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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.
Fan Bearing supports the engine cooling fan on the Td5 front cover. Mounted to the timing cover, the bearing carries the viscous cooling fan and i...
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Oil seal
Head bolt kit TD5
Oil Filler Cap O-Ring seals the oil filler cap to the rocker cover. It forms an oil-tight seal at the cap-to-cover joint, preventing oil leakage a...
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Handbrake Spring Kit for the transmission brake – the drum-type parking brake mounted at the transfer box output. The kit comprises the shoe reten...
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Core 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 detailsDifferential Pinion Inner Taper Roller Bearing used in the differential pinion shaft assembly within the axle final drive. The bearing supports th...
View full detailsTrim Clip is a plastic fastener used to secure interior and exterior trim panels, finishers and wheelarch liners to the body. It pushes into a pre...
View full detailsHydraulic Fluid - Rock Oil Power Steering and Active Cornering Fluid, 1 litre. Formulated for power steering systems and Active Cornering Enhanceme...
View full detailsHex-head bolt, 3/8" UNC thread, 1-1/8" long. Unified Coarse (UNC) thread form with a hexagonal head for use with standard imperial spanners and so...
View full detailsCrankshaft Oil Seal - Front seals the nose of the crankshaft where it passes through the timing cover on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engin...
View full detailsBleed Screw for the coolant bleed point on Td5 engines. The screw seats in the bleed port on the top coolant hose and is opened to release trapped...
View full detailsSpire Nut - a spring U-type nut that slides over a panel edge to receive a self-tapping screw. It provides a captive threaded seat where there is ...
View full detailsOil Pump Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, sealing the oil pump to its mounting face on the engine. It forms the oil-tight j...
View full detailsInlet Manifold Gasket for the Rover V8 petrol engine, sealing the inlet manifold where it seats in the valley between the two cylinder banks. This...
View full detailsPropshaft UJ Circlip - a retaining clip for the universal joint of the propeller shaft. It seats in the groove of the yoke ear and holds the beari...
View full detailsCooling Fan Assembly drives airflow through the radiator within the engine cooling system, supplied complete with the fan drive. The integrated vi...
View full detailsFan Bearing supports the engine cooling fan on the Td5 front cover. Mounted to the timing cover, the bearing carries the viscous cooling fan and i...
View full detailsTransfer Box Hi/Lo Switch is a position switch fitted to the LT230 transfer box. It belongs to the transfer box and four-wheel-drive control circui...
View full detailsFuel Pipe Double Clip for routing the fuel lines in the fuel delivery system. Retains a pair of fuel pipes along their run, holding them against t...
View full detailsWindscreen Washer Pump An electric pump that draws fluid from the washer reservoir and delivers it under pressure to the washer jets. It press-fits...
View full detailsCoolant Elbow forms part of the coolant outlet on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. It directs coolant leaving the cylinder head water ...
View full detailsPlain Nut - an M10 threaded fastener used at engine and chassis fixing points. Applications include retaining the shock absorber mountings to the ...
View full detailsCrankshaft Thrust Washer for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder diesel engine, supplied in the standard thickness. Fitted at the thrust main bearing, the ...
View full detailsTrim Clip (Scrivet) is a two-piece plastic push-fit fastener used to secure trim panels, facia sections, splash shields and other clipped-in compon...
View full detailsWasher used at multiple points within the manual gearbox assembly, including the main casing, extension housing, oil pump and speedometer drive hou...
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Rear Output Shaft Flange for the LT230 two-speed transfer case. The LT230 distributes drive to the front and rear propshafts. This flange mounts o...
View full detailsSelf-Locking Nut is an M12 x 1.25 nyloc nut used at the shock absorber mountings in the suspension. It retains the lower mounting of the front and...
View full detailsRocker Shaft Bolt for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, securing the rocker shaft assembly to the cylinder head. It clamps the rocker s...
View full detailsFront Door Glass Guide channels the window glass as it travels within the front door. This run guide locates the edge of the door glass and keeps ...
View full detailsClutch Lever Clip that retains the clutch release lever on its pivot post within the gearbox bellhousing. The clip holds the release fork onto the...
View full detailsSealing Washer for the fuel injector, part of the diesel fuel injection system. The washer seats between the base of the injector and its bore in ...
View full detailsTiming Chain Tensioner Screw secures the timing chain tensioner within the front timing assembly of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. T...
View full detailsReverse Light Switch for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox, completing the reverse lamp circuit when reverse gear is engaged. This switch threads in...
View full detailsThermostat regulates coolant flow within the engine cooling system, with an opening temperature of 82°C. It remains closed while the engine is col...
View full detailsCrankshaft Pulley Bolt for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine, securing the crankshaft pulley and torsional vibration damper to the nos...
View full detailsOil Filler Seal seals the oil filler cap against the filler neck on the camshaft (rocker) cover. It sits between the cap and the cover opening, ke...
View full detailsSplit Pin - a 1.5mm x 12mm cotter pin used to lock a slotted (castle) nut or to retain a clevis pin. Passed through a drilled cross-hole in the sh...
View full detailsHex Nut with a 5/16" UNF (Unified National Fine) thread. This six-sided fastener threads onto a matching 5/16" UNF bolt or stud and is tightened w...
View full detailsgrommet washerpump to reservoir
Rocker Shaft for the valvetrain of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The shaft mounts on the cylinder head and carries the rocker arms, transferring pus...
View full detailsExhaust Valve for the Rover V8 EFI petrol engine, fitted in the cylinder head valvetrain. The valve seals the exhaust port during the combustion c...
View full detailsTiming Chain Tensioner for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, part of the timing chain drive assembly at the front of the engine. The tensioner...
View full detailsFuel Pressure Regulator mounts on the fuel rail of the multiport electronic fuel injection (EFI) system. It holds a constant pressure difference b...
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.