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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.
Cross Pin for the LT230 transfer box centre differential. This one-piece heavy-duty cross pin (differential spindle) carries the centre-differenti...
View full detailsRear Spring Spacer providing approximately 2 inches (50mm) of lift at the rear axle, for models fitted with rear air suspension. Fitted at the rea...
View full detailsTransfer Box Selector Fork engages the high/low range gear within the LT230 transfer box. Moving with the range selector, the fork slides the rang...
View full detailsDifferential Lock Ring for the LT230 transfer box. It operates on the front output shaft as part of the centre differential lock mechanism, engagin...
View full detailsFront Door Glass Guide is a moulded plastic guide that locates the front door drop glass within its window channel. Fitted inside the door frame, ...
View full detailsHex Nut - threaded fastener with a six-sided body for a standard spanner or socket.
Oil Pump Bolt - a fixing bolt in the engine lubrication system, securing the oil pump to the cylinder block. Used on the 2.5L 5-cylinder Td5 turbo...
View full detailsBrake Disc for the front axle, internally vented with a slotted face. Part of the braking system, providing the friction surface the front pads cl...
View full detailsDrive Plate (flexplate) couples the V8 petrol engine crankshaft to the automatic transmission torque converter. The drive plate bolts to the rear ...
View full detailsNyloc Flanged Nut - M8 flanged nut with a nylon insert, used on front suspension fixings. The nylon collar deforms around the bolt thread as the n...
View full detailsFlanged Screw - threaded fastener with an integral flange head that spreads the clamping load, used in vehicle assembly.
Differential Lock Selector Fork for the LT230 transfer box. It acts on the front output shaft differential lock sleeve, translating selector moveme...
View full detailsFront Drive Flange Spacer for the LT230 transfer box. Fits on the transfer box front output shaft behind the drive flange, setting the correct sha...
View full detailsAdjusting Screw for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine rocker assembly. Sets the clearance at the rocker where it acts on the valve an...
View full detailsInternal Release Cable - a Bowden cable within the front door connecting the interior door handle to the latch, releasing the latch to open the doo...
View full detailsValve Guide for the cylinder head valve train of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The guide is an interference fit in the cylinder head and locates the...
View full detailsValve Guide for the cylinder head valve train of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The guide is an interference fit in the cylinder head and locates the...
View full detailsGlovebox Lock for the facia glovebox, the latch assembly that secures the glovebox lid closed. It mounts in the glovebox lid and engages the strik...
View full detailsCup Holder for the vehicle interior.
Piston Ring Set for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine, standard size. Provides the compression and oil-control rings for one piston, ...
View full detailsPiston Ring Set for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine, standard size. Provides the compression and oil-control rings for one piston, ...
View full detailsPiston Assembly for the Td5 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel, part of the cranktrain within the cylinder block assembly. Standard size. The piston car...
View full detailsCylinder Block Bolt - for the Rover V8 petrol engine. Threads into the cast cylinder block as part of the engine's structural assembly.
Oil Pump Bolt for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Secures the oil pump within the engine lubrication circuit at the front of the cyli...
View full detailsCaster Correction Bush Kit - Front Radius Arm - Axle End - polyurethane axle-end bushes for the front radius arms with offset centre sleeves, so fi...
View full detailsRoof Drip Rail Finisher is an exterior moulding that caps the roof drip rail. It runs along the roof-to-body joint, covering the drip channel to g...
View full detailsFir Tree Fastener that secures the bodyside rear upper trim panel. The barbed shank pushes into a body aperture and grips to retain the trim, repl...
View full detailsManifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor for the engine management air intake system, mounted on the inlet manifold. The sensor measures absolute p...
View full detailsBlanking Plug for the cylinder block of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The plug closes a machined aperture in the cylinder block cas...
View full detailsRubber Mount - isolating insulator in the suspension system. Cushions and locates suspension components against the chassis, damping vibration and...
View full detailsBracket - Mtg
Wiper Spindle Washer for the rear screen wiper assembly. This plastic outer washer fits over the wiper spindle where it exits the body panel, seati...
View full detailsRear Light Mounting Bar - Curved - a tubular steel bar that mounts across the rear of the roof and carries auxiliary lighting above the tailgate. ...
View full detailsFront Body Mounting is a rubber isolator in the body-to-chassis mounting system. It sits between the body floor and the chassis frame at the front ...
View full detailsO-Ring that seals the oil cooler pipe and hose connections. It provides the seal at engine and transmission oil cooler unions, on manual and autom...
View full detailsThrottle body heater plate for the 4.0L and 4.6L EFi Rover V8 petrol engine, fitted to the underside of the throttle body. The plate carries engin...
View full detailsEngine coolant temperature sensor for the Bosch engine management system on the 4.0L and 4.6L EFi Rover V8 petrol engine. The sensor threads into ...
View full detailsThrottle Body Potentiometer is the throttle position sensor on the V8 EFi petrol engine. Mounted on the throttle body and driven by the throttle s...
View full detailsThrottle Body Potentiometer is the throttle position sensor on the V8 EFi petrol engine. Mounted on the throttle body and driven by the throttle s...
View full detailsEngine coolant temperature sensor for the Bosch engine management system on the 4.0L and 4.6L EFi Rover V8 petrol engine. The sensor threads into ...
View full detailsO-Ring seals the oil filter adaptor to the front cover on the V8 petrol engine. It sits at the joint between the oil filter adaptor housing and th...
View full detailsSealing washer for a threaded fitting in the engine lubrication circuit. The washer seats under the shoulder of the fitting and is compressed as t...
View full detailsBreather Hose forms part of the crankcase ventilation system on the V8 EFi petrol engine. It connects the rocker cover breather outlet to the indu...
View full detailsOil Cooler Housing Seal for the oil cooler and filter assembly on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The seal sits at the joint betwe...
View full detailsValve Guide for the cylinder head on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Pressed into the head, the guide supports the valve stem and ...
View full detailsDrag link tube - the tube section of the drag link, the long steering rod that runs ahead of the front axle and connects the steering box drop arm ...
View full detailsPower steering hose forming the low-pressure supply leg of the power steering hydraulic circuit, running from the fluid reservoir outlet to the inl...
View full detailsDrag link tube - the tube section of the drag link, the long steering rod that runs ahead of the front axle and connects the steering box drop arm ...
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.