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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.
Flexible Brake Hose for the rear left-hand side, part of the hydraulic braking circuit. The hose forms the flexible link between the rigid brake p...
View full detailsBrake Light Switch, the stop lamp switch mounted at the brake pedal. When the brake pedal is depressed the switch closes the stop lamp circuit to ...
View full detailsFuel Pump & Sender - in-tank low-pressure fuel pump and fuel level sender assembly for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. The unit mounts v...
View full detailsHeated Seat Switch for the left-hand seat, part of the interior seat-heating control circuit. The switch uses a push-push (latching) action and mo...
View full detailsABS Sensor for the front wheel of the anti-lock braking system. This wheel speed sensor monitors rotational speed at the front hub and signals it ...
View full detailsWater Pump for the Rover V8 EFI petrol engine, supplied with gasket. The water pump sits in the engine cooling circuit and is belt-driven from the...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing - shaft bearing for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. A taper roller bearing carries both radial load and axial thrust, loc...
View full detailsBolt
Handbrake Conversion Kit - converts the drum-type transmission brake to a disc and caliper arrangement on the rear output of the LT230 transfer box...
View full detailsLazer ST4 Evolution LED Spotlight - a compact four-LED auxiliary driving lamp producing a controlled long-range beam for forward illumination. The...
View full detailsCoating Spray Gun, bottle-mount type, for applying protective coating. This Schutz-style gun screws directly onto the 750ml coating bottle, so no s...
View full detailsThis clutch kit consists of a clutch cover, driven plate, and release bearing designed to operate together as a complete assembly within a manual t...
View full detailsUniversal Joint for wide-angle propshafts - the cross-and-bearing joint that transmits drive along the propshaft while accommodating the operating ...
View full detailsBonnet Latch Assembly for the bonnet (hood) closure, the primary latch that secures the bonnet to the front body panel. It engages the striker on ...
View full detailsOuter Sill - LH is the left-hand outer rocker panel, the bodyside section running along the lower body between the front and rear wheel arches, ben...
View full detailsDrive Screw for use in Land Rover body, chassis, and hardware assembly. A No.14 × 1" drive screw, supplied individually.
Brake Union - Blanking Plug, male thread, M10 x 1mm, short body. Used in the metric hydraulic brake circuit to blank off an unused or redundant po...
View full detailsIntermediate Shaft Circlip Retaining circlip for the intermediate shaft in the LT230 transfer box. Locates on the intermediate shaft to retain the...
View full detailsBolt. Hexagon-head threaded fastener for general assembly and retaining applications. Supplied individually.
Air to Coil Conversion Kit - 2" lift, heavy load, with adjustable damping. Replaces the rear air suspension with a coil spring and damper set-up fr...
View full detailsFlange Bolt Hex-head flange bolt, M8 x 1.25 x 80mm. General-purpose fastener used in chassis frame and component mountings.
Air to Coil Conversion Kit - 2" lift, medium load, with adjustable damping. Replaces the rear air suspension with a coil spring and damper set-up f...
View full detailsFuel Injector - fuel injection system, cylinder head. Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. The Td5 uses electronic unit injectors: each injector sits...
View full detailsAir Suspension Compressor supplies pressurised air to the rear self-levelling suspension, sitting at the head of the air supply circuit ahead of th...
View full detailsAir Spring – Rear for self-levelling rear suspension that uses pneumatic air springs in place of conventional coil springs. Each air spring mounts...
View full detailsDrive Belt
Belt primary Dayco
HT Ignition Lead - V8 - No.8 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition out...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.7 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.6 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.5 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.4 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.2 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Flange Kit for the three-bolt drive flange on the axle differential. The pinion flange mounts on the differential pinion shaft...
View full detailsAutomatic Transmission Oil Pump for the 4-speed automatic gearbox, part of the transmission's internal hydraulic system. The pump sits at the fron...
View full detailsShock absorber rear gas Bilstein
Hydraulic Pressure Transducer - the pressure-sensing element of the Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) hydraulic circuit. It measures the working ...
View full detailsHT Lead for V8 petrol engines, part of the high-tension ignition circuit. The high-tension lead carries the ignition output to the spark plug. Sup...
View full detailsSteering Column Linkage is the lower steering shaft that connects the upper steering column to the steering box. Carrying a universal joint at eac...
View full detailsDowel, used with 3-bolt flange. (For Hardy coupling)
Wheel Arch Flare is the moulded exterior trim that fits over the rear door wheel arch lip on the left-hand side of the body. It covers and protect...
View full detailsWheel Arch Flare is the moulded exterior trim that fits over the rear door wheel arch lip on the right-hand side of the body. It covers and protec...
View full detailsRear Brake Pad Set for the rear disc brakes, supplied as an axle set covering both rear wheels. The friction pads are clamped against the rear bra...
View full detailsGearbox Extension Case Screw for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. M5 × 30 Torx head screw used to secure the extension case on the R380 gearbox. T...
View full detailsThrust Washer is a 1.05mm selective thrust washer for the centre differential of the LT230 transfer box. It sets the end-float of the centre diffe...
View full detailsService Kit groups the consumable filters and ignition parts required for a scheduled service of the 4.0L V8 petrol engine. The kit contains an oi...
View full detailsLocking Nut, a self-locking fixing used across body trim, door casings and bumper fixings. The locking feature resists loosening under vibration.
Automatic Transmission Sump Plug - Magnetic for the automatic gearbox valve block. This drain plug fits the automatic transmission sump and incorp...
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.