I was looking to ask you wise folk whether i would need to buy the genuine landrover one's or an aftermarket alternative as can't really see any difference in photos.

Landrover dealer wanted around £800 fitted which is just plain ridiculous. I paid £250 fitted from a place in Barking, Essex. I think it was ebay seller OPonline or similar. I do know the price went up by £50 about a month after I had mine. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

Were they genuine Landrover?

Try a Britpart dealer or a Bearmach dealer
http://www.paddockspares.com/quick-fit-del...der-2.html

http://www.britpart.com/parts/vehicle-enha.../lr002773/

Also try John Craddocks Land Rovers or MM4x4
 * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg.
* Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Powerful UK steps are a direct copy of LR steps, if you can swing a spanner then an easy job to fit - 1 hour tops! 2014 SE Loire Blue SD4 Auto (MY15)
Gone - 2011 GS Baltic Blue, Retrofit Electric Leather, Side Steps, 19"SC's, Roof Rails, TT Sat Nav Mod, Retrofit Premium Audio, Retro fit 2013 Xenons with DRL & Sig Strip (Clutch at 47k)
Gone - 2007 GS Narvik Black, Privacy Glass, 19" SC's, Side Steps,Roof Rails, Roof Spoiler, Lamp Guards, Retrofit Electric Leather (Clutch at 115k)
Gone - 2007 SE Santorini Black (Clutch at 120k)
BT IID (best money ever spent on a car)

peners wrote:

Were they genuine Landrover?

thats good news, i can swing a spanner and save money

Here you go 2014 SE Loire Blue SD4 Auto (MY15)
Gone - 2011 GS Baltic Blue, Retrofit Electric Leather, Side Steps, 19"SC's, Roof Rails, TT Sat Nav Mod, Retrofit Premium Audio, Retro fit 2013 Xenons with DRL & Sig Strip (Clutch at 47k)
Gone - 2007 GS Narvik Black, Privacy Glass, 19" SC's, Side Steps,Roof Rails, Roof Spoiler, Lamp Guards, Retrofit Electric Leather (Clutch at 115k)
Gone - 2007 SE Santorini Black (Clutch at 120k)
BT IID (best money ever spent on a car)

 2014 SE Loire Blue SD4 Auto (MY15)
Gone - 2011 GS Baltic Blue, Retrofit Electric Leather, Side Steps, 19"SC's, Roof Rails, TT Sat Nav Mod, Retrofit Premium Audio, Retro fit 2013 Xenons with DRL & Sig Strip (Clutch at 47k)
Gone - 2007 GS Narvik Black, Privacy Glass, 19" SC's, Side Steps,Roof Rails, Roof Spoiler, Lamp Guards, Retrofit Electric Leather (Clutch at 115k)
Gone - 2007 SE Santorini Black (Clutch at 120k)
BT IID (best money ever spent on a car)

Mine are original LR parts but I fitted them myself. Be aware there is 6 captive nuts you must fit to the body so if you don't have the right tool you will not be able to complete the job. I ended up going to a local body shop who had an air tool to do this. Otherwise it's pretty straight forward.
I heard the copy parts didn't fit as well. The LR parts fit perfectly.

thanks for the pics etc that's great

Do the aftermarket one's look as good as this?

The Valeter wrote:

Landrover dealer wanted around £800 fitted which is just plain ridiculous. I paid £250 fitted from a place in Barking, Essex. I think it was ebay seller OPonline or similar. I do know the price went up by £50 about a month after I had mine.

Yes I saw those but wasn't going to take the risk on such a visible large item. Only way is to take risk and purchase. I was advised by another owner that the fit was "not good". Mine, LR OE, fitted perfectly. If you do go ahead I would be interested in seeing a pic of the steps and fitted. Otherwise you can do what I did and negotiated a rather nice discount from your LR parts department using the non genuine as a bargaining tool. Good luck but I very happy with the OE part which BTW has LR identification underneath which the Chinese copy may not!

peners wrote:

The Valeter wrote:

Landrover dealer wanted around £800 fitted which is just plain ridiculous. I paid £250 fitted from a place in Barking, Essex. I think it was ebay seller OPonline or similar. I do know the price went up by £50 about a month after I had mine.

these one's?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FREELANDER-2-BRA...4d12992eff

Just to say I found some genuine Landrover sidesteps from these people
http://www.britishlandroverparts.be
Got them for £360 brand new inc delivery,
wanted to recommend these people who are really helpful and reply quickly to emails