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Replacement parts for the Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318), produced from 1998 to 2004. Covers the 2.5 Td5 diesel and the 4.0 and 4.6 Rover V8 petrol variants. OEM, Genuine, and aftermarket components stocked in the Netherlands. Part of the Land Rover Discovery parts collection.
Banjo bolt
Oil Cooler Adaptor Gasket for the Rover V8 petrol engine, part of the engine lubrication circuit. It seals the joint between the oil cooler adapto...
View full detailsDistributor Gear
Gearbox Reconditioned Exchange - R380 68a-l
Rocker Arm for the rocker shaft valvetrain assembly of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The rocker arm pivots on the rocker shaft and transmits the lif...
View full detailsRocker Arm - Steel - LH for the valve train of the Rover V8 engine, part of the Cylinder Head & Valve Train assembly. This steel rocker arm pi...
View full detailsPolyurethane Boot - Defender - Discovery 1/2 - RRC - P38
Differential Pinion Oil Seal with a double sealing lip, for the front and rear differentials. It is press-fitted into the differential housing aro...
View full detailsEngine Dowel, a precision locating dowel that sets the relative position of mating engine components during assembly. The dowel fixes the exact al...
View full detailsTiming Pin (Long) is a workshop special tool used to set the engine timing on the Td5 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo diesel. The pin locks the cran...
View full detailsNeedle Roller Bearing for the R380 manual gearbox. It carries the reverse idler on the layshaft, allowing the gear to rotate with minimal friction ...
View full detailsGearbox Breather for the gearbox and transfer case assembly. This breather is located on the gearbox or transfer case casing and vents internal pr...
View full detailsSetscrew used as a general-purpose fastener in engine bay ancillary and drivetrain assemblies. Applied at engine harness mounting points, bell hou...
View full detailsBreather Tube for the LT230 transfer box. This tube forms part of the breather system on the LT230 transfer gearbox, routing pressure venting away...
View full detailsSelector Fork for the 3rd and 4th gear positions in the five-speed manual gearbox (LT77 and R380). The fork engages the 3rd/4th synchro hub sleeve...
View full detailsBody Rivet - a mechanical fastener used within the body and panel assembly to join thin sheet metal, trim and stowage fittings. Nominal size 3/16"...
View full detailsRocker Assembly Aluminium - LH
Cylinder Block Seal is a 16mm sealing washer fitted to the cylinder block of the Rover V8 petrol engine, closing off a machined passage in the bloc...
View full detailsScrew - M8 x 25mm is a fastener used in the assembly of the LT230 transfer gearbox. The LT230 is a two-speed transfer box fitted to Defender, Disc...
View full detailsExhaust Pipe - Front with Catalytic Converter for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. This front section runs from the turbocharger outlet fla...
View full detailsO-Ring for the oil strainer in the ZF 4-speed automatic transmission. This seal fits the oil strainer (the automatic transmission fluid pickup fil...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut Key - Code C for removing locking wheel nuts with the Code C drive profile. The key engages the unique recessed socket of the Co...
View full detailsOil Pump for the R380 manual gearbox. Mounted at the rear of the gearbox and driven from the output shaft, the pump circulates gearbox oil to lubr...
View full detailsGearbox Mainshaft Oil Seal, fitted where the mainshaft passes through the gearbox casing on the 5-speed manual transmission. It runs against the r...
View full detailsAutomatic Transmission Shaft is a coupling shaft within the ZF 4-speed automatic gearbox assembly. This shaft transmits drive between internal gea...
View full detailsOil Separator Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. This gasket seals the oil separator to the cam cover, preventing engine oil ...
View full detailsSwivel Recovery Eye Rotating recovery point that bolts through the recovery-point holes in a winch bumper, providing a secure anchor for a shackle ...
View full detailsSelf Tapping Screw for use in Land Rover body, chassis, and hardware applications.
Thrust Washer is a 1.25mm selective thrust washer for the centre differential of the LT230 transfer box. It sets the end-float of the centre diffe...
View full detailsKinetic Recovery Rope - vehicle recovery accessory for extracting a bogged or stuck vehicle. Unlike a static strap, a kinetic rope stretches under...
View full detailsSide Repeater Bulb Holder for the exterior indicator and side-repeater lighting circuit. The holder fits within the lens housing and provides the ...
