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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.
Alternator Banjo Bolt is the hollow union bolt that secures the oil feed line to the vacuum pump on the alternator of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo...
View full detailsSealing Washer forms the fuel-tight seal for the water-in-fuel sensor where it threads into the Td5 fuel filter housing, within the fuel filtration...
View full detailsWasher Reservoir Cap closes the filler neck of the windscreen washer reservoir. It seals the reservoir to retain washer fluid and keep dirt and deb...
View full detailsSealing Washer a copper crush washer for the engine oil sump drain plug, used on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. It seats between the drain ...
View full detailsAdjusting Screw for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine rocker assembly. Sets the clearance at the rocker where it acts on the valve an...
View full detailsTD5 Engine Designation Decal - silver, approximately 13 cm - for Td5-engined Land Rover models. This is the silver adhesive "TD5" lettering decal ...
View full detailsWater Drain Plug for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel cylinder head, part of the engine cooling circuit. It seals the coolant drain point in t...
View full detailsEngine Mount - Rubber - Diesel supports the engine on the chassis and isolates it from the vehicle structure. The bonded rubber element absorbs co...
View full detailsSeal - Oil Pump
Cam Cover Gasket for the 2.5L Td5 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine. This gasket seals the camshaft cover to the top of the cylinder head, preventing...
View full detailsFlywheel Bolt for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder diesel engine with manual gearbox. This bolt secures the flywheel to the rear flange of the crankshaft...
View full detailsTrim Clip (Scrivet) is a two-piece plastic push-fit fastener used to secure trim panels, facia sections, splash shields and other clipped-in compon...
View full detailsWasher Non-Return Valve for the windscreen wash/wipe system. The valve is fitted into the washer fluid line between the pump and the jets. It perm...
View full detailsBolt - a 3/8" UNC x 2-3/4" bolt securing the rocker shaft and its oil baffle plate to the cylinder head on the Rover V8 engine. It clamps the rock...
View full detailsOil Seal for the LT230 transfer box input shaft. Part of the transfer box gear train. The seal fits around the rotating input shaft where it enter...
View full detailsCylinder Head Bolt securing the cylinder head to the cylinder block and clamping the head gasket joint. It maintains the clamping force that seals...
View full detailsMainshaft Bearing supports the mainshaft within the LT230 transfer box, carrying the shaft's rotational loads and keeping it running true as drive ...
View full detailsBolt Secures the radius arm to the axle bracket within the radius arms & links assembly. Installed through the radius arm bush and axle mounti...
View full detailsLow Ratio Detection Switch - the transfer box range-detection switch, mounted on the front housing of the transfer box. It senses whether the tran...
View full detailsPin - Split
Auxiliary Drive Belt for the front-end accessory drive system, transmitting drive from the crankshaft pulley to the alternator and other engine anc...
View full detailsDifferential Thrust Washer for the LT230 transfer box centre differential. It bears against the differential gears within the centre differential,...
View full detailsFuel Tank Locking Ring for the fuel pump and sender unit assembly. This ring secures the fuel pump and sender unit in the top of the fuel tank, pr...
View full detailsDetent Spring for the LT77 and R380 manual gearbox gear change mechanism. This spring forms part of the selector detent assembly within the gearbo...
View full detailsValve Stem Seal for the Rover V8 engine, part of the cylinder head valve train. The seal fits over the top of the valve stem where it passes throu...
View full detailsGasket - Cover
Nyloc Nut - M16 flanged self-locking nut used at suspension link fastenings. The integral flange spreads the clamp load across the joint face and ...
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 detailsBrake Caliper Bolt - M12 x 35mm threaded fastener securing the brake caliper to its mounting on the hub carrier. It holds the caliper in correct a...
View full detailsCamshaft Cover Grommet sealing the camshaft cover to the cylinder head on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The grommet forms a stat...
View full detailsDrive Belt Idler Pulley for the auxiliary (accessory) belt drive of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The pulley mounts above the water...
View full detailsSump Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. It seals the joint between the oil sump and the cylinder block within the engine lubri...
View full detailsTiming Belt Tensioner for the 2.5L Td5 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine timing system. The tensioner pulley bears directly against the timing belt a...
View full detailsWiper Arm Pivot Nut Secures the wiper arm to the splined pivot spindle of the windscreen wiper mechanism. It threads onto the spindle where it emer...
View full detailsO-Ring for the LT230 Transfer Box, used at multiple sealing positions within the unit. This O-ring is fitted at several locations in the LT230 two...
View full detailsFront Camshaft Oil Seal for the Td5 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine, fitted at the timing end of the camshaft within the cylinder head. Seated...
View full detailsRadiator Mount is a moulded rubber isolator in the engine cooling system, forming part of the radiator mounting. It locates the radiator within it...
View full detailsSwivel Housing Grease for the front axle swivel assembly, supplied as a single pre-measured one-shot sachet. The sachet delivers the correct charg...
View full detailsCrankshaft Oil Seal - Front seals the nose of the crankshaft where it passes through the timing cover on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engin...
View full detailsOil Seal for the R380 manual gearbox extension case (rear/tail housing). It seals the output shaft where it exits the extension housing, retaining...
View full detailsClutch Slave Cylinder for the hydraulic clutch release system on Defender and Discovery 2 models fitted with the R380 manual gearbox. Mounted on t...
View full detailsManifold Stud - M8 x 36 mm - for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The stud threads into the cylinder head to locate the manifold flang...
View full detailsCam Cover Bolt for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, securing the camshaft cover to the cylinder head. This is the flanged-head bolt th...
View full detailsDowel used for the precise location and alignment of the front cover to the cylinder block on Rover V8 engines. These dowels ensure the front cove...
View full detailsRocker Cover Gasket for the Rover V8 petrol engine, sealing the rocker (valve) cover to the cylinder head. The gasket seats between the cover flan...
View full detailsCoolant Hose connecting the heater circuit to the oil cooler on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. The hose carries engine coolant along the...
View full detailsPanhard Rod Bush from the front suspension's lateral location linkage. The Panhard rod controls sideways movement of the axle relative to the body...
View full detailsThermostat Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, sealing the coolant outlet elbow to the thermostat housing. It forms the coolan...
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.