Moto-Lita Steering Wheels

Steering Wheels:
14in or 15in , Black or Polished: 

Boss
Satin Black Boss:
Polished Boss: 

Billet Cap

Polished Billet Cap

MUD is proud to offer Moto-Lita steering wheels for the Land Rover Defender, 90, 110, & 130 range of vehicles.

The Moto-Lita name is one synonymous with quality. During the companies 50 year history Mota-Lita handcrafted products have been selected for use as original equipment in some of the worlds finest motorcars including Aston Martin, AC, Shelby Mustang, Austin Healey, Caterham, Jaguar, Jensen, Lister, Lola, TVR, and Rolls Royce. MUD is proud to be able to offer you that same level of traditional British craftsmanship for your Defender.

Each Moto-Lita Steering Wheel comes finished with a hand stitched leather rim featuring a rubber underlay for an improved tactile feel.

Available in 14in or 15in diameter designs, Moto-Lita wheels come with a holed spokes in either a satin black or polished finish. One spoke features the engraved Moto-Lita signature.

The 380mm/15in size diameter Moto-Lita wheel provides a larger diameter option than the majority of other aftermarket wheels whose maximum diameter wheel size is 14in/350mm. Crucially the 15in Moto-Lita wheel looks and feels right at home in the Defender. If you're looking for that little bit of extra room under you knees, we recommend the 15in Moto-Lita wheel.

For those drivers who prefer a smaller wheel with a sportier feel wheel we can supply the Moto-Lita wheel in a 14in diameter. If you're looking for the maximum amount of extra legroom under your knees (or in front of your stomach!) we recommend the 14in Moto-Lita wheel.

Moto-Lita Steering Wheel Bosses

Moto-Lita steering wheels will not fit straight onto your existing steering column. In order to fit a Moto-Lita steering wheel or indeed any other aftermarket steering wheel onto a Land Rover you will also need an adaptor or 'Boss' kit.

Which Boss do I need?

The subject of Land Rover steering wheel bosses has traditionally been a dark art. With this simple guide we aim to de-mystify the subject to ensure your Moto-Lita Boss selection is as simple and pain-free as possible.

Throughout their history Land Rover Defender, Ninety & One Ten models - no matter the engine type - have been fitted with just three different types of steering wheel.

Type A: The narrow rimmed four spoke steering wheel was used on the earliest vehicles up until and including the 200Tdi models.

Type B: The padded two spoke steering wheel commonly referred to as the 'air-bag wheel' (despite it not actually having an airbag fitted) was introduced on Td5 models in high-spec trim. This steering wheel continues to be used on the very latest 2.4Tdci 'PUMA' engine Defenders. This wheel was also used on North American Spec (NAS) D90 models and the 50th Anniversary V8 90s.

Type C: The two spoke steering wheel was introduced on the 300Tdi models. This steering wheel was also fitted to the Td5 models and continues to be used on the very latest generation Defender in base trim specification.

Boss Selection

Type A or B wheel. If your vehicle is a Td5 model or earlier Defender select a 36 Spline Boss in either polished or black finish. 

Type B wheel. If your vehicle is a 2.4 Tdci PUMA please see note below.

Type C wheel.  If your vehicle is a 300Tdi, Td5 or 2.4 Tdci PUMA select a Boss 48 Spline Boss in either polished or black finish.

The Boss suffix numbers refer to the number of splines on the steering column shaft. If you're in any doubt as to which boss you require or you're maybe looking to upgrade your existing aftermarket steering wheel with a Mota-Lita wheel then the only 100% accurate way to tell which boss you need is to remove the steering wheel. With the steering wheel removed you will be able to accurately count the splines on the end of the column.

Please read if you have the Type B/Airbag wheel fitted on a 2.4Tdci 'PUMA' engine.
If your Puma Model Defender is fitted with the Type B/Airbag wheel then theoretically it could be fitted with either a 36 or 48 spline column. Later models seem to have standardised on the 48 spline column, but fitment appears to be random. Unfortunately if you have the airbag wheel on a Puma model Defender there is no way guaranteed way to tell which boss you will require. The only way of knowing which boss you require is to remove the wheel and count the splines on the column. To remove the wheel, remove the centre pad with a sharp tug. This will reveal the nut securing the wheel to the column. Loosen the nut, but do not undo the nut all of the way. Pull on the steering wheel rocking the wheel at the same time to loosen it from the column. 

Bosses come in a satin black or polished finish to match your Moto-Lita steering wheel selection and are supplied with a Land Rover logo centre trim.

Polished Billet Cap
£37.50 inc VAT

To add the Moto Lita Polished Billet Cap to your order, follow this Billet Cap Link.

Please note that Moto-Lita steering wheels are not a mass-produced product. All Moto-Lita wheels are handmade to order. We always try to maintain a stock of wheels and bosses but on occasions there may be a waiting time of up to 2-3 weeks for delivery. Call us to check availability.

Moto-Lita steering wheels and their bosses are not interchangeable with any other type of steering wheel or boss, eg: Momo, OMP, Raid, Mountney etc. We do not sell bosses for these wheels.

Please note that MUD does not sell the standard Land Rover style steering wheels shown on this page.