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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.
Fixing Screw used in the flywheel, drive plate and clutch assembly. It is one of the threaded fasteners securing the flywheel or automatic drive p...
View full detailsPan Head Bolt, M8 x 40mm. Metric pan head bolt for use across Land Rover body, chassis, and interior assemblies.
Dowel used for the precise location and alignment of the front cover to the cylinder block on Rover V8 engines. These dowels ensure the front cove...
View full detailsRear Step Assembly – Retractable, a folding step mounted at the rear body to give a low-height step for access to the load area and roof. It compr...
View full detailsConrod
Brake Caliper Guide Pin Set for the sliding (floating) disc brake caliper assembly. The guide pins locate the caliper to its mounting bracket and a...
View full detailsTorx Flanged Screw - Front Door Latch Assembly for the front door latch mechanism. This Torx-head flanged screw secures the front door latch assem...
View full detailsEngine Plug - a cylinder head core plug (welch plug) for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Core plugs seal the casting holes left in th...
View full detailsDomed Nut - retains the dash ventilator (face-level fresh-air vent) in the facia. Used on vehicles without air conditioning. The domed (acorn) for...
View full detailsMainshaft for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. The mainshaft is the central driven shaft within the R380 gearbox, carrying the output gear cluster...
View full detailsCaliper Repair Kit - Front - Axle Set
Water Pump from the engine cooling system of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. It circulates coolant through the cylinder block and cylinder h...
View full detailsSpring Retainer - Parking Sensor
Tailgate Window Switch - momentary rocker switch for the electric window lift circuit, mounted in the centre switch console. Finished in black. Th...
View full detailsTransfer Box Switch Wire Adaptor for the LT230 transfer gearbox. This short harness link connects the main vehicle wiring loom to the switch on th...
View full detailsParking sensor bezel in black, the retaining trim ring that locates a Park Distance Control (PDC) ultrasonic sensor in its bumper aperture. The be...
View full detailsWasher 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 detailsBulb Holder - Sidelamp is the bulb holder for the sidelamp (front parking lamp) within the exterior lighting system. It retains the sidelamp bulb ...
View full detailsBrake Servo Vacuum Hose - moulded hose assembly in the brake vacuum circuit. The hose carries manifold depression from the inlet manifold to the b...
View full detailsKey Wheel Nut
Hexagonal Screw - sump pan retaining screw for the ZF four-speed automatic transmission. The screw passes through one of the pressed retaining pla...
View full detailsCorner Fixing Plate - pressed retaining plate for the automatic transmission sump pan, corner position. The sump pan on the ZF four-speed automati...
View full detailsInlet Manifold Insert - press-in insert that forms the vacuum take-off union in the upper inlet manifold. The insert is pressed into a machined bo...
View full detailsFlanged Hex Bolt securing the lower inlet manifold on the V8 EFI petrol engine. The integral flange under the head spreads the clamping load acros...
View full detailsGearbox Mounting - Right Hand - bonded rubber mounting in the transmission mounting assembly, fitted between the gearbox and the chassis crossmembe...
View full detailsGearbox Mounting - Left Hand - bonded rubber mounting in the transmission mounting assembly, fitted between the gearbox and the chassis crossmember...
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 detailsCoolant Hose - EGR Cooler to Expansion Tank is part of the engine cooling system pipework serving the EGR cooler. It carries coolant between the E...
View full detailsClip for the headlamp washer system. Retains the headlamp washer jet to the bumper.
Relay - Heater Blower Motor Control switches the heater blower motor supply within the heating and ventilation circuit. The relay is commanded by ...
View full detailsSecondary Air Rail Connector - connector in the secondary air injection system of the V8 petrol engine. Secondary air injection introduces fresh a...
View full detailsBonnet Name Plate, an exterior name plate from the badges and name plates group, finished in grey. The moulded plastic plate mounts on the bonnet ...
View full detailsDrive Fastener - black plastic drive-in retaining clip used to secure body mouldings, trim panels and interior finishers to their mounting panels. ...
View full detailsRear Panel Applique - the exterior finisher panel that fits across the rear door, incorporating the licence plate bracket and covering the rear doo...
View full detailsJet - Windshield Washer
Exterior Door Mirror Glass - left-hand, flat - for the door mirror assembly. The replaceable flat glass fits the left-hand exterior mirror housing...
View full detailsDoor Handle Gasket for the rear door. The gasket seals the rear door handle and lock cover against the door skin, preventing water ingress into th...
View full detailsHolder - Cup
Cap
Heater Pipe Kit - Air Con
Washer Bottle The reservoir that stores washer fluid for the windscreen and headlamp wash systems. The dual-wash bottle feeds both the windscreen w...
View full detailsHolder - Cup
Oil Feed Ring - mainshaft oil feed ring for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. Located on the gearbox mainshaft, it channels lubricating oil to t...
View full detailsScrew is a fixing screw used to secure exterior lamp, interior lamp and trim components to the body. It retains fittings such as the high-level st...
View full detailsSeat Lock Striker for the second-row seat squab, mounted at the squab hinge. The striker is the loop that the seat latch engages to hold the backr...
View full detailsAid Parking Sensor
Kit - Caliper Brake Pad
Trim - D Pillar
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.