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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.
Nyloc Nut with a 3/8" UNF thread, used to secure propshaft flange bolts. A nylon insert set into the crown of the nut deforms over the bolt thread...
View full detailsPropshaft Bolt - a fastener that secures the propshaft universal-joint flange to the differential drive flange within the driveline. It clamps the...
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 detailsHylomar Hylosil 100 is a neutral-curing RTV silicone sealant for gasketing, sealing and bonding in automotive and engineering applications. It cure...
View full detailsInjector Sealing Washer seals the base of the fuel injector into the cylinder head on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The washer sits...
View full detailsNyloc Nut with a 3/8" UNF thread and a 12 mm across-flats hex, in the full-height (thick) form. A nylon insert set into the crown of the nut defor...
View full detailsNyloc Nut with an M20 thread, used across suspension and driveline flange fastenings. A nylon insert set into the crown of the nut deforms over th...
View full detailsHylomar Universal Blue is a non-setting gasket jointing compound for use on gaskets and machined metal joint faces in automotive and engineering ap...
View full detailsExhaust Gasket - V8 for the exhaust downpipe assembly on V8 petrol engines. This gasket seals the flange joint at the exhaust downpipe, maintainin...
View full detailsFir Tree Fastener in light grey, for the roof trim and headlining assembly. Push-fit fastener that secures roof trim panels and headlining ancilla...
View full detailsClutch Clip - Push Rod to Lever for the hydraulic clutch actuation system. This spring clip secures the clutch slave cylinder push rod to the clut...
View full detailsSplit Pin locks a castellated (slotted) nut in place, passing through the nut slots and a cross-drilled hole in the shaft to stop the nut working l...
View full detailsOil Cooler Pipe O-Ring for engine and transmission oil cooling circuits. This O-ring seals pipe fitting and hose connection joints in the oil cool...
View full detailsCopper Sealing Washer for the oil drain plug of the LT77 and R380 manual gearboxes. The washer forms a leak-free seal between the drain plug and t...
View full detailsFuel Connector Block Gasket for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder diesel engine, sealing the fuel connector block to the engine within the fuel pressure r...
View full detailsFiller Plug sealing the fill and bleed point of the engine cooling system, fitted to the thermostat housing and the radiator. This brass plug clos...
View full detailsNyloc Nut with an M10 thread - the nylon-insert locking nut used on U-bolt fixings. A nylon collar set into the top of the nut grips the bolt thre...
View full detailsSump Drain Plug Washer - sealing washer for the engine sump drain plug on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. This washer seats between t...
View full detailsOil Cooler O-Ring for the 2.5L Td5 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine. This O-ring seals the oil cooler assembly and oil filter housing to the cylinde...
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 detailsInlet Manifold Gasket for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder diesel, sealing the inlet manifold to the cylinder head. The gasket forms the air-tight joint...
View full detailsWater Pump Gasket Seals the coolant pump to the engine within the cooling system of the Rover V8 petrol engine. It forms a coolant-tight joint bet...
View full detailsFelt Washer for the output shaft assemblies of the LT230 transfer box. This washer is fitted at the front and rear output flanges of the LT230, wh...
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 detailsOil drain plug TD5
Copper Sealing Washer for banjo bolt connections in the engine oil circuit. This copper washer seats against the machined face of a banjo fitting ...
View full detailsAnchor Stud providing a threaded fixing point for interior trim panels, door casings, carpet sections, and air intake duct components. This stud a...
View full detailsInlet Manifold Seal for the V8 petrol induction system, straight pattern. The seal closes the joint between the underside of the inlet manifold an...
View full detailsFlanged Locking Nut, M10. General-purpose threaded fastener. The integral flange spreads the clamp load over a wider bearing area, removing the ne...
View full detailsClutch Fork Insert is the nylon insulator that fits over the clutch fork pivot pin inside the bellhousing, cushioning the fork at its fulcrum point...
View full detailsCylinder Head Dowel for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The dowel locates between the cylinder block and the cylinder head, aligning ...
View full detailsPop Rivet (blind rivet) for fastening panels, trim and brackets where access is only available from one side. The rivet is fitted into a drilled h...
View full detailsClutch Fork Clip secures the clutch arm rod to the release fork inside the gearbox bellhousing on LT77, LT85, and R380 5-speed manual gearboxes. T...
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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 detailsLT230 Intermediate Shaft O-Ring, sealing the intermediate shaft within the LT230 two-speed transfer box main casing. The intermediate shaft transm...
View full detailsJoint washer
Nut - M6 is a plain M6 hexagonal nut used as a general-purpose threaded fastener throughout the chassis, body and mechanical assemblies. It tighte...
View full detailsCrankshaft Oil Seal - Rear seals the rear of the crankshaft where it leaves the cylinder block at the flywheel end, retaining oil within the bottom...
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...
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 detailsBolt, M8 thread x 30mm length. A threaded fastener used to secure components within the vehicle assembly. In the M8 x 30 designation, M8 is the no...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing - Diff Pinion - Outer is the outer pinion bearing in the differential final drive assembly, supporting the pinion shaft where ...
View full detailsVoor LT77 versnellingsbak
Inlet Manifold Seal sealing the inlet manifold to the cylinder block valley on the V8 petrol engine. This formed seal closes the manifold valley j...
View full detailsOil cooler adapter gasket
Gearbox 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 detailsGrommet
The 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.