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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.
Rear Shock Absorber fits in the rear suspension, damping spring and axle movement to keep the tyres in contact with the road surface. Gas-charged ...
View full detailsService kit containing the filters, sealing washer and engine oil for a routine service of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. This kit includes...
View full detailsSynchroniser Assembly for 5th gear, mounted on the mainshaft of the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. The sliding sleeve is moved by the fifth-gear ...
View full detailsTubular Winch Bumper replaces the standard front bumper and provides a mounting platform for a recovery winch. The tubular steel construction adds...
View full detailsRear Outrigger - Right-Hand Side - the structural chassis outrigger for the right-hand (offside) rear of the chassis frame. Outriggers are the lat...
View full detailsFront Shock Absorber fits in the front suspension, damping spring oscillation and axle movement to keep the tyres in contact with the road surface....
View full detailsWheel Arch Kit - set of replacement wheel arch mouldings for the outer body panels. The mouldings cover the joint between the body panel and the w...
View full detailsFlywheel Clutch Kit - TD5
Wheel Arch Trim Kit providing a full six-piece set of extended wheel arch flares that fit over the standard arches. The flares extend approximatel...
View full detailsAir Flow Meter Body - the housing of the mass air flow meter in the engine air intake, located between the air filter and the throttle housing on V...
View full detailsFirtree Clip - a push-in fastener with a ribbed, fir-tree profile that grips into a pre-drilled panel hole. Used to secure trim panels, wiring loo...
View full detailsMounting Bracket - support bracket in the suspension system. Secures suspension components to the chassis. Used in air suspension and active anti-...
View full detailsWiper Motor Grommet for the rear screen wiper assembly. It seals the aperture in the rear door or tailgate where the wiper motor spindle passes thr...
View full detailsUnderside Protection Bar - a front underbody protection member for the body and chassis. Mounted transversely across the chassis at the front end,...
View full detailsAir Flow Meter Body and Fixings
Centre Differential Lock Lever Kit - LT230 - linkage assembly that adds a manual centre differential lock control to the LT230 transfer case. The ...
View full detailsSteering Box - With Drop Arm - Right-Hand Drive for the Discovery 2 power steering circuit. This Adwest steering box assembly includes the integra...
View full detailsSide Runner - Discovery 2
Rear Shock Absorber - a hydraulic telescopic damper for the rear suspension of coil-sprung vehicles without Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE). Mo...
View full detailsWheel Arch Kit is a set of 75 mm extended wheel arch extensions that give coverage for wider tyres and wheel spacers. The 75 mm profile clears tyr...
View full detailsSilicone Turbo Hose Kit - a four-piece set of silicone hoses that carry pressurised charge air through the turbocharger and intercooler circuit on ...
View full detailsBow Shackle Bow-shaped recovery shackle with a threaded pin, used to connect a recovery strap or rope to a recovery point on a winch bumper. The w...
View full detailsSteering & Sump Guard - underbody skid plate. This guard fits beneath the front of the vehicle to shield the steering linkage and the engine s...
View full detailsPoly-Vee Drive Belt for the Rover V8 petrol engine, in the specification fitted to vehicles equipped with ACE (Active Cornering Enhancement) and ai...
View full detailsHigh Note Horn - the higher-pitched element of the dual-tone warning horn assembly. Mounted behind the front grille or valance and paired with a l...
View full detailsShock Absorber - Rear is a hydraulic damper in the rear suspension, mounting between the axle and the chassis. It damps oscillation of the rear co...
View full detailsFront Shock Absorber - part of the front suspension damping assembly. Mounted between the front axle and its chassis bracket, the damper works wit...
View full detailsFront Shock Absorber - part of the front suspension damping assembly. The damper is mounted between the front axle and its chassis bracket and wor...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing for the front output shaft of the LT230 transfer box. Installed within the LT230 transfer case differential lock and output s...
View full detailsClutch Release Bearing installed within the Clutch & Flywheel Assembly, operating between the clutch release fork and the clutch cover diaphrag...
View full detailsAir Flow Sensor - V8 is the mass air flow (MAF) sensor for the V8 EFI petrol engine, forming part of the air cleaner and intake assembly. Mounted ...
View full detailsRock Sliders
Rear Air Spring Conversion Kit replaces the rear air suspension with conventional coil springs. It removes the self-levelling air springs from the...
View full detailsOil Seal for the R380 manual gearbox extension case (rear/tail housing). It seals the output shaft where it exits the extension housing, retaining...
View full detailsWatts Linkage Bush Kit for the rear Watts linkage, which locates the rear axle laterally and keeps it centred through suspension travel. This kit ...
View full detailsLED Number Plate Lamp - rear licence plate lamp using LED illumination. Mounted above the rear number plate, the lamp illuminates the plate for ni...
View full detailsRadius Arm Bush - Rear for the rear radius arm. The bush is pressed into the radius arm eye and forms the compliant joint between the radius arm a...
View full detailsShock Absorber for the front suspension, damping wheel and axle movement in conjunction with the front coil springs. Specific to vehicles equipped...
View full detailsPanhard Rod Bush from the front suspension's lateral location linkage. The Panhard rod controls sideways movement of the axle relative to the body...
View full detailsRadius Arm Bush for the front radius arm within the coil-sprung suspension assembly. The bush carries the radius arm at its chassis mounting. The ...
View full detailsHead Set 4.0/4.6 with Bolts - V8
Brake Master Cylinder Assembly - the hydraulic actuator at the head of the braking circuit, mounted to the brake servo. Force from the pedal, boost...
View full detailsEngine oil pump assembly for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, forming part of the engine lubrication circuit. The pump is driven from the cra...
View full detailsPlain Washer is an M12 plain washer used at the rear propshaft flange fixing. It seats under the bolt head or nut at the propshaft flange, spreadi...
View full detailsPolyurethane Ball Joint Boots for the front axle upper and lower ball joints. These flexible boots seal over the ball joint to retain grease and ke...
View full detailsACE High-Pressure Pipe - Rear Lower within the Active Cornering Enhancement hydraulic circuit. This pipe carries hydraulic pressure from the ACE v...
View full detailsCooling Fan for the engine cooling circuit, driven from the water pump pulley and drawing air through the radiator core. The viscous coupling (fan...
View full detailsFront Timing Cover for the V8 petrol engine, incorporating the engine oil pump. Closes the front of the cylinder block over the timing gear and ho...
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.