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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.
Radius 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 detailsCoolant Hose connecting the radiator to the expansion tank. Part of the engine cooling circuit, this hose links the radiator to the coolant expans...
View full detailsTransmission Selector Switch for the Discovery 2 automatic gearbox. This switch monitors the position of the gear selector lever and signals the t...
View full detailsEGR Cooler Hose - Engine to Cooler is a coolant hose serving the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. It carries engine coolant from the engine...
View full detailsPropshaft Gaiter (Sliding Joint) is the flexible rubber boot that seals the sliding splined joint of the propshaft in the drivetrain. The sliding ...
View full detailsO-Ring - Diff Lock - LT230 provides the hydraulic seal at the differential lock mechanism and front output shaft location within the LT230 transfer...
View full detailsMainshaft Bearing supports the mainshaft within the LT230 transfer box, carrying the shaft's rotational loads and keeping it running true as drive ...
View full detailsBonnet Release Cable for the Discovery 2 bonnet release system. This cable connects the interior bonnet release handle (located in the driver's fo...
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 detailsWiper Motor for the front windscreen wash/wipe system, left-hand drive. The motor drives the wiper linkage assembly, converting rotary output to t...
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 detailsBrake Caliper - front left-hand caliper in the front disc brake assembly. Under hydraulic pressure from the brake circuit, its pistons clamp the b...
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 detailsWheel Nut for Steel Road Wheels - M14 × 1.5 thread. Secures steel road wheels to the wheel hub studs. Sold individually; five nuts are required pe...
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 detailsFront Fog Lamp - Left-Hand for the front bumper lighting assembly. This lamp mounts in the front bumper fog lamp aperture and provides supplementa...
View full detailsFuel Filter Water Sensor for the TD5 fuel filter assembly, fitted to the Discovery 2 TD5. This sensor is installed in the base of the fuel filter ...
View full detailsOil Temperature Switch - Gearbox Oil Cooler in the automatic transmission cooling circuit. This switch is mounted on the gearbox oil cooler and mo...
View full detailsIntercooler is the charge-air heat exchanger of the turbocharger induction system. It sits between the turbocharger outlet and the engine intake, ...
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 detailsFlange Bolt - M12 x 85mm, securing the front drive flange to the hub within the front axle, drive shaft and hub assembly. The integrated flange be...
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 detailsValve Stem Oil Seal for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine, fitted at the top of the valve guide in the cylinder head. It seals around...
View full detailsShock Absorber Turret is the upper mounting bracket that locates the top of the shock absorber to the body. It anchors the damper's upper mounting...
View full detailsEngine Mounting for the V8 petrol engine, forming part of the powertrain support system. It locates between the engine bracket and the chassis, ca...
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 detailsPower Steering Hose forms the low-pressure feed line of the power steering hydraulic circuit, carrying fluid from the reservoir to the inlet of the...
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 detailsSpecial Bolt for the front suspension radius arm. This M16 bolt secures the radius arm at its mounting, locating the arm against the chassis and a...
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 detailsHeater Hose - inlet pipe from the cylinder head to the heater matrix, Td5 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel. Carries hot engine coolant from the cylind...
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 detailsSide Indicator is a wing-mounted side repeater lamp in the vehicle's direction-indicator circuit, supplied as a pair. Each unit uses LED elements ...
View full detailsSteering Damper mounts in the front steering linkage to absorb kickback and reduce shimmy transmitted from the front axle to the steering wheel. T...
View full detailsDriveshaft Gaiter Kit is a replacement kit for the outer constant velocity joint gaiter on the front driveshaft. The gaiter protects the CV joint ...
View full detailsDrive Shaft - Front - LH (left-hand) for the front axle of the Discovery 2. Complete halfshaft assembly including the CV (constant velocity) joint...
View full detailsDiscovery 2 en Range Rover P38: revisieset remklauwen voorzijde.
Drag Link Ball Joint (Short) is a steering linkage joint fitted at the short end of the drag link, within the steering track-rod circuit. It forms...
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Steering damper Discovery 2
Cooler Oil
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor, part of the engine management system. The MAP sensor measures the absolute pressure inside the intake man...
View full detailsBleed Hose is a small-bore coolant hose within the expansion tank and hose assembly of the engine cooling system. It connects the expansion tank t...
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.