As I mentioned in another post, it's a real good idea to remove the plastic cowl cover between the hood and windshield, and cut/install a piece of metal hardware cloth over the open air hole (above the blower). There's a large open (uncovered) hole basically open to any and all leaves or rodents who wish to take up residence in the blower. I used some 1/4" (dimension of squares) wire cloth and bent it down over the lip. Applied some daubs of RTV in a couple places to hold it in place. Don't drill holes and put screws straight down, you could end up with leaks into your cabin. Then replace the cowl pieces. Takes 1/2 hr or so. Doesn't impede airflow. You can get it any just about any hardware store or Tractor Supply (Farm N Barn) type place. Or a guy could get some aluminum Stucco backing at a home center which would work too. I don't have any pictures unfortunately.

https://www.truevalue.com/galvanized...h-24-in-x-5-ft

 

It's really straight forward. Just a nuts and bolts kind of job fortunately. Drop the cardboard kick panel off, remove the glove box and you will see the blower right there.

 

should I get the Land Rover part for $500 or should I get the knock off for $30 ??

hmmmmmmm - or used Land Rover part ?

 

Seriously, if you can get a good/used blower motor, that is the way I would go. But I'm frugal lol
As long as the so-called squirrel cage is clean, and the motor turns, you should be good. Unless you are doing a ground-up resto, keep it modest.