View full detailsPiston Ring Set - a ring set for one piston of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The set comprises the compression rings and the oil control ring that s...
View full detailsGearbox Sump Gasket for the ZF 4-speed automatic transmission, sealing the joint between the transmission oil pan (sump) and the gearbox casing. T...
View full detailsTowing Jaw rated to 3.5 tonnes, part of the towing/pintle hitch assembly. It provides the jaw coupling for trailer and recovery towing, mounting t...
View full detailsThrust Washer for the differential assembly within the LT230 transfer box. This 1.35mm thrust washer sits within the LT230 centre differential, co...
View full detailsFront flange LT230
Gasket
Intercooler Hose for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, part of the charge-air system between the intercooler and the engine. It carries cooled...
View full detailsInlet Valve for the TD5 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine, as fitted to the Defender and Discovery 2. The inlet valve controls the intake charge...
View full detailsCamshaft for the valvetrain of the 4.0/4.6L V8 petrol engine. Mounted in the cylinder block and driven from the crankshaft, the camshaft lobes act...
View full detailsPower Steering & ACE Pump Pulley mounts to the hydraulic pump drive shaft and is turned by the engine's auxiliary drive belt. Drives the power...
View full detailsStepper Motor for the V8 EFI petrol engine, part of the idle air control system on the intake plenum. Acts as the idle air control valve, metering...
View full detailsCrankshaft Main Bearing Cap Cross-Bolt Seal Washer for the Rover V8 petrol engine. This 19mm diameter seal washer seals the main bearing cap cross...
View full detailsWasher Pump for the rear screen washer system. The pump pressurises the washer fluid circuit to deliver fluid to the rear screen jet. Mounts in th...
View full detailsAir Filter - panel air filter for the engine air intake, seated in the airbox upstream of the intake ducting to trap airborne dirt before it reache...
View full detailsTowing Bracket Slider is the sliding tongue section of a Dixon Bate adjustable towing bracket, which sets and locks the hitch at the required heigh...
View full detailsBottom End Gasket Kit supplies the gaskets and seals needed to reseal the lower half of the Td5 engine - the cylinder block, crankshaft and sump as...
View full detailsFuel Tank Sender Wrench is a special service tool for the fuel tank sender unit assembly. It engages the metal locking ring that retains the fuel ...
View full detailsThe Discovery 2 (L318) is a body-on-frame ladder-chassis vehicle built from 1998 to 2004 at Solihull. It runs live axles front and rear with permanent four-wheel drive, and was available with the 2.5-litre Td5 inline-five diesel or the 4.0-litre and 4.6-litre Rover V8 petrol engines. Gearbox options were a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic. Some later variants were fitted with ACE (Active Cornering Enhancement), an electronically controlled hydraulic anti-roll system.
Budget Parts stocks parts across the full range of Discovery 2 service and repair requirements. Coverage includes:
Genuine and direct OEM supply for the Discovery 2 is more limited than for later Discovery generations, as production ended in 2004. Budget Parts maintains aftermarket and compatible OEM stock for this generation, including parts that have been discontinued from the Land Rover Genuine supply chain.
Reference note: The JLR Classic parts portal at parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com lists the Discovery 2 under the L318 designation with a production range of 1998 to 2004 and covers the same parts categories listed above.
Fitment GuidanceThe Discovery 2 does not share a platform with the Discovery 3 or Discovery 4. It is the last Land Rover SUV to use the ladder-frame architecture derived from the original 1970 Range Rover underpinnings. When the Discovery 3 (L319) arrived in 2004 it moved to an entirely different Integrated Body Frame architecture with independent air suspension, meaning no structural, suspension, or driveline parts cross over between the two generations.
The Discovery 2 does share some non-structural hardware with the Defender where both were fitted with the same Td5 engine from 1998 onwards. Td5-specific engine components such as injector seals, dipstick O-rings, and manifold studs may be common across the two platforms, but always confirm fitment by part number before ordering.
ACE-equipped Discovery 2 vehicles use hydraulic actuators connected to the front and rear anti-roll bars. If your vehicle has ACE fitted, confirm this before ordering suspension components, as certain anti-roll bar and bush specifications differ from non-ACE variants.
