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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.
Poly-Vee Drive Belt for the Rover V8 petrol engine, in the specification fitted to vehicles equipped with ACE (Active Cornering Enhancement) and ai...
View full detailsCamshaft for the valvetrain of the 4.0/4.6L V8 petrol engine. Mounted in the cylinder block and driven from the crankshaft, the camshaft lobes act...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.6 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsEngine Mounting for the V8 petrol engine, forming part of the powertrain support system. It locates between the engine bracket and the chassis, ca...
View full detailsCamshaft Sprocket for the 4.0L and 4.6L V8 petrol engine, part of the timing drive at the front of the engine. It is driven by the timing chain fr...
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 detailsBrake Caliper Bolt - M12 x 35mm threaded fastener securing the brake caliper to its mounting on the hub carrier. It holds the caliper in correct a...
View full detailsAlternator Drive Belt for the Discovery 2 fitted with the V8 Petrol engine, air conditioning, and no ACE (Active Cornering Enhancement) system. Th...
View full detailsTowing Bracket Slider Lock Pin is the pin that locks the vertical slider of a Dixon Bate adjustable-height towing bracket at the selected height. ...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.5 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsFuel Filler Latch Clip is a small retaining clip within the fuel filler flap assembly. It holds the spring-loaded latch in position inside the fil...
View full detailsLED Clear Side Repeater (Pair)
Mud Flap Bracket - front mud flap retention bracket. Forms part of the front mud flap assembly, securing the flap to its underbody and wheel-arch ...
View full detailsCamshaft Cover Grommet sealing the camshaft cover to the cylinder head on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The grommet forms a stat...
View full detailsDrive Belt Idler Pulley for the auxiliary (accessory) belt drive of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The pulley mounts above the water...
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 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 detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.2 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsSump Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. It seals the joint between the oil sump and the cylinder block within the engine lubri...
View full detailsExhaust Manifold Gasket for the 4.0L and 4.6L EFi V8 petrol engine. This twin-port gasket seals the exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head joint at two...
View full detailsBrake Hose - the centre (intermediate) flexible hose in the rear braking hydraulic circuit. It bridges the chassis-mounted rigid brake pipe to the...
View full detailsSnap Sac Clip - a push-fit fastener that retains the interior door trim panel (door casing) to the door. The clip locates in the door frame and gr...
View full detailsExhaust Manifold Bolt for the Rover V8 petrol engine, threaded 3/8" UNC and 1 1/8" long. The bolt secures the exhaust manifold to the cylinder hea...
View full detailsFront Winch Bumper is a steel front bumper that replaces the standard front bumper to carry a recovery winch. It incorporates integral recovery ey...
View full detailsWiper Blade A front windscreen wiper blade within the wiper assembly. It attaches to the wiper arm and clears the windscreen as the arm sweeps acro...
View full detailsTiming Belt Tensioner for the 2.5L Td5 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine timing system. The tensioner pulley bears directly against the timing belt a...
View full detailsGrommet is a sealing grommet fitted to the engine oil sump on V8 petrol engines. It seals the point where a tube or fitting passes through the sum...
View full detailsCoolant Temperature Sensor threads into the cylinder head and reports engine coolant temperature to the engine management system and the instrument...
View full detailsWiper Arm Pivot Nut Secures the wiper arm to the splined pivot spindle of the windscreen wiper mechanism. It threads onto the spindle where it emer...
View full detailsACE Seal Kit for the Active Cornering Enhancement valve block. The ACE system operates hydraulic actuators on the front and rear anti-roll bars to...
View full detailsShock Absorber - Rear is a hydraulic damper in the rear suspension, mounting between the axle and the chassis. It damps oscillation of the rear co...
View full detailsO-Ring for the LT230 Transfer Box, used at multiple sealing positions within the unit. This O-ring is fitted at several locations in the LT230 two...
View full detailsSensor - Air Flow
Housing Thermostat
Front Camshaft Oil Seal for the Td5 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine, fitted at the timing end of the camshaft within the cylinder head. Seated...
View full detailsClutch Cover is the pressure plate assembly for the Td5 clutch. Bolted to the flywheel, its diaphragm spring clamps the driven plate against the f...
View full detailsRadiator Mount is a moulded rubber isolator in the engine cooling system, forming part of the radiator mounting. It locates the radiator within it...
View full detailsCoolant Hose - Radiator Top is the upper hose in the engine cooling circuit on V8 petrol applications. It carries hot coolant from the engine outl...
View full detailsFront Shock Absorber - part of the front suspension damping assembly. Mounted between the front axle and its chassis bracket, the damper works wit...
View full detailsFront Shock Absorber - part of the front suspension damping assembly. The damper is mounted between the front axle and its chassis bracket and wor...
View full detailsV-Belt
O-Ring for the power steering hydraulic circuit, sealing the low-pressure pipe connection to the power steering box. This is the green, thick-sect...
View full detailsAir Flow Sensor - V8 is the mass air flow (MAF) sensor for the V8 EFI petrol engine, forming part of the air cleaner and intake assembly. Mounted ...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing for the front output shaft of the LT230 transfer box. Installed within the LT230 transfer case differential lock and output s...
View full detailsClutch Release Bearing installed within the Clutch & Flywheel Assembly, operating between the clutch release fork and the clutch cover diaphrag...
View full detailsDial Illumination Bulb - the backlight bulb and bulbholder assembly for the LCD climate control panel, part of the heating and ventilation controls...
View full detailsAir Flow Sensor - V8 is the mass air flow (MAF) sensor for the V8 EFI petrol engine, forming part of the air cleaner and intake assembly. Mounted ...
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 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.