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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.
Breather Tube for the LT230 transfer box. This tube forms part of the breather system on the LT230 transfer gearbox, routing pressure venting away...
View full detailsBulb & Holder - Main Instrument Panel for the Discovery 2 instrument cluster illumination circuit. This bulb and holder assembly fits into the...
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 detailsGrille Grommet - a mounting grommet for the front grille and headlamp surround panel. It seats in the body panel to receive and retain the grille ...
View full detailsRear Propshaft Coupling Kit - a flexible rubber coupling that connects the rear propeller shaft to the drive flange, transmitting drive while absor...
View full detailsHeater Hose for the Td5 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel heater circuit. This heater feed pipe carries engine coolant from the cooling circuit to the ...
View full detailsSelector Fork for the 3rd and 4th gear positions in the five-speed manual gearbox (LT77 and R380). The fork engages the 3rd/4th synchro hub sleeve...
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 detailsBody Rivet - a mechanical fastener used within the body and panel assembly to join thin sheet metal, trim and stowage fittings. Nominal size 3/16"...
View full detailsRocker Assembly Aluminium - LH
Fastener used to secure interior door casing panels and body side trim. Retains door casing and rear body panel trim on applicable vehicles.
Ride Height Sensor - rear suspension height sensor for the self-levelling air suspension system. The sensor measures the position of the axle rela...
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 detailsAxle Buffer - the progressive rubber bump stop that limits suspension travel at full compression. Mounted between the axle and chassis, it absorbs...
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 detailsFront Radius Arm Bush for the axle-end mounting of the front radius arm. The radius arm locates the live front axle longitudinally, controlling for...
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 detailsBrake Caliper Piston for the rear hydraulic disc brake assembly. The piston sits within the caliper bore and transfers hydraulic pressure from the...
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 detailsLambda Sensor (oxygen sensor) fitted to the exhaust downpipe, upstream of the catalytic converter, in the engine management circuit of the 4.0/4.6L...
View full detailsSilicone Top Coolant Hose - upper radiator hose in the engine cooling system, for the Td5 diesel. The top hose carries hot coolant from the engine...
View full detailsFacia Assembly Fastener - a fastener for mounting the facia assembly to the dash structure. It secures the facia panel in place and is also used t...
View full detailsCylinder Block Seal is a 16mm sealing washer fitted to the cylinder block of the Rover V8 petrol engine, closing off a machined passage in the bloc...
View full detailsScrew - M8 x 25mm is a fastener used in the assembly of the LT230 transfer gearbox. The LT230 is a two-speed transfer box fitted to Defender, Disc...
View full detailsExhaust Pipe - Front with Catalytic Converter for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. This front section runs from the turbocharger outlet fla...
View full detailsO-Ring for the fuel injector harness assembly on the Td5 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine. This O-ring provides a seal within the fuel injector...
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 detailsO-Ring for the oil strainer in the ZF 4-speed automatic transmission. This seal fits the oil strainer (the automatic transmission fluid pickup fil...
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.
Locking Wheel Nut Key - Code C for removing locking wheel nuts with the Code C drive profile. The key engages the unique recessed socket of the Co...
View full detailsSpare Wheel Cover for Discovery 1 and Discovery 2, sized to fit a 255mm-wide tyre on a 16- or 18-inch wheel. The cover has a rigid backing panel a...
View full detailsRivet Screw - 6.3 x 22mm for securing panels and trim on Land Rover vehicles. This scrivet-type fastener combines a screw thread with a expanding ...
View full detailsOil Pump for the R380 manual gearbox. Mounted at the rear of the gearbox and driven from the output shaft, the pump circulates gearbox oil to lubr...
View full detailsBulb 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 detailsInlet Valve for the cylinder head valvetrain of the Rover V8 petrol engine (3.5L, 3.9L, 4.0L and 4.6L variants). It seats in the cylinder head inl...
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 detailsFlanged Clip Nut is an M6 captive nut retained in a spring-steel clip. The clip pushes onto a panel edge or into a mounting hole to hold the nut c...
View full detailsGearbox Mainshaft Oil Seal, fitted where the mainshaft passes through the gearbox casing on the 5-speed manual transmission. It runs against the r...
View full detailsAutomatic Transmission Shaft is a coupling shaft within the ZF 4-speed automatic gearbox assembly. This shaft transmits drive between internal gea...
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.