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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.
Oil Filter for Land Rover petrol and diesel engines, part of the engine lubrication circuit. This screw-on canister filter threads onto the filter...
View full detailsOil Pump Gasket for the Rover V8 petrol engine lubrication system. This gasket seals the oil pump to its mating face, maintaining oil pressure and...
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 details24v dsl long belt
Jubilee Clip - 21-44mm is a worm-drive hose clip with a 21-44mm clamping range. The band is tightened by a captive worm screw to clamp small- to m...
View full detailsLevel plug R380
Spire 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 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 detailsO-ring
Plenum 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 detailsBolt - a hexagonal-head bolt with a 5/16" UNC (Unified Coarse) imperial thread and a 3/4" length. Used as an engine-assembly fixing, including cams...
View full detailsBonnet Grommet is a rubber grommet fitted within the bonnet assembly. It lines the aperture through which the bonnet prop rod or release mechanism...
View full detailsDowel is a precision locating pin used to align mating components in the drivetrain, such as the bell housing, gearbox casing and flywheel or drive...
View full detailsMain Bearing Cap Bolt - a 1/2" UNC bolt that fastens a main bearing cap to the cylinder block on the Rover V8 engine. It clamps the main bearing c...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut Key – Code A. Removal key for code-A locking wheel nuts. The key code is stamped on the original key and cannot be derived from t...
View full detailsRear Side Door Channel is a glass run channel mounted within the rear side door, fitted to the right-hand (RH) side. The channel locates and guide...
View full detailsInterior Trim Fixing Clip used within body and interior trim assemblies. This clip secures trim panels, insulation sections, ducting, and fascia c...
View full detailsToebox Trim Fastener - the fixing that secures the footrest and toebox trim panel in the footwell. It retains the lower trim at the A-post and toe...
View full detailsDetent Spring for the LT77 and R380 manual gearbox gear change mechanism. This spring forms part of the selector detent assembly within the gearbo...
View full detailsExhaust Manifold Bolt for the Rover V8 petrol engine, threaded 3/8" UNC and 1 1/8" long. The bolt secures the exhaust manifold to the cylinder hea...
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 detailsLand Rover Oval Name Badge - exterior identification emblem carrying the Land Rover name in gold lettering on a green ground. Fitted to the front ...
View full detailsFastener - black plastic drive-type (fir tree) push-in fastener used throughout the vehicle to secure body trim panels, interior linings, underbonn...
View full detailsHeadlamp Gasket for the headlamp mounting assembly. A rubber seal that fits between the headlamp unit and the surrounding body panel, providing a ...
View full detailsClevis pin
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 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 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 detailsHeadlamp Lens Gasket seals the lens to the headlamp body within the front lighting assembly. It forms the weatherproof joint between the glass len...
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 detailsLocking Wheel Nut Key - Code F for removing locking wheel nuts with the Code F drive profile, fitted to alloy wheels across the Defender, Discovery...
View full detailsHex Flange Nut - a flanged hexagonal nut used as a general threaded fastener across multiple vehicle assemblies. The integral flange spreads the c...
View full detailsHeadlamp Bulb Cover for the front headlamp assembly. This rubber cover seals the bulb access aperture at the rear of the headlamp unit following b...
View full detailsRoof Rack Side Rail Gasket for the front roof rack side rail mounting, left-hand upper position. This gasket seats between the front roof rack sid...
View full detailsRoof Rack Side Rail Gasket for the front roof rack side rail mounting, right-hand upper position. This gasket seats between the front roof rack si...
View full detailsRoof Rack Side Rail Gasket for the front roof rack side rail mounting, left-hand lower position. This gasket seats between the front roof rack sid...
View full detailsRoof Rack Side Rail Gasket for the front roof rack side rail mounting, right-hand lower position. This gasket seats between the front roof rack si...
View full detailsRoof Rack Side Rail Gasket - the rear sealing gasket for the roof rack side rail, part of the roof rack mounting assembly. It sits between the rea...
View full detailsRoof Rack Side Rail Gasket for the rear roof rack side rail mounting, right-hand side. This gasket seats between the rear roof rack side rail and ...
View full detailsGrille Grommet - a mounting grommet for the front grille and headlamp surround panel. It seats in the body panel to receive and retain the grille ...
View full detailsFacia Assembly Fastener - a fastener for mounting the facia assembly to the dash structure. It secures the facia panel in place and is also used t...
View full detailsSpare Wheel Cover for Discovery 1 and Discovery 2, sized to fit a 255mm-wide tyre on a 16- or 18-inch wheel. The cover has a rigid backing panel a...
View full detailsFlanged Clip Nut is an M6 captive nut retained in a spring-steel clip. The clip pushes onto a panel edge or into a mounting hole to hold the nut c...
View full detailsGlass Channel - Rear Side Door is the run channel within the rear side door that guides the door glass along its travel and weatherseals it against...
View full detailsFixing Screw used in the flywheel, drive plate and clutch assembly. It is one of the threaded fasteners securing the flywheel or automatic drive p...
View full detailsDowel used for the precise location and alignment of the front cover to the cylinder block on Rover V8 engines. These dowels ensure the front cove...
View full detailsDomed Nut - retains the dash ventilator (face-level fresh-air vent) in the facia. Used on vehicles without air conditioning. The domed (acorn) for...
View full detailsMainshaft for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. The mainshaft is the central driven shaft within the R380 gearbox, carrying the output gear cluster...
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.