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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.
Flywheel Assembly for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel engine, mounted between the engine and the manual gearbox. Bolted to the rear of the...
View full detailsCooler Oil
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor, part of the engine management system. The MAP sensor measures the absolute pressure inside the intake man...
View full detailsTow Ball – 50 mm a black-finished towing ball for flange-type towing brackets. The ball bolts to the face of the towing bracket on the standard tw...
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 detailsBraided Brake Hose Kit, extended by 150mm, covering the flexible sections of the hydraulic brake circuit between the chassis-mounted brake pipes an...
View full detailsSteel hex full nut, M8 x 1.25 thread, catalogued for the clutch and dual-mass flywheel assembly on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Th...
View full detailsCam Follower - a roller-type tappet operating in the engine valve train, between the camshaft and the pushrod. It rides on the camshaft lobe and t...
View full detailsBanjo Bolt for the turbocharger oil feed pipe on the Td5 engine. This M12 x 1.0mm thread banjo bolt clamps the hollow banjo fitting of the oil sup...
View full detailsBlade Fuse - 25A for Land Rover electrical systems. This 25A blade fuse protects individual circuits in the vehicle fuse box from overcurrent damage.
Big End Bearing Set — connecting-rod (big-end) bearing shells for the V8 engine bottom end. The shells sit between the connecting-rod big-end bore...
View full detailsNyloc Nut - M16 for use in the front axle steering knuckle assembly. This M16 self-locking nut uses a nylon insert to provide prevailing-torque re...
View full detailsOil Pressure Switch for the V8 petrol engine. The switch monitors oil pressure in the engine lubrication circuit and activates the instrument clus...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw - a No. 10 x 1/2" self-tapping screw used as a general-purpose fixing. The self-tapping thread cuts its own mating thread as th...
View full detailsRivet used within the main wiring harness assembly to secure harness routing and retain protective coverings to body mounting points. Maintains st...
View full detailsSpare Wheel Carrier Spacer in the rear-mounted spare wheel carrier assembly. This spacer fits within the spare wheel carrier mounting to maintain ...
View full detailsWiper Nut is the hex nut that secures the rear-screen wiper arm to its spindle. Part of the rear wiper system, it threads onto the wiper spindle t...
View full detailsCrankshaft Oil Seal - Rear seals the rear of the crankshaft where it leaves the cylinder block at the flywheel end, retaining oil within the bottom...
View full detailsNeedle Roller Bearing for the manual gearbox mainshaft. The bearing carries a constant-mesh mainshaft gear, letting it spin freely on the mainshaf...
View full detailsCamshaft Bearing Set for the Rover V8 petrol engine. This set provides the bearing surfaces on which the camshaft journals run within the cylinder...
View full detailsCamshaft Bearing Set for the Rover V8 petrol engine. This set provides the bearing surfaces on which the camshaft journals run within the cylinder...
View full detailsSeat Belt Stowage Clip from the rear seat belt assembly. It retains the seat belt webbing in a stowed position when the belt is not in use, holdin...
View full detailsA/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 detailsOil Pump Repair Kit - 4.0 & 4.6 V8
Cap Reservoir P.a.s
Relay (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 detailsHeadlamp Lens Gasket seals the lens to the headlamp body within the front lighting assembly. It forms the weatherproof joint between the glass len...
View full detailsWiper Nut - the special flanged nut for the windscreen wiper wheel box spindle. The wheel box is the geared pivot housing the wiper arm mounts to; ...
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 detailsHeadlamp, Left-Hand Side - Black Surround for left-hand drive (LHD) applications. Composite front headlamp unit providing both high and low beam f...
View full detailsHeadlamp, Right-Hand Side - Black Surround for left-hand drive (LHD) applications. Composite front headlamp unit providing both high and low beam ...
View full detailsFront Brake Caliper Slider Pin Dust Cover Kit. This kit supplies the rubber boots that protect the front brake caliper guide pins (slide pins) fro...
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 detailsOil Cooler Pipe for the engine oil cooling circuit. This pipe routes engine oil between the oil filter housing and the oil cooler heat exchanger, ...
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 detailsRear Side Door Exterior Latch Link Rod - right-hand side. This rod connects the exterior door handle to the latch mechanism on the rear side door, ...
View full detailsTailgate Seal - Top of Rear End Door for the rear load door assembly on the Discovery 2. This rubber seal fits along the top edge of the rear end ...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut Set for alloy wheels, comprising four locking nuts that replace standard wheel nuts to deter wheel theft. Thread size 16 x 1.50;...
View full detailsOil Filter Adaptor for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbodiesel engine. Mounts to the engine block and provides the threaded interface for the oil f...
View full detailsRelease Bearing Guide for the clutch assembly on TD5 engine applications with the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. The release bearing guide (also kno...
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 detailsUpper Radiator Mounting Bracket that locates and secures the top of the radiator in the cooling system. Fitted to four-cylinder TDi and Td5 applic...
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 detailsBracket
Bump Stop Kit A set of four extended polyurethane bump stops, 90 mm high, in yellow. Bump stops sit between the axle and the chassis and cushion th...
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 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.