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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.
Starter Motor for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, operating within the engine electrical starting system. On ignition the solenoid-ac...
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 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 detailsExhaust Manifold to Turbo Gasket seals the joint between the exhaust manifold outlet and the turbocharger inlet within the exhaust manifold and tur...
View full detailsTurbo Drain Gasket for the Td5 turbocharger oil drain. The gasket seals the joint where the oil return (drain) pipe meets the underside of the tur...
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 detailsTow Ball 50mm flange-fixing tow ball for use with a bolt-on tow bar drop plate. Rated for a maximum gross trailer weight of 3.5 tonnes, with a D-v...
View full detailsStarter Motor for the 3.5L V8 petrol engine, operating in the engine starting circuit. When energised through the starter solenoid, the pinion is ...
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 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 detailsFuel Filter Assembly for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel fuel system. It filters the diesel supply between the tank and the injection system,...
View full detailsSump Plug for the engine oil sump (oil pan), part of the engine lubrication system. It threads into the drain hole at the base of the sump to seal...
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
Shock Absorber Washer Retaining washer for the rear shock absorber lower mounting. Part of the rear suspension assembly, it locates over the lower...
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 detailsMainshaft Bearing supports the mainshaft within the LT230 transfer box, carrying the shaft's rotational loads and keeping it running true as drive ...
View full detailsOil Cooler - the replacement cooler element for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine oil cooling circuit. This is the finned heat-exchanger...
View full detailsCLUTCH KIT - COVER + PLATE + BEARING - TD5 - D2/DEF 83-06
Fuel Tank Adaptor Ring secures the in-tank fuel pump and sender unit assembly into the aperture on the top of the fuel tank. The ring locks the pu...
View full detailsEGR Valve to Pipe Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. It sits within the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. The gasket se...
View full detailsO-ring
Hose Clip - Jubilee - 70-92mm is a worm-drive band clamp with a clamping range of 70-92 mm. It secures a hose over its spigot or connector, compre...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Bearing Spacer used in the axle differential assembly across a broad range of Land Rover models from 1965 onwards. This spacer...
View full detailsDifferential Thrust Washer for the LT230 transfer box centre differential. It bears against the differential gears within the centre differential,...
View full detailsClutch Slave Cylinder Bleed Screw for the hydraulic clutch release circuit. It threads into the clutch slave cylinder, at the highest point of the ...
View full detailsThis new Terrafirma winch has a powerful 6hp, 12v motor combined with a 3-stage planetary gearbox that gives over 5 tonnes of pulling power. It has...
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 detailsSealing Washer seals the timing chain tensioner at the point where it threads into the engine, forming a leak-tight joint at the tensioner mounting...
View full detailsBlanking Plug - a threaded plug that seals an unused port or aperture in an engine casting or housing. It closes off a threaded opening not requir...
View full detailsDifferential Flange Mud Shield - a protective shield fitted at the differential pinion drive flange. It sits behind the drive flange, where the pr...
View full detailsCrankshaft Woodruff Key for the 2.5L 300TDi and 2.5L Td5 diesel engines. This semicircular key seats in a slot machined into the crankshaft nose an...
View full detailsPanhard Rod Bolt with a 1/2" UNF (Unified National Fine) imperial thread and a 3-1/4" shank length, manufactured to a high-tensile grade. Secures ...
View full detailsCylinder Head for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, later type. The cylinder head seals the top of the engine block, forming the combust...
View full detailsOil Filter Wrench - a removal tool for the spin-on oil filter on the Td5 2.5L diesel engine. The wrench locates over the end of the filter caniste...
View full detailsRear Main Bearing Cap Seal for the Rover V8 petrol engine, sealing the joint between the rear main bearing cap and the cylinder block. This crucif...
View full detailsWater Drain Plug for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel cylinder head, part of the engine cooling circuit. It seals the coolant drain point in t...
View full detailsPlenum to Water Jacket Gasket seals the joint between the plenum chamber and the water-jacketed intake manifold in the Rover V8 EFI induction syste...
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 detailsDifferential Pinion Oil Seal with a double sealing lip, for the front and rear differentials. It is press-fitted into the differential housing aro...
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 detailsConrod Bearing Set for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, supplied at standard size. The connecting rod bearings (big-end bearings) sit ...
View full detailsMain Bearing Set for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The main bearings are the crankshaft journal bearings seated in the cylinder blo...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing - shaft bearing for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. A taper roller bearing carries both radial load and axial thrust, loc...
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.