For vehicles built before and after the 2002 model year update, some sensor, injection system, and electrical connector specifications changed. Confirm your production year from your VIN before ordering electrical and fuel system parts.
Use the engine variant, year, and category filters above the product grid to narrow this collection to parts that match your specific Discovery 2.
The Land Rover Discovery 2 was produced from 1998 to 2004 in a single generation with a mid-cycle update for the 2002 model year. Ordering by year and engine variant gives the best fitment match for the majority of parts. For electrical components, sensors, and fuel system items, confirming your exact production date via VIN is strongly recommended.
Your VIN is a 17-character code on the A-pillar door jamb, on the windscreen base, or in your vehicle documentation. The 10th character identifies the model year. Land Rover publishes a VIN model year guide at landrover.co.uk that maps the 10th character to the corresponding production year.
If you are ordering suspension, engine, or fuel system parts and are unsure of your production date, use the VIN reference before placing your order. Product listings on this site confirm fitment by model and year. Where a part fits a specific production range only, this is noted in the listing.
Technical GuidesThe guides below cover diagnostic and maintenance topics directly relevant to the Discovery 2 (L318). They provide technical depth on common failure patterns and correct replacement decisions. These guides support the parts range on this page and are intended to be read before placing an order where a fault has been identified.
Covers why the rear crossmember corrodes from the inside out on L318 vehicles, how to inspect for structural failure, and which repair section to select for a long-term fix. Relevant to any Discovery 2 owner preparing for an APK or MOT structural assessment, or dealing with visible corrosion on the rear chassis.
Discovery 2 rear crossmember →Explains why the Td5 exhaust manifold warps and cracks under load, and identifies the correct stud and manifold specifications for a permanent repair rather than a temporary fix. Relevant to Discovery 2 Td5 owners with ticking, whistling, or exhaust blow under cold start or load conditions.
Td5 exhaust manifold fix →Walks through every common cause of overheating on Land Rover vehicles, including the Discovery 2 Td5 and V8, and explains how to identify the failing component before ordering. Covers thermostat failure, water pump wear, coolant hose fatigue, and viscous fan coupling failure.
Land Rover overheating diagnosis →If you know the type of part you need, these category collections cover the relevant components across all compatible Land Rover models:
Air springs, shock absorbers, control arms, and steering components.
Land Rover suspension parts →Propshafts, driveshafts, universal joints, and output shaft seals.
Land Rover driveshaft parts →Discs, pads, calipers, and hydraulic components.
Land Rover brake parts →Radiators, thermostats, water pumps, and coolant hoses.
Land Rover cooling parts →The Land Rover Discovery 2, also known as the Discovery Series II, was produced from 1998 to 2004. It carries the chassis code L318 and was assembled at Solihull in the United Kingdom. It was replaced in 2004 by the Discovery 3 (L319), which uses a completely different platform.
The Discovery 2 was available with three engines: the 2.5-litre Td5 inline-five diesel, the 4.0-litre Rover V8 petrol, and the 4.6-litre Rover V8 petrol. The 4.6-litre V8 was available in certain markets on 2003 and 2004 model year vehicles. In the UK the only V8 offered was the 4.0-litre. Parts listings on this site confirm which engine variant each component fits.
No. The Discovery 2 uses a body-on-frame ladder chassis with live axles front and rear. The Discovery 3 (L319) uses an entirely different Integrated Body Frame architecture with independent air suspension. There is no structural, suspension, or driveline crossover between the two generations. Some generic fasteners and hardware may overlap, but always confirm compatibility by part number before ordering.
Some components are shared between the Discovery 2 and the Defender where both use the same Td5 engine. Certain Td5 engine items including injector seals, manifold studs, and dipstick O-rings may carry the same part number across both vehicles. Confirm fitment by part number for any engine component before ordering across model lines.
For most service and wear items, your model year and engine variant are sufficient. For electrical components, sensors, fuel system parts, and items that changed across the 2002 model year update, confirming your exact production date via VIN gives the most reliable fitment match. Your VIN is on the A-pillar door jamb or windscreen base. The 10th character identifies the model year.
Yes. Budget Parts is based in the Netherlands and holds stock at EU locations. All orders ship from within the EU, which means no customs charges or import delays for buyers in EU member states. VAT is handled correctly for both private buyers and registered businesses.