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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.
Mainshaft Bearing supports the mainshaft within the LT230 transfer box, carrying the shaft's rotational loads and keeping it running true as drive ...
View full detailsO-Ring is a sealing ring used within the ZF 4-speed automatic gearbox and the LT230 transfer box. This O-ring seals fluid passages or housing inte...
View full detailsNeedle Bearing is an internal roller bearing used within the LT77 5-speed and R380 5-speed manual gearbox assemblies. Needle roller bearings of th...
View full detailsConnecting Rod Bolt for the Rover V8 EFI petrol engine, part of the connecting rod assembly in the engine bottom end. The bolt clamps the connecti...
View full detailsBaulk Ring for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox synchromesh assembly. The baulk ring (also known as the synchromesh ring) is the friction cone elem...
View full detailsCrankshaft Bolt is the retaining bolt that secures the pulley and damper assembly to the nose of the crankshaft on the V8 petrol engine. Threaded ...
View full detailsLow Note Horn is the low-pitched unit of the audible warning system, mounted behind the front grille or bumper. It sounds together with the high n...
View full detailsYoke Transmission
Layshaft Bearing for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. This taper roller bearing supports the layshaft (countershaft) within the gearbox casing, ...
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 detailsTaper Roller Bearing - Diff Pinion - Outer is the outer pinion bearing in the differential final drive assembly, supporting the pinion shaft where ...
View full detailsAutomatic Transmission Oil Screen for the ZF 4-speed automatic transmission, fitted within the transmission oil sump. The screen filters the autom...
View full detailsOil Seal Collar for the R380 manual gearbox. The collar fits over the output shaft and provides the hardened running surface against which the gea...
View full detailsPlain Washer - a flat load-spreading washer used at the body-to-chassis mount fixings. Fitted under the bolt head or nut, it distributes clamping ...
View full detailsDIFFERENTIAL - ASSEMBLY - FRONT AXLE - 24 SPLINE - 4 BOLT FLANGE - D2
Valve Stem Seal for the Rover V8 engine, part of the cylinder head valve train. The seal fits over the top of the valve stem where it passes throu...
View full detailsSpare Wheel Carrier Spacer in the rear-mounted spare wheel carrier assembly. This spacer fits within the spare wheel carrier mounting to maintain ...
View full detailsNeedle Roller Bearing for the manual gearbox mainshaft. The bearing carries a constant-mesh mainshaft gear, letting it spin freely on the mainshaf...
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 detailsLocking Wheel Nut Set for alloy wheels, comprising four locking nuts that replace standard wheel nuts to deter wheel theft. Thread size 16 x 1.50;...
View full detailsUpper Radiator Mounting Bracket that locates and secures the top of the radiator in the cooling system. Fitted to four-cylinder TDi and Td5 applic...
View full detailsBracket
Banjo bolt
Oil Cooler Adaptor Gasket for the Rover V8 petrol engine, part of the engine lubrication circuit. It seals the joint between the oil cooler adapto...
View full detailsDistributor Gear
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 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 detailsPolyurethane Boot - Defender - Discovery 1/2 - RRC - P38
Differential 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 detailsEngine Dowel, a precision locating dowel that sets the relative position of mating engine components during assembly. The dowel fixes the exact al...
View full detailsNeedle Roller Bearing for the R380 manual gearbox. It carries the reverse idler on the layshaft, allowing the gear to rotate with minimal friction ...
View full detailsGearbox Breather for the gearbox and transfer case assembly. This breather is located on the gearbox or transfer case casing and vents internal pr...
View full detailsSetscrew used as a general-purpose fastener in engine bay ancillary and drivetrain assemblies. Applied at engine harness mounting points, bell hou...
View full detailsBreather Tube for the LT230 transfer box. This tube forms part of the breather system on the LT230 transfer gearbox, routing pressure venting away...
View full detailsRear Propshaft Coupling Kit - a flexible rubber coupling that connects the rear propeller shaft to the drive flange, transmitting drive while absor...
View full detailsHeater Hose for the Td5 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel heater circuit. This heater feed pipe carries engine coolant from the cooling circuit to the ...
View full detailsSelector Fork for the 3rd and 4th gear positions in the five-speed manual gearbox (LT77 and R380). The fork engages the 3rd/4th synchro hub sleeve...
View full detailsRocker Assembly Aluminium - LH
Cylinder Block Seal is a 16mm sealing washer fitted to the cylinder block of the Rover V8 petrol engine, closing off a machined passage in the bloc...
View full detailsScrew - M8 x 25mm is a fastener used in the assembly of the LT230 transfer gearbox. The LT230 is a two-speed transfer box fitted to Defender, Disc...
View full detailsO-Ring for the oil strainer in the ZF 4-speed automatic transmission. This seal fits the oil strainer (the automatic transmission fluid pickup fil...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut Key - Code C for removing locking wheel nuts with the Code C drive profile. The key engages the unique recessed socket of the Co...
View full detailsOil Pump for the R380 manual gearbox. Mounted at the rear of the gearbox and driven from the output shaft, the pump circulates gearbox oil to lubr...
View full detailsGearbox Mainshaft Oil Seal, fitted where the mainshaft passes through the gearbox casing on the 5-speed manual transmission. It runs against the r...
View full detailsAutomatic Transmission Shaft is a coupling shaft within the ZF 4-speed automatic gearbox assembly. This shaft transmits drive between internal gea...
View full detailsSwivel Recovery Eye Rotating recovery point that bolts through the recovery-point holes in a winch bumper, providing a secure anchor for a shackle ...
View full detailsSelf Tapping Screw for use in Land Rover body, chassis, and hardware applications.
Thrust Washer is a 1.25mm selective thrust washer for the centre differential of the LT230 transfer box. It sets the end-float of the centre diffe...
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.