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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.
Piston 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 detailsInjector Rocker Shaft Nut for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Secures the injector rocker shaft to its pedestals on the cylinder h...
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.
Fuel Strainer - gauze strainer for the fuel pressure regulator in the cylinder head fuel block of the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. Fuel de...
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 detailsKey - Mainshaft
Turbo Oil Feed Pipe - oil supply pipe in the turbocharger lubrication circuit of the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. It carries pressurised e...
View full detailsTransmission 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 detailsCylinder Head & Sump Bolt Bolt used on the cylinder head and sump of the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel engine.
Bolt Mounting bolt for the oil cooler/filter and turbocharger on the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel engine.
Gear 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 detailsHandbrake Shoe Kit - the retention (hold-down) hardware for the transmission handbrake, which acts on the LT230 transfer box rather than at the roa...
View full detailsEGR Blanking Kit for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel, working in the exhaust gas recirculation and intake circuit. The blanking plate seals...
View full detailsTensioner - Timing Belt
Piston Assembly for the Td5 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel, part of the cranktrain within the cylinder block assembly. Oversize: 0.020 in (approximat...
View full detailsAlternator Bracket for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The bracket bolts to the engine block and carries the alternator, locating ...
View full detailsPiston Assembly - Eng
Piston and Pin Assembly - TD5
Transfer Box Gear Shaft carrying the high range output gear in the LT230 transfer box high/low gear train. The shaft transmits drive from the inte...
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
Shock Absorber - 8-stage adjustable rear damper, left-hand side, with a piggyback reservoir. 52 mm zinc-plated monotube body and reservoir, pin mo...
View full detailsFuel Block Connector - fuel block and pressure regulator assembly in the fuel supply and return circuit of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. I...
View full detailsCrown 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 detailsPinion Shaft
Layshaft for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox, part of the main gear train assembly. Also referred to as the lay cluster or countershaft, the la...
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 detailsShock Absorber - 8-stage adjustable rear damper, right-hand side, with a piggyback reservoir. 52 mm zinc-plated monotube body and reservoir, pin m...
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Air Cleaner Retaining Clip for the air filter housing, securing the housing cover to its body. The clip clamps the air cleaner lid closed so the f...
View full detailsTiming Chain Kit for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel, serving the timing drive at the front of the engine. The timing chain synchronises t...
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 detailsH/Duty Flywheel & Clutch Kit - TD5
Transfer 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 Assembly for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, supplied complete with the valves and valve springs already assembled. The...
View full detailsReconditioned Td5 Engine is a rebuilt 2.5L five-cylinder turbo-diesel long block, supplied in the late "15P" specification with Bosch electronic di...
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.