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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.
A/C Receiver Dryer sits on the high-pressure side of the R134a air conditioning circuit, between the condenser and the expansion valve. It stores l...
View full detailsRelay (yellow) fitted in the under-bonnet fuse and relay box of the vehicle's electrical system. The relay uses a low-current control signal to sw...
View full detailsAnti-Roll Bar Boot Kit is a rear actuator dust boot (gaiter) for the ACE (Active Cornering Enhancement) hydraulic anti-roll bar system. The boot s...
View full detailsBracket Fr RR ARB Strap
Steering Box Seal Kit provides the seals for servicing the input assembly of the power-assisted steering box. This kit is used during steering box...
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 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 detailsIgnition Coil Pack in the engine ignition system, generating the high-tension voltage that fires the spark plugs. Used on the distributorless V8 e...
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 detailsCylinder Head Gasket Set for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, supplying the ancillary seals and gaskets used around the cylinder head when it ...
View full detailsDrive Meter Speedo Gear Yellow 22 Teeth
Temp Sensor
Bearing transfer box OEM TIMKEN
Brake Disc - Rear - Solid Discs
Fuel Connector Block Gasket for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder diesel engine, sealing the fuel connector block to the engine within the fuel pressure r...
View full detailsScrew is a threaded fastener used to secure components during assembly.
Radius Arm Bush Kit for the front radius arm at the axle end. This kit provides four uprated polyurethane bushes for the arm-to-axle mounting poin...
View full detailsRear Wiper Blade, 14 inch, for the tailgate wiper system on the Discovery 2. This blade fits the rear wiper arm and provides the rubber wiping con...
View full detailsCentrifuge Oil Drain Pipe Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Seals the oil drain pipe at the engine's centrifugal oil cleaner...
View full detailsRadius Arm Bush Kit for the front and rear radius arms at the chassis end. This kit provides two uprated polyurethane bushes for the chassis mount...
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 detailsWindscreen Finisher - the exterior trim moulding that finishes the upper edge of the front windscreen. Covers the top windscreen seal and the join...
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 detailsScrew for securing the engine wiring harness in Rover V8 petrol engine installations. Fastens harness clips and mounting brackets to the engine bl...
View full detailsFusible Link - 30A is a high-current protection component located in the engine fuse box. This fusible link protects the engine wiring circuits by...
View full detailsBolt - a 3/8" UNC x 2-3/4" bolt securing the rocker shaft and its oil baffle plate to the cylinder head on the Rover V8 engine. It clamps the rock...
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 detailsTrack Rod Assembly is the complete steering track rod that links the front wheels across the axle, forming part of the steering linkage. The assem...
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 detailsMirror Assembly - Electric Convex - RH is the complete right-hand exterior rear view mirror unit fitted to the exterior mirror assembly on the Disc...
View full detailsPanhard Rod Bolt for securing the panhard rod to its axle bracket or chassis mount. This is a flanged hex bolt, M16 x 75mm. The integral flange di...
View full detailsKey Fob Battery - CR2032 3V lithium button cell for Land Rover remote central locking handsets. Fits directly into the remote key fob housing. Rep...
View full detailsRear Shock Absorber - a hydraulic telescopic damper for the rear suspension of coil-sprung vehicles without Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE). Mo...
View full detailsWatts Linkage Bush for the rear Watts linkage. The Watts linkage locates the rear axle laterally, keeping it centred as the suspension moves throug...
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 detailsAlternator Belt for the auxiliary drive belt system of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. This poly-V drive belt transfers power from th...
View full detailsWastegate Modulator for the turbocharger boost control system. This electro-pneumatic solenoid valve is controlled by the engine ECU and regulates...
View full detailsClutch Master Cylinder - Manual is part of the hydraulic clutch actuation system on manual transmission vehicles, mounted at the clutch pedal. Whe...
View full detailsACE Low-Pressure Pipe - Rear Section within the Active Cornering Enhancement hydraulic circuit. This pipe forms the rear half of the low-pressure ...
View full detailsPan Head Screw, M6 x 12mm. Metric pan head screw for use across a range of Land Rover body, chassis, and electrical assemblies.
Bulb and Holder for switch and control panel illumination. The orange-tinted bulb and its integral holder fit into the rear of dashboard switches ...
View full detailsStud - Turbo Outlet to Downpipe Flange in the exhaust system of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. This stud secures the turbocharger ou...
View full detailsThrust Washer is a 1.15mm selective thrust washer for the centre differential of the LT230 transfer box. It sets the end-float of the centre diffe...
View full detailsDowel is a precision locating pin that aligns mating components during assembly, setting their position accurately and relieving the securing bolts...
View full detailsSynchromesh Ring for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox, the intermediate ring for 1st to 4th gears. The synchroniser ring matches the speed of the s...
View full detailsGear Lever Spring for the manual gearbox gear change mechanism, providing the 1st/2nd selector bias. It works within the gear lever remote housing,...
View full detailsWheel Cylinder Brake - RH
Gear Lever Spring for the manual gearbox gear change mechanism, providing the 5th gear selector bias. It works within the gear lever remote housing...
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.