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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.
Bolt is a flanged hex-head bolt, M10 x 115 mm, used to secure the chassis frame rail end and lashing ring. The flanged head spreads the clamping l...
View full detailsSnorkel Head is the 3.5" ram-air intake head that fits to the top of a raised air intake tube, forming the forward-facing scoop that feeds cool, cl...
View full detailsCamshaft for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, running in the cylinder head as part of the valvetrain. Driven from the crankshaft by th...
View full detailsEngine Cover is the acoustic top cover for the 2.5L five-cylinder TD5 turbo diesel engine. It fits over the top of the engine to damp mechanical n...
View full detailsDecoke Gasket Set for the Td5 diesel engine, late specification. This is the upper-engine gasket and seal set used when decarbonising the engine or...
View full detailsTransfer Box - LT230 43D is a reconditioned two-speed transfer gearbox with a 1.4:1 high-range ratio. The transfer box mounts to the rear of the m...
View full detailsCylinder Head Gasket Set for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, supplying the ancillary seals and gaskets used around the cylinder head when it ...
View full detailsInjector O-Ring and Washer Kit - the sealing set for the fuel injectors of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Each injector seals at two...
View full detailsElectronic Fan Conversion Kit - converts the engine cooling circuit of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel from the belt-driven mechanical fan to ...
View full detailsFlywheel and clutch kit for the Td5 clutch assembly, supplied as a matched set. The flywheel bolts to the rear of the crankshaft and provides the ...
View full detailsOil pump relief valve washer V8
A/C Pipe - Evaporator to Compressor is the suction line of the air conditioning refrigerant circuit, for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. It ...
View full detailsTransfer Box Overhaul Kit for the LT230 transfer box. The LT230 is the two-speed transfer box that splits drive from the gearbox between the front...
View full detailsService Kit Inc Cataclean - Defender & Discovery 2 TD5
Timing Chain Kit for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The timing drive sits at the front of the engine behind the timing cover and ...
View full detailsFuel Filler Surround
A/C Hose - Compressor to Condenser is the discharge line of the air conditioning refrigerant circuit, for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. It...
View full detailsTow Ball & Pin is a towing coupling component that mounts to the tow bracket or drop plate. The ball provides the coupling point onto which a ...
View full detailsWater Pump Seal - sealing ring for the coolant pump within the engine cooling circuit. It forms the coolant-tight joint between the pump and its m...
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Wastegate Modulator for the turbocharger boost control system. This electro-pneumatic solenoid valve is controlled by the engine ECU and regulates...
View full detailsStop/Tail Bulb - 12V 21W - Twin Pack (trade reference 380). This pack contains two BAY15d dual-filament bayonet bulbs rated 12V 5/21W, suitable fo...
View full detailsFuel Injector for the EFI V8 petrol engine, part of the multi-point electronic fuel injection system. The injector is an electrically-operated sol...
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 detailsTaper Roller Bearing for the front output shaft of the LT230 transfer box. Installed within the LT230 transfer case differential lock and output s...
View full detailsTiming Chain Tensioner for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, part of the timing chain drive assembly at the front of the engine. The tensioner...
View full detailsFront Cover Gasket sealing the engine front cover to the cylinder block on the V8 EFI petrol engine. The gasket forms the joint between the timing...
View full detailsClutch Plate
LED Side Repeater is an amber side repeater lamp within the exterior signalling circuit, mounted in the front wing aperture. Each lamp provides la...
View full detailsTowing Bracket Slider Lock Pin is the pin that locks the vertical slider of a Dixon Bate adjustable-height towing bracket at the selected height. ...
View full detailsLED Clear Side Repeater (Pair)
Coolant Temperature Sensor threads into the cylinder head and reports engine coolant temperature to the engine management system and the instrument...
View full detailsClutch Cover is the pressure plate assembly for the Td5 clutch. Bolted to the flywheel, its diaphragm spring clamps the driven plate against the f...
View full detailsLayshaft Bearing - taper roller bearing supporting the layshaft in the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. The bearing carries the countershaft (layshaft...
View full detailsConrod Bearing Set for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, supplied at standard size. The connecting rod bearings (big-end bearings) sit ...
View full detailsClutch Driven Plate is the friction disc of the Td5 clutch. Splined to the gearbox input shaft, it is clamped between the flywheel and the pressur...
View full detailsHandbrake Shoe Set for the transmission handbrake. Part of the transfer-box-mounted drum parking brake. The shoes expand against the inside of the...
View full detailsCrankshaft Position Sensor for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine management system. The sensor reads the toothed reluctor on the flywheel...
View full detailsHeated Seat Switch for the left-hand seat, part of the interior seat-heating control circuit. The switch uses a push-push (latching) action and mo...
View full detailsWater Pump for the Rover V8 EFI petrol engine, supplied with gasket. The water pump sits in the engine cooling circuit and is belt-driven from the...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing - shaft bearing for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. A taper roller bearing carries both radial load and axial thrust, loc...
View full detailsBolt
Lazer ST4 Evolution LED Spotlight - a compact four-LED auxiliary driving lamp producing a controlled long-range beam for forward illumination. The...
View full detailsCoating Spray Gun, bottle-mount type, for applying protective coating. This Schutz-style gun screws directly onto the 750ml coating bottle, so no s...
View full detailsThis clutch kit consists of a clutch cover, driven plate, and release bearing designed to operate together as a complete assembly within a manual t...
View full detailsUniversal Joint for wide-angle propshafts - the cross-and-bearing joint that transmits drive along the propshaft while accommodating the operating ...
View full detailsDrive Screw for use in Land Rover body, chassis, and hardware assembly. A No.14 × 1" drive screw, supplied individually.
Brake Union - Blanking Plug, male thread, M10 x 1mm, short body. Used in the metric hydraulic brake circuit to blank off an unused or redundant po...
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.