Genuine Land Rover variants follow the EPDM specification for longevity and resistance to UV and moisture exposure.

JAE000030 supersedes several earlier vent‑seal part numbers used across Series and early Defender models, including ALR2220, JAE000020, and MUC4299, consolidating the bulkhead‑vent sealing design into a single updated profile.

This part is a common replacement during restorations, when addressing leaking front vents, or when upgrading bulkhead ventilation components. Worn or perished seals typically lead to water drips onto the footwells, increased cabin draughts, and compromised heating and demisting performance - issues immediately resolved with correct fitment of JAE000030.