MPA Electrical 17705 Starter Motor

Land Rover Starter for Bosch Applications

MPA Electrical 17705 is a remanufactured 12-volt starter built with a permanent magnet gear reduction design and a 1.7 kW rating. It is configured for clockwise rotation and uses a 9-tooth drive, making it a direct replacement option for select Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, and Defender 90 applications with Bosch starter equipment.

Key Features

• Remanufactured starter from MPA Electrical
• Permanent magnet gear reduction design
• 1.7 kW output rating
• 12-volt electrical system
• Clockwise rotation
• 9-tooth drive configuration
• Built for Bosch starter applications

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible with 1996-1998 Land Rover Discovery, 1996-1998 Land Rover Range Rover, and 1997 Land Rover Defender 90. It also fits 1994-1995 Land Rover Defender 90 with Bosch starter, optional; remanufactured. This part number, 17705, is a practical replacement for Land Rover starter repair work where the original unit matches the listed Bosch-based configuration.

This part cross-references Bosch-style applications such as 0-001-110-090 and 0-001-110-120 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Slow or weak engine cranking
• No-start conditions caused by starter failure
• Intermittent starter engagement
• Grinding or improper starter drive engagement
• Electrical starting issues on Bosch-equipped Land Rover models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s starter configuration, tooth count, rotation, and voltage before installation. Confirm Bosch starter fitment on 1994-1995 Defender 90 models, since that application is listed as optional. Compare the original starter’s mounting and electrical connections to the replacement unit before final installation.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured starters are rebuilt for replacement use in charging and starting systems. Part number 17705 is specified for select Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, and Defender 90 applications with the listed Bosch starter configuration.