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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.
Piston Assembly for the Td5 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel, part of the cranktrain within the cylinder block assembly. Standard size. The piston car...
View full detailsThrottle Body Potentiometer is the throttle position sensor on the V8 EFi petrol engine. Mounted on the throttle body and driven by the throttle s...
View full detailsO-Ring seals the oil filter adaptor to the front cover on the V8 petrol engine. It sits at the joint between the oil filter adaptor housing and th...
View full detailsBreather Hose forms part of the crankcase ventilation system on the V8 EFi petrol engine. It connects the rocker cover breather outlet to the indu...
View full detailsOil Cooler Housing Seal for the oil cooler and filter assembly on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The seal sits at the joint betwe...
View full detailsValve Guide for the cylinder head on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Pressed into the head, the guide supports the valve stem and ...
View full detailsDrag link tube - the tube section of the drag link, the long steering rod that runs ahead of the front axle and connects the steering box drop arm ...
View full detailsPower steering hose forming the low-pressure supply leg of the power steering hydraulic circuit, running from the fluid reservoir outlet to the inl...
View full detailsDrag link tube - the tube section of the drag link, the long steering rod that runs ahead of the front axle and connects the steering box drop arm ...
View full detailsPower Steering Pump Pulley for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The pulley mounts on the power steering pump shaft and is turned by...
View full detailsConnecting Rod Small-End Bush for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The bush is pressed into the small end of the connecting rod and...
View full detailsExhaust Valve for the cylinder head on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The valve seals the combustion chamber against the exhaust ...
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 detailsPiston for the 4.0L V8 EFI petrol engine, supplied without piston rings. Reciprocates within the cylinder bore, transmitting combustion pressure t...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.6L V8 EFI petrol engine, high-compression specification, supplied without piston rings. Reciprocates within the cylinder bore, tr...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.0L V8 EFI petrol engine, high-compression specification. Reciprocates within the cylinder bore, transmitting combustion pressure ...
View full detailsFuel Strainer - gauze strainer for the fuel pressure regulator in the cylinder head fuel block of the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. Fuel de...
View full detailsRubber Floor Mat Set - four-piece moulded footwell mat set, covering both front and both rear footwells. Each mat is deep-moulded with a raised pe...
View full detailsBrake Master Cylinder - tandem master cylinder assembly at the head of the hydraulic braking system, mounted to the front face of the brake servo o...
View full detailsLoad Space Rubber Mat - Half Length - moulded rubber protective mat for the rear load area. The mat lies directly on the load floor and covers the...
View full detailsGear Selector Bush for the LT230 transfer box high/low gear change mechanism. The bush seats in the gear change housing and carries the high/low s...
View full detailsEGR Blanking Kit for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel, working in the exhaust gas recirculation and intake circuit. The blanking plate seals...
View full detailsPiston Assembly - Eng
Alternator for the charging system on the V8 EFI petrol engine. Driven by the accessory belt from the crankshaft pulley, the alternator generates ...
View full detailsRR Spring Rear Heavy Duty - Discovery
Air-to-Coil Conversion Kit - +2 Inch (Rear) - converts the rear self-levelling air suspension to coil springs and raises rear ride height by 2 inch...
View full detailsClutch Pipe Assembly is the rigid hydraulic line in the clutch actuation circuit, running from the clutch master cylinder outlet towards the releas...
View full detailsLoad Space Rubber Mat - Full Length - moulded rubber protective mat covering the full length of the rear load area. The mat lies directly on the l...
View full detailsAir Conditioning Condenser for R134a refrigerant systems, mounted at the front of the vehicle ahead of the radiator. It rejects heat from the high-...
View full detailsAnti-Roll Bar - Rear - rear stabiliser bar from the rear suspension cross member assembly. The bar runs across the vehicle behind the rear axle, c...
View full detailsFuel Pump and Sender Unit - combined in-tank fuel pump and fuel level sender, part of the fuel tank pump, sender and mountings group. The electric...
View full detailsPower Steering Hose Assembly - the hydraulic pipework of the power-assisted steering circuit, supplied as a complete pre-formed pipe cluster rather...
View full detailsAir Intake Plenum Extension Moulding in black, the moulded panel that sits in the scuttle area between the rear edge of the bonnet and the base of ...
View full detailsTowing Hook Mounting Kit
Side Step Runners – stainless steel tubular side steps, supplied as a pair with an integrated front mud flap. The runners bolt to the sill mountin...
View full detailsAnti-Roll Bar - Rear - Non-ACE
Exhaust Downpipe with Catalytic Converter - the front section of the exhaust system on V8 petrol applications. It bolts to the exhaust manifold ou...
View full detailsWatts Linkage - Rear
Rocker Shaft Assembly forms part of the valvetrain (rocker gear) on the overhead-valve V8 petrol engine. Mounted on pedestals above the cylinder h...
View full detailsAir-to-Coil Conversion Kit - replaces the rear self-levelling air suspension with a coil-spring system and raises ride height by 2 inches, front an...
View full detailsLimited Slip Differential of the automatic torque-biasing (ATB) type, replacing the standard open differential inside the axle differential assembl...
View full detailsH/Duty Flywheel & Clutch Kit - TD5
Transfer Box - 41D is a reconditioned two-speed transfer gearbox with a 1.2:1 high-range ratio and a lockable centre differential. The transfer bo...
View full detailsTransfer Box - LT230 43D is a reconditioned two-speed transfer gearbox with a 1.4:1 high-range ratio. The transfer box mounts to the rear of the m...
View full detailsReconditioned Td5 Engine is a rebuilt 2.5L five-cylinder turbo-diesel long block, supplied in the late "15P" specification with Bosch electronic di...
View full detailsTrack Rod End is a ball-jointed link in the steering linkage, connecting the track rod to the steering arm and articulating as the steering and sus...
View full detailsShock Absorber Mount Bracket - Rear Top - RH is the upper mounting bracket for the rear shock absorber on the right-hand side. It provides the fix...
View full detailsShock Absorber Mount Bracket - Rear Top - LH is the upper mounting bracket for the rear shock absorber on the left-hand side. It provides the fixi...
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.