for Discounts / VAT
for Discounts & Correct VAT
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.
Split Pin - a 1.5mm x 12mm cotter pin used to lock a slotted (castle) nut or to retain a clevis pin. Passed through a drilled cross-hole in the sh...
View full detailsThis new Terrafirma winch has a powerful 6hp, 12v motor combined with a 3-stage planetary gearbox that gives over 5 tonnes of pulling power. It has...
View full detailsSpare Wheel Cover for an externally mounted spare wheel sized 7.50x16 (235/85R16). Constructed from soft vinyl, it shields the spare wheel and tyr...
View full detailsBolt is an M8 x 80 mm threaded fastener used to clamp two components together at a bolted joint. It is tightened into a threaded hole or secured w...
View full detailsSnatch Block - a winch recovery pulley used to redirect a winch line or to double its effective pulling capacity. Rated for a 10-tonne working load...
View full detailsUSB Charging Socket - a dashboard-mounted charging socket that fits a standard factory switch aperture, giving a flush, integrated appearance in pl...
View full detailsTow Ball 50mm flange-fixing tow ball for use with a bolt-on tow bar drop plate. Rated for a maximum gross trailer weight of 3.5 tonnes, with a D-v...
View full detailsheavy duty spring front RR/disco pair, like DA4201 and TF014.
Tow Ball – 50 mm a black-finished towing ball for flange-type towing brackets. The ball bolts to the face of the towing bracket on the standard tw...
View full detailsHook & Loop Fastening Strap for securing and bundling loose items within the vehicle interior, cargo area, or workshop. The strap wraps around ...
View full detailsSnorkel Head is the 3" ram-air intake head that fits to the top of a raised air intake tube, forming the forward-facing scoop that feeds cool, clea...
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 detailsElectronic Differential Lock (E-Locker) replaces the standard open differential assembly within the axle, providing driver-selectable full differen...
View full detailsTerrafirma medium load rear springs (pair) 90/D1/RRC
Towing 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 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 detailsLED Driving Light - round auxiliary driving light with a 4" (100mm) diameter housing and 50W LED output. Intended for external mounting as a suppl...
View full detailsTow Slider - Adjustable Saddle Type for the Dixon Bate adjustable tow bracket system. This is the vertically sliding saddle piece in the Dixon Bat...
View full detailsReceiver Hitch Pin - retaining pin for a 2in receiver hitch assembly. The receiver housing has a 2in internal bore that accepts a 2in square-secti...
View full detailsSwitch mounting bracket for a single differential lock switch, forming part of the electric locking differential control circuit. The bracket give...
View full detailsWading Kit for the axle and transmission breather circuit on V8 applications. The axle, gearbox and transfer casings vent to atmosphere through br...
View full detailsCombination Tow Ball and Jaw Unit - towing head assembly that bolts to the towing bracket, providing both a ball coupling and a jaw coupling from a...
View full detailsOil Filler Cap for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Machined from aluminium with a blue anodised finish and fitted with a rubber sealin...
View full detailsLamp
Touch-Up Paint Pencil applies the Epsom Green body colour to small stone chips and scratches in the paintwork. The pencil applicator gives accurat...
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 detailsTow Hitch for the towing system, rated to a maximum gross towing weight of 3,500 kg. The hitch bolts to the tow bar and carries the tow ball, prov...
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 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 detailsBow Shackle Bow-shaped recovery shackle with a threaded pin, used to connect a recovery strap or rope to a recovery point on a winch bumper. The w...
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 detailsLazer ST4 Evolution LED Spotlight - a compact four-LED auxiliary driving lamp producing a controlled long-range beam for forward illumination. The...
View full detailsNumber Plate Mounting Plinth for use with a front winch bumper. Winch bumpers often have no dedicated number plate location, as the fairlead and w...
View full detailsWinch Remote Control operates an electric recovery winch wirelessly, allowing the operator to stand clear of the winch line during recovery. Wirel...
View full detailsRoller Fairlead - zinc coated - for steel cable winches. This four-roller fairlead mounts to the front of a winch bumper and guides the steel cabl...
View full detailsTow Ball & Pin Hitch Assembly for the towing system, mounting to the rear towing bracket. The assembly combines a tow ball for standard ball-c...
View full detailsPortable Jump Starter and Air Compressor - a handheld 12V power pack combining a battery jump starter, power bank, tyre inflator and LED work light...
View full detailsJack Rack. A mounting rack that stows and secures a jack to the vehicle, holding it firmly in place for transport.
Filler Plug is a red anodised aluminium replacement filler plug for the radiator and thermostat housing filler points. Machined from anodised alum...
View full detailsTow Hitch Locking Pin (R-Clip) is the spring-steel retaining clip that secures the tow pin in an adjustable tow hitch. It pushes through the hole i...
View full detailsTowing Hitch Pin is the 25mm locking pin for the Dixon Bate 3.5 tonne ball, jaw and pin hitch (DA2123 / RTC8159), retaining the coupling jaw closed...
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 detailsReceiver Hitch Recovery Point - a machined steel recovery point that inserts into a 2-inch square receiver hitch and is machined to accept a standa...
View full detailsWading Kit with 4-Into-1 Connector for the axle and transmission breather circuit. The axle, gearbox and transfer casings vent to atmosphere throu...
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.