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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.
Fuel Tank Breather Hose for the fuel filler and tank ventilation circuit. Connects the fuel tank to the filler neck, venting the tank so that air ...
View full detailsAlternator, 120A, for the 2.5L Td5 diesel - the charging-system unit that supplies the vehicle's electrical power and recharges the battery. Belt-...
View full detailsBall Bearing for the transfer box, supporting the output shaft and its output flange. Fitted in the LT230 and NV225 transfer boxes, the bearing lo...
View full detailsPolyvee Auxiliary Drive Belt running in the engine front-end auxiliary drive, transmitting rotational drive from the crankshaft pulley to the alter...
View full detailsPolyvee Auxiliary Drive Belt running in the engine front-end auxiliary drive, transmitting rotational drive from the crankshaft pulley to the alter...
View full detailsWater Pump O-Ring Set provides the sealing rings for the coolant pump, sealing the pump to its mounting face and preventing coolant leakage at the ...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Inner Taper Roller Bearing used in the differential pinion shaft assembly within the axle final drive. The bearing supports th...
View full detailsGearbox Selector Ball is a hardened steel detent ball used in the manual transmission gear-selection mechanism. Spring-loaded against the selector...
View full detailsRear Crankshaft Oil Seal seated in the crankshaft rear oil seal housing at the back of the cylinder block, sealing the point where the crankshaft e...
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 detailsFuel Return Check Valve is a non-return valve fitted in the fuel return circuit of the Td5 fuel system. It permits fuel flow in one direction only...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw – No. 8 × 1/2 in is a general-purpose fastener used across body, trim and electrical fixings, such as lamp guards, wheelguards, ...
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 detailsStud M8 x 25
Jubilee 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 detailsDipstick tube O-ring 200 & 300TDi, TD5
Selector 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 detailsDrive Belt Idler Pulley for the auxiliary (accessory) belt drive of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The pulley mounts above the water...
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 detailsClutch Release Fork operates inside the bellhousing as part of the manual transmission clutch release mechanism. Pivoting on its mounting in the c...
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 detailsBleed Screw - Blue Anodised Aluminium for the coolant bleed point on Td5 engines. The screw seats in the bleed port on the top coolant hose and is...
View full detailsAir flow meter TD5 replacement
Oil Pump Bolt for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, securing the oil pump to its mounting on the engine. It clamps the pump body agains...
View full detailsHead Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, sealing the joint between the cylinder head and the cylinder block. It seals the comb...
View full detailsFuel block connector assembly (with hose) TD5
Nut - an M10 self-locking hex nut used in the exhaust system to secure flanged joint and manifold connections. The self-locking feature resists lo...
View full detailsWasher from the anti-roll bar mounting hardware. It seats beneath the fastener that secures the anti-roll bar (stabiliser bar) to its chassis mount...
View full detailsHead gasket set 3.9 EFI MA on
Water Pump for the 200TDi 2.5L turbo diesel engine, operating in the engine cooling circuit. Belt-driven from the crankshaft, the pump circulates ...
View full detailsAuxiliary Drive Belt for the front-end accessory drive system, transmitting drive from the crankshaft pulley to the alternator and other engine anc...
View full detailsRadiator Mount is a moulded rubber isolator in the engine cooling system, forming part of the radiator mounting. It locates the radiator within it...
View full detailsOil seal
Oil Pressure Switch monitors pressure in the engine lubrication circuit and signals the instrument gauge and low-pressure warning lamp. Mounts to ...
View full detailsOil Filter for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. Part of the engine lubrication system. The filter is a replaceable cartridge element that ...
View full detailsDzus Fastener is a quarter-turn quick-release stud used to secure the radiator cowl and cooling fan shroud within the engine cooling assembly. The...
View full detailsFlanged Head Screw is an M6 x 12mm machine screw with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads clamping load over a wider area and ...
View full detailsFlange Bolt - M8 x 85mm hex bolt with an integrated flange beneath the head. The flange spreads the clamping load across a wider bearing surface a...
View full detailsInjector Clamp Bolt for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. It secures the injector clamp to the cylinder head, holding the fuel injector ...
View full detailsCrankshaft Damper mounts on the nose of the crankshaft and forms part of the front-end accessory drive on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. It...
View full detailsRepair kit adjuster hand brake
Level plug R380
Filler Plug sealing the fill and bleed point of the engine cooling system, fitted to the thermostat housing and the radiator. This plastic plug cl...
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.