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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.
Fitment: - Classic Defender: TD5 diesel models - Discovery 2: All TD5 diesel models and All V8 EFi petrol models - Range Rover P38: 2.5L 6 Cyl B...
View full detailsFlange Bolt for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The integral flanged head spreads clamping load across the joint face and removes ...
View full detailsFuel block connector assembly (+hoses) TD5 L318;L316
Oil Pump Suction Pipe O-Ring for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder diesel engine, part of the engine lubrication circuit. It seals the joint between the ...
View full detailsDowel - Bell Housing Alignment in the gearbox/engine interface assembly. This dowel locates the bell housing accurately relative to the engine blo...
View full detailsInterior Trim Fastener in Bahama Beige, for securing rear interior trim panels in seven-seat Discovery 1 variants. This plastic push-in fastener c...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing - the mainshaft bearing used in the LT77 and R380 five-speed manual gearboxes, located at the rear of the primary pinion where...
View full detailsBearing used across several Land Rover drivetrain assemblies: the LT230 transfer box, where it supports the high and low range gear; the LT95 gearb...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw - Black is an M8 x 25mm self-tapping screw with a black finish. The self-tapping thread cuts its own mating thread as it is dri...
View full detailsHex Nut - M8 is a standard six-sided metric threaded fastener with an 8 mm nominal thread diameter. It threads onto a matching M8 bolt or stud to ...
View full detailsMain Bearing Cap Bolt for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder diesel engine. This bolt clamps a main bearing cap to the cylinder block, retaining the cranks...
View full detailsRetaining Clip for the LT230 transfer box front output shaft. The clip locates on the front output shaft within the LT230 transfer case and retain...
View full detailsBreather Adaptor - a threaded fitting in the axle and transfer case ventilation (breather) system. It screws into the axle casing or transfer case...
View full detailsTransmission Brake Drum for the transmission (hand) brake. Mounts to the transfer box rear output flange and houses the transmission brake shoes, ...
View full detailsTiming Chain Kit for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The kit includes the timing chain with the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets. Th...
View full detailsFlange Bolt - M6 × 10mm is a metric flanged-head fastener used across a wide range of assembly points on Land Rover vehicles. The integrated flang...
View full detailsClevis Pin used to secure a clevis or yoke joint in a mechanical linkage. The pin passes through the yoke and mating rod end and is retained by a ...
View full detailsMainshaft Taper Roller Bearing supports the mainshaft at the 5th/reverse end of the R380 (and LT77) 5-speed manual gearbox. It carries the mainsha...
View full detailsFlanged Bolt - an M6 x 25mm hexagon-head bolt with an integral flange formed beneath the head. The flange provides a wide bearing face that spread...
View full detailsFuel Injector for the EFI V8 petrol engine, part of the multi-point electronic fuel injection system. The injector is an electrically-operated sol...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw - a No. 8 x 1/2" self-tapping screw used as a body-trim fixing. It secures body trim panel brackets, headlamp finisher panels a...
View full detailsFlange Bolt is an M8 x 70 mm bolt with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads clamp load across the joint face and acts as a buil...
View full detailsRelay
Clevis pin
O-ring
Clutch Release Lever Pivot Cap for the clutch release lever pivot pin. One is required per clutch release arm.
Flange Bolt - M10 x 35mm flanged hex bolt used at a range of driveline and engine mounting points, including bell housing, flywheel and clutch, tra...
View full detailsWiper Arm Pivot Nut Secures the wiper arm to the splined pivot spindle of the windscreen wiper mechanism. It threads onto the spindle where it emer...
View full detailsBolt Threaded fastener used within the exhaust system assembly.
Transfer Box Output Shaft Mud Shield fitted at the output shaft oil seal of the LT230 transfer box. The shield sits over the output shaft ahead of...
View full detailsAlternator Oil Feed Pipe supplies pressurised engine oil to the vacuum pump integrated at the rear of the alternator, on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder tu...
View full detailsPiston Ring Set - a ring set for one piston of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The set comprises the compression rings and the oil control ring that s...
View full detailsBleed Screw for the hydraulic braking system. This bleed screw (bleed nipple) is fitted to brake calipers or wheel cylinders to allow hydraulic fl...
View full detailsTurbocharger for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The turbocharger draws energy from the exhaust gas stream to drive a compressor whee...
View full detailsWasher is a plain flat washer used as a general-purpose load-spreading fastening component, with a 6 mm internal diameter and a 15 mm outside diame...
View full detailsFuse rated at 15A for the vehicle electrical system. Fitted in the fusebox to protect a circuit rated at 15 amps, the fuse breaks the connection w...
View full detailsSteering Column Bolt for the lower steering shaft coupling. This pinch bolt clamps the lower steering shaft to its mating joint, securing the colum...
View full detailsEngine Stud for the Rover V8 petrol engine, measuring 5/16" x 2-1/8" with a UNC/UNF dual thread form. The coarse UNC end threads into the engine c...
View full detailsCamshaft Bearing Set for the Rover V8 petrol engine. This set provides the bearing surfaces on which the camshaft journals run within the cylinder...
View full detailsBanjo bolt
Rear Fog Lamp for the rear lighting circuit, providing the high-intensity red rear light used to make the vehicle conspicuous from behind in poor v...
View full detailsBolt & Lockwasher for securing the inlet manifold on the V8 petrol engine. Supplied as a bolt with its matching lockwasher. The imperial 5/16"...
View full detailsMudshield
Intercooler Hose - the charge-air hose connecting the turbocharger to the intercooler on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. It carries pressuri...
View full detailsRocker Arm for the rocker shaft valvetrain assembly of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The rocker arm pivots on the rocker shaft and transmits the lif...
View full detailsCrankshaft Spigot Bush is the clutch pilot bush that presses into the rear face of the crankshaft, between the engine and the clutch. It supports ...
View full detailsRocker Arm - Steel - LH for the valve train of the Rover V8 engine, part of the Cylinder Head & Valve Train assembly. This steel rocker arm pi...
View full detailsFuel Connector Block Gasket for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder diesel engine, sealing the fuel connector block to the engine within the fuel pressure r...
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.