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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.
Automatic 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 detailsBall Steel Bearing
Plain 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 detailsRoof Access Ladder provides access to the roof and roof rack. It mounts to the rear bodywork and gives a secure step up for loading, unloading and...
View full detailsChannel glass front door. - Discovery1 from (VIN) MA137190 onwards, - RRclassic 4-door from (VIN) MA659911 onwards. Also fits Discovery2 front LH ...
View full detailsNyloc Flanged Nut - M8 flanged nut with a nylon insert, used on front suspension fixings. The nylon collar deforms around the bolt thread as the n...
View full detailsCam Follower - a roller-type tappet operating in the engine valve train, between the camshaft and the pushrod. It rides on the camshaft lobe and t...
View full detailsBlade Fuse - 25A for Land Rover electrical systems. This 25A blade fuse protects individual circuits in the vehicle fuse box from overcurrent damage.
Big End Bearing Set — connecting-rod (big-end) bearing shells for the V8 engine bottom end. The shells sit between the connecting-rod big-end bore...
View full detailsCrown wheel and pinion set with a 4.1:1 final drive ratio for the rear differential, long nose differential configuration. The crown wheel and pin...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw - a No. 10 x 1/2" self-tapping screw used as a general-purpose fixing. The self-tapping thread cuts its own mating thread as th...
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 detailsWiper Nut is the hex nut that secures the rear-screen wiper arm to its spindle. Part of the rear wiper system, it threads onto the wiper spindle t...
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 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 detailsFront Output Shaft for the LT230 transfer box. It carries drive from the transfer box to the front propeller shaft. The shaft runs in the front ou...
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 detailsFlywheel Timing Pin - an engine timing tool for 4-cylinder diesel engines that locks the flywheel at top dead centre (TDC) so the crankshaft is hel...
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 detailsSelector Fork for the 5-speed manual gearbox internal gear-change mechanism. The selector fork engages with the synchromesh hub sleeve to move the...
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 detailsSynchro Ring - 5th Gear - R380 is the baulk ring for the 5th gear synchromesh assembly in the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. The ring equalises the ...
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 detailsO-Ring sealing the dipstick tube where it enters the cylinder block on the V8 petrol engine. Fitted around the lower end of the dipstick tube, thi...
View full detailsBracket
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 Drive Gear - V8
Drive Meter Speedo Gear Yellow 22 Teeth
Door Check Arm Pin for the door check strap assembly. This pin secures the door check arm to its mounting bracket on the body, retaining the arm t...
View full detailsWeatherstrip - sealing strip for the rear tailgate end door glass assembly. This weatherstrip forms the perimeter seal between the rear window gla...
View full detailsBearing transfer box OEM TIMKEN
Screw: pan head self-tapping screw.
Bolt
Locking 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 detailsHook & Loop Fastening Strap for securing and bundling loose items within the vehicle interior, cargo area, or workshop. The strap wraps around ...
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 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 detailsProtective Coating Kit - Tintable (4 L) for applying a durable, textured surface coating to body panels, underbody areas, wheel arches, load beds, ...
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 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 detailsLock Nut for the front output shaft, used in the transfer box assembly. This nut secures the front output shaft drive flange within the transfer b...
View full detailsSnorkel Head is the 3" ram-air intake head that fits to the top of a raised air intake tube, forming the forward-facing scoop that feeds cool, clea...
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 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.