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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.
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 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 detailsFront door window regulator forming part of the door glass operating assembly, responsible for controlled raising and lowering of the electric wind...
View full detailsHose 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 detailsCollapsible spacer transfer box
Crankshaft 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 detailsStud is an M10 threaded stud, 35 mm long, used as a mounting fastener at several engine locations - the cylinder head, manifold, power steering pum...
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 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 detailsSunvisor Retainer - the clip that holds the sunvisor in its stowed position against the headlining. The retainer fixes to the headlining and recei...
View full detailsSpare Wheel Cover for an externally mounted spare wheel sized 7.50x16 (235/85R16). Constructed from soft vinyl, it shields the spare wheel and tyr...
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 detailsShock Absorber Washer Retaining washer for the rear shock absorber lower mounting. Part of the rear suspension assembly, it locates over the lower...
View full detailsBolt is an M8 x 80 mm threaded fastener used to clamp two components together at a bolted joint. It is tightened into a threaded hole or secured w...
View full detailsAirflow sensor 4L V-8 engines
Gaiter Retrim Kit - a three-piece set of replacement lever gaiters for the centre console. The kit re-covers the three transmission-tunnel levers ...
View full detailsWindow Regulator Motor - LH is the electric drive motor for the left-hand window regulator assembly. Mounted directly to the regulator mechanism, ...
View full detailsMain Switch - heavy-duty main electrical switch rated at 1000A. Switches the primary high-current circuit, suited to continuous heavy-duty loads.
Seat yoke
Trim Rivet, an 8 x 20mm plastic drive (pin-type) rivet used to secure trim panels and mouldings to the body, typically wheel arch trims, bumpers an...
View full detailsFront Cover Bolt - M10 flanged hex bolt used to secure the engine front (timing) cover. It also serves as a general-purpose fixing at engine and dr...
View full detailsFestoon Bulb for interior lamps. A double-ended festoon bulb that locates between the sprung contacts of the courtesy, map and interior lamp housi...
View full detailsCrankshaft Oil Seal - Rear seals the rear of the crankshaft where it leaves the cylinder block at the flywheel end, retaining oil within the bottom...
View full detailsOil Pressure Switch - tapered thread, engine lubrication circuit. Screws into the oil gallery - at the pump, the filter housing or the oil cooler ...
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 detailsTransmission Brake Drum for the transmission (hand) brake. Mounts to the transfer box rear output flange and houses the transmission brake shoes, ...
View full detailsRear End Door Hinge - Upper for the rear end door (tailgate) assembly on Land Rover Discovery 1 and Discovery 2. This upper hinge mounts at the to...
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 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 detailsViscous unit
Mirror Glass for the left-hand exterior door mirror, convex profile. Part of the exterior mirror assembly. The convex curvature widens the rearwar...
View full detailsRear End Door Hinge - Lower for the rear end door (tailgate) assembly on Land Rover Discovery 1 and Discovery 2. This lower hinge mounts at the ba...
View full detailsCap
Gear Lever Gaiter - black gaiter supplied with its housing, fitting over the main gear lever where it passes through the centre console. It seals ...
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 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 detailsBody Mount Spacer Tube forms part of the body-to-chassis mounting assembly, located at a mount point between the body and the chassis frame. It se...
View full detailsDouble Cardan Joint Kit for the Discovery 2 front propshaft. The Discovery 2 front propshaft uses a double cardan joint assembly incorporating thr...
View full detailsCirclip - Output Shaft Flange used within the transfer box output flange assembly to retain the output shaft bearing and associated components in p...
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 detailsKit - Timing Belt - 200TDi
Rocker 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 detailsPropshaft Gaiter (Sliding Joint) is the flexible rubber boot that seals the sliding splined joint of the propshaft in the drivetrain. The sliding ...
View full detailsO-Ring - Diff Lock - LT230 provides the hydraulic seal at the differential lock mechanism and front output shaft location within the LT230 transfer...
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.