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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.
Drive Plate (flexplate) couples the V8 petrol engine crankshaft to the automatic transmission torque converter. The drive plate bolts to the rear ...
View full detailsNyloc Flanged Nut - M8 flanged nut with a nylon insert, used on front suspension fixings. The nylon collar deforms around the bolt thread as the n...
View full detailsFlanged Screw - threaded fastener with an integral flange head that spreads the clamping load, used in vehicle assembly.
Differential Lock Selector Fork for the LT230 transfer box. It acts on the front output shaft differential lock sleeve, translating selector moveme...
View full detailsFront Drive Flange Spacer for the LT230 transfer box. Fits on the transfer box front output shaft behind the drive flange, setting the correct sha...
View full detailsValve Guide for the cylinder head valve train of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The guide is an interference fit in the cylinder head and locates the...
View full detailsValve Guide for the cylinder head valve train of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The guide is an interference fit in the cylinder head and locates the...
View full detailsCylinder Block Bolt - for the Rover V8 petrol engine. Threads into the cast cylinder block as part of the engine's structural assembly.
Wiper Spindle Washer for the rear screen wiper assembly. This plastic outer washer fits over the wiper spindle where it exits the body panel, seati...
View full detailsO-Ring that seals the oil cooler pipe and hose connections. It provides the seal at engine and transmission oil cooler unions, on manual and autom...
View full detailsCam Follower - a roller-type tappet operating in the engine valve train, between the camshaft and the pushrod. It rides on the camshaft lobe and t...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.0L V8 EFI petrol engine, supplied without piston rings. Reciprocates within the cylinder bore, transmitting combustion pressure t...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.0L V8 EFI petrol engine, high-compression specification. Reciprocates within the cylinder bore, transmitting combustion pressure ...
View full detailsO-Ring is a sealing ring used on the V8 EFI petrol engine. It seals an engine sensor at its mounting, maintaining a leak-tight joint.
Valve Spring - V8 is a cylinder head valve spring for the Rover 3.5L and 3.9L V8 petrol engine. The valve spring seats between the cylinder head a...
View full detailsKey - Mainshaft
Transmission Brake Bolt for the transmission-mounted parking brake. The bolt secures a component of the transmission brake, which acts on the rear...
View full detailsH3 Halogen Bulb, 55W, single-filament. The H3 is a single-filament halogen capsule with a flying-lead connector, used in auxiliary lighting units ...
View full detailsRocker Shaft Spring for the Rover V8 valvetrain, fitted on the rocker shaft assembly. The spring acts as a spacer between adjacent rocker arms, ho...
View full detailsAnti-Squeal Shim - Set of 4 is a set of self-adhesive noise-dampening shims for disc brake pads. Each shim is cut to shape and bonded to the steel...
View full detailsGear Selector Bush for the LT230 transfer box high/low gear change mechanism. The bush seats in the gear change housing and carries the high/low s...
View full detailsReverse Gear - mainshaft gear in the 5th and reverse gear train of the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. The gear runs on the gearbox mainshaft and ...
View full detailsRR Spring Rear Heavy Duty - Discovery
Steel Wheel - a 16 x 10 inch steel road wheel with a simulated beadlock outer ring, styled to resemble a clamped beadlock without retaining the tyr...
View full detailsLamp
Crown wheel and pinion set with a 4.1:1 final drive ratio for the rear differential, long nose differential configuration. The crown wheel and pin...
View full detailsCrown wheel and pinion set with a 4.75:1 final drive ratio for the rear differential, long nose differential configuration. Tooth count is 38 on th...
View full detailsCrown wheel and pinion set with a 4.75:1 final drive ratio for the front differential, long nose differential configuration. Tooth count is 38 on t...
View full detailsCrown wheel and pinion set with a 4.1:1 final drive ratio for the front differential, long nose differential configuration. The crown wheel and pi...
View full detailsCrown wheel and pinion set with a 3.8:1 final drive ratio, suitable for both the front and rear differential. The crown wheel and pinion form the ...
View full detailsRocker Shaft Assembly forms part of the valvetrain (rocker gear) on the overhead-valve V8 petrol engine. Mounted on pedestals above the cylinder h...
View full detailsBattery - Wet Non-Spillable - sealed lead-acid starting and deep-cycle battery with dual terminals. Rated at 68 Ah with 1500 cranking amps. The pl...
View full detailsLimited Slip Differential of the automatic torque-biasing (ATB) type, replacing the standard open differential inside the axle differential assembl...
View full detailsRear Output Shaft is the driven shaft at the rear of the LT230 transfer box, transmitting drive from the transfer gearbox to the rear propeller sha...
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 detailsValve Spring - V8 is a cylinder head valve spring for the Rover 3.5L and 3.9L V8 petrol engine. The valve spring seats between the cylinder head a...
View full detailsLED Festoon Bulb for interior lamps. A double-ended festoon LED that replaces the standard filament festoon bulb in the courtesy, map and interior...
View full detailsRear Differential Drive Flange Kit for the Land Rover (Rover-type) rear axle. The drive flange mounts to the differential pinion and provides the ...
View full detailsBlanking Plug is a rubber grommet used to seal unused 1-inch (25.4 mm) diameter holes in body panels, bulkheads and floor sections. The plug press...
View full detailsCore Plug for the rear of the camshaft bore in the V8 petrol cylinder block. The cup-type plug seals the machined opening at the rear of the camsh...
View full detailsCore Plug for the V8 petrol cylinder block and inlet manifold. The cup-type plug seals the casting core holes left in the coolant jacket after man...
View full detailsRally 1000 Long Range Driving Light
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 detailsCylinder Block Screw is a threaded fastener used on the V8 EFI petrol cylinder block assembly. It secures ancillary components and mounting bracke...
View full detailsPlain Washer, an M6 flat washer. It fits under the head of an M6 bolt or nut to spread the clamping load over a wider bearing area and protect the...
View full detailsMain Bearing Set - the crankshaft main bearing shells for the EFi V8 petrol engine (4.0L and 4.6L), supplied in the 0.010 in (0.254 mm) regrind gra...
View full detailsMain Bearing Set - the crankshaft main bearing shells for the EFi V8 petrol engine (4.0L and 4.6L), supplied in the 0.010 in (0.254 mm) regrind gra...
View full detailsMonobolt Rivet - 1/4" structural blind rivet for body and chassis fastening. The Monobolt is a high-strength blind rivet set from one side of the ...
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.