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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.
Swivel Housing Grease for the front axle swivel assembly, supplied as a single pre-measured one-shot sachet. The sachet delivers the correct charg...
View full detailsNyloc Nut with a 3/8" UNF thread, used to secure propshaft flange bolts. A nylon insert set into the crown of the nut deforms over the bolt thread...
View full detailsFront Driveshaft Oil Seal located at the differential housing output in the Front Axle Assembly, sealing around the front halfshaft where it exits ...
View full detailsNyloc Nut with an M20 thread, used across suspension and driveline flange fastenings. A nylon insert set into the crown of the nut deforms over th...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Oil Seal with a double sealing lip, for the front and rear differentials. It is press-fitted into the differential housing aro...
View full detailsSplit Pin locks a castellated (slotted) nut in place, passing through the nut slots and a cross-drilled hole in the shaft to stop the nut working l...
View full detailsUniversal Joint for the propshaft, transmitting rotational drive between shaft sections while accommodating the angular movement of the driveline. ...
View full detailsDifferential Carrier Gasket for the Rover-type axle assembly. The gasket seals the differential carrier housing against the axle casing at the cen...
View full detailsNyloc Nut with an M10 thread - the nylon-insert locking nut used on U-bolt fixings. A nylon collar set into the top of the nut grips the bolt thre...
View full detailsCopper Sealing Washer used across a wide range of sealing applications on Land Rover vehicles. This soft copper washer provides a reliable, leak-f...
View full detailsGear Oil - EP80W90 extreme-pressure gear lubricant for manual gearboxes, transfer cases, and axle drives. The EP80W90 grade combines extreme-press...
View full detailsUniversal Joint for the propshaft, transmitting rotational drive between shaft sections while accommodating the angular movement of the driveline. ...
View full detailsDifferential Taper Roller Bearing for the axle differential assembly. It supports the differential carrier within the axle casing, carrying the com...
View full detailsUpper Ball Joint for the front axle steering knuckle (swivel housing) assembly. The knuckle pivots on an upper and a lower ball joint; this upper ...
View full detailsNyloc Nut - M16 flanged self-locking nut used at suspension link fastenings. The integral flange spreads the clamp load across the joint face and ...
View full detailsUpper Spring Isolator for the coil spring suspension. This rubber seat sits at the upper end of the coil spring, between the top of the spring and ...
View full detailsAxle Oil Level Plug - a brass filler and level plug for the axle differential housing, sealed by an O-ring. It threads into the level/filler port ...
View full detailsLower Ball Joint - Front Hub for the front axle steering knuckle (swivel housing) assembly. The knuckle pivots on an upper and a lower ball joint;...
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 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 detailsAnti-Roll Bar Bush for the anti-roll bar within the suspension stabiliser assembly. The bush locates and insulates the anti-roll bar at its chassi...
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 detailsReverse & Differential Lock Switch is a plunger-operated switch used in the manual gearbox and transfer box electrical circuits. The same swit...
View full detailsRear Differential Drive Flange Kit for the Land Rover (Rover-type) rear axle. The drive flange mounts to the differential pinion and provides the ...
View full detailsNyloc Nut with an M16 thread - a nylon-insert locking nut used on heavily loaded suspension and driveline fixings. A nylon collar set into the top...
View full detailsAir spring clip P38, D2
Nut - M24 x 1.5mm is a hexagonal fixing nut with an M24 fine-pitch thread (1.5mm pitch). The 1.5mm fine pitch gives more precise clamping and grea...
View full detailsLower Ball Joint - Front Hub for the front axle steering knuckle (swivel housing) assembly. The knuckle pivots on an upper and a lower ball joint;...
View full detailsAnti-Roll Bar Bush for the Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) actuator mounting within the suspension stabiliser assembly. In an ACE-equipped syst...
View full detailsO-Ring for the power steering hydraulic circuit. The ring seats at a hydraulic union in the steering system, sealing the joint against the pressur...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Inner Taper Roller Bearing used in the differential pinion shaft assembly within the axle final drive. The bearing supports th...
View full detailsClutch Release Fork operates inside the bellhousing as part of the manual transmission clutch release mechanism. Pivoting on its mounting in the c...
View full detailsPower steering pump
Washer from the anti-roll bar mounting hardware. It seats beneath the fastener that secures the anti-roll bar (stabiliser bar) to its chassis mount...
View full detailsO-Ring for the power steering hydraulic circuit, sealing a connection within the pressurised steering fluid system. This is the brown, thick-secti...
View full detailsFlanged Head Screw is an M6 x 12mm machine screw with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads clamping load over a wider area and ...
View full detailsUpper Ball Joint for the front axle steering knuckle (swivel housing) assembly. The knuckle pivots on an upper and a lower ball joint; this upper ...
View full detailsPower Steering High-Pressure Hose for the steering hydraulic circuit, carrying pressurised fluid from the power steering pump to the steering box. ...
View full detailsLock Nut - M12, a flanged nut with a nylon insert that resists loosening under vibration. It secures steering and suspension fasteners such as tra...
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 detailsShock Absorber Bush for the front lower shock absorber mounting within the suspension damper assembly. The bush fits at the lower eye of the front...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Inner Taper Roller Bearing used in the differential pinion shaft assembly within the axle final drive. The bearing supports th...
View full detailsFront Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly is the pre-assembled hub unit at the front axle, combining the wheel hub, its bearing and the ABS wheel speed ...
View full detailsHex Nut, M24 x 1.5mm securing the constant-velocity (CV) joint stub shaft to the wheel hub within the driveline. The nut retains the CV joint and ...
View full detailsFlange Bolt, M12 - a hexagon-head bolt with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads the clamping load over a wider bearing area an...
View full detailsPropshaft UJ Circlip - a retaining clip for the universal joint of the propeller shaft. It seats in the groove of the yoke ear and holds the beari...
View full detailsDrain/fill plug magnetic axle
Drag link steering LHD D2
The 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.