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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.
Joint 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 detailsSpeedo drive oil seal LT230
Slipper pad
Coolant - Blue RTU pre-mixed engine coolant and antifreeze for older Land Rover models. Ready to use straight from the container - no dilution req...
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 detailsCrankshaft Timing Chain Sprocket The drive sprocket mounted on the nose of the crankshaft within the timing chain drive of the Rover V8 petrol engi...
View full detailsOil Pressure Switch for the V8 petrol engine, forming part of the engine oil pressure warning circuit within the lubrication system. The switch th...
View full detailsHydraulic Tappet fitted within the V8 petrol engine valve train, where it maintains zero valve clearance automatically. Engine oil pressure fills ...
View full detailsInlet 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 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 detailsGearbox 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
This camshaft sprocket is designed for Land Rover V8 engines, providing precise timing and reliable performance.
Fuel 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 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 detailsFlange Head Screw, metric M6 x 20 mm. The integral flange beneath the hex head spreads the clamping load over a wider area and helps resist looseni...
View full detailsPropshaft Bolt Kit - Rear is a driveline fixing set for securing the rear propeller shaft at its flange connections. The kit provides the correct-...
View full detailsFlange Bolt is an M8 hexagon flange bolt with a 40 mm shank length. The integral flange beneath the head spreads clamping load over a wider bearin...
View full detailsFlanged Screw, M8 x 20mm. A hex-head set screw with an integral flange beneath the head that spreads the clamping load and acts as a built-in washe...
View full detailsHeadlight Bulb – H4 – 12V 60/55W is a dual-filament halogen headlamp bulb for headlamp units that take the standard H4 fitting. It carries both the...
View full detailsCapless Wedge Bulb, 12V 1.2W, for instrument, facia, clock and cigar-lighter illumination. The glass wedge base pushes directly into the panel hol...
View full detailsFuel Pipe Clip securing fuel pipe within the fuel delivery system. The clip retains and locates the fuel line along its routing, holding it agains...
View full detailsSplit Pin Assortment A 280-piece assortment of split pins (cotter pins) in a range of sizes, supplied as a workshop set. Split pins secure castell...
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 detailsSpring Washer - M6 single-coil spring lock washer. Fitted beneath a nut or bolt head, the split single-coil section bears against the fastener to ...
View full detailsPlain Washer for M10 fasteners. A flat washer fitted under a bolt head or nut to distribute the clamping load across the joint face, spread bearin...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut Cap for the wheel mounting assembly. It is a push-on cover that fits over the wheel nut to conceal and protect it, keeping out ro...
View full detailsGrease Nipple is a long-thread lubrication fitting with a UNF thread form, used to deliver grease into propshaft universal joints and sliding splin...
View full detailsAluminium Sealing Washer is a soft metal crush washer fitted under a threaded plug or fitting to form a leak-tight joint. When the bolt or plug is...
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 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 detailsSpeedo cable oil seal retainer plate
Clutch Release Bush for V8 petrol applications, located within the clutch assembly at the rear of the crankshaft. The bush seats in the spigot rec...
View full detailsDrain plug LT77 R380
Gearbox Selector Ball is a hardened steel detent ball used in the manual transmission gear-selection mechanism. Spring-loaded against the selector...
View full detailsFir Tree Fastener push-in fixing in grey, used to retain headlining, roof trim and similar interior and exterior trim panels. The tapered fir-tree...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw – No. 8 × 5/8 in is a general-purpose fastener for securing body, trim and panel fixings. Being self-tapping, it forms its own ...
View full detailsBrake Cleaner & Degreaser - an acetone-free aerosol solvent cleaner for brake components and general parts cleaning. It removes dirt, grease, ...
View full detailsCuNiFer Clutch Pipe, 1/4" outer diameter, supplied for the clutch hydraulic circuit. The copper-nickel alloy resists corrosion and is soft enough t...
View full detailsWheel Spanner - 24mm for removing and fitting wheel nuts on Land Rover vehicles. This 24mm spanner is sized for the standard wheel nut used across...
View full detailsJubilee Clip - 21-44mm is a worm-drive hose clip with a 21-44mm clamping range. The band is tightened by a captive worm screw to clamp small- to m...
View full detailsSelector yoke spherical bush
Bulb rated 12V 10W with a BA15S bayonet cap. A single-contact bayonet-fitting (BA15S) bulb for 12-volt circuits. The single-contact cap suits sing...
View full detailsDust Cap is the small protective cover that fits over a hydraulic bleed nipple in the braking system. Pushed onto the bleed screw of a brake calip...
View full detailsStud - M10 x 25mm, a threaded fastening stud used across a range of Land Rover assemblies. The stud provides a fixed threaded mounting point, allo...
View full detailsOil Seal for the input shaft of the ZF automatic gearbox. The seal fits at the front of the gearbox, where the torque converter drives the input s...
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.