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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.
Rear Tonneau Finisher - the textured-black rear quarter moulding that trims the rear body panel on the left-hand side. This exterior finisher fits...
View full detailsViscous Unit
Swivel Housing Grease for the front axle swivel assembly, supplied as a single pre-measured one-shot sachet. The sachet delivers the correct charg...
View full detailsLayshaft Bearing - taper roller bearing supporting the layshaft in the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. The bearing carries the countershaft (layshaft...
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Crankshaft Oil Seal - Front seals the nose of the crankshