Dorman 931-221 Door Lock Actuator Motor - Front Left

Dorman 931-221 Door Lock Actuator Motor

This Dorman door lock actuator motor is a direct replacement for the factory latch and actuator assembly on select Land Rover vehicles. Built with metal and plastic construction and an electric design, it is engineered for reliable door lock operation on the front left door.

Key Features

• Direct replacement door lock actuator motor for specific Land Rover applications
• Electric operation for integrated latch and actuator function
• Oval male connector with 10 terminals
• Black plastic body and connector design
• Specific-fit replacement for the front left position
• Cross-references Land Rover OE part numbers LR038438 and LR048248 for the same application

Detailed Description

Dorman 931-221 is a front left door lock actuator motor designed for select Land Rover Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover models. It is built as an integrated door latch actuator assembly for vehicles that use an electric locking system, including Discovery Sport applications with passive entry. The part number 931-221 is intended for direct replacement service where the original actuator has failed or become inconsistent.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes Fits 2014-2019 Land Rover Discovery, Front Left; Fits 2015-2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport, Front Left; Fits 2014-2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Front Left; and Fits 2013-2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Front Left. This makes Dorman 931-221 a focused replacement for common front left door lock concerns on these Land Rover platforms.

What It Helps Fix

• Door lock that does not respond to the key fob or interior switch
• Intermittent locking or unlocking on the front left door
• Sticking or slow actuator movement in the latch assembly
• Loss of electric lock function in the integrated door latch system
• Faults related to worn internal actuator components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector shape, terminal count, and mounting points before installation. This part uses a blade pin terminal type, oval connector shape, male connector gender, and three mounting holes, with no wiring harness or mounting hardware included. Confirm the vehicle’s front left application and match the OE part number when diagnosing a failed latch and actuator assembly on Discovery, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Sport, or Range Rover models.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman actuator has undergone extensive quality and safety testing to support dependable operation in the specified applications. It is engineered as a direct replacement for the stock actuator on select vehicle years, makes, and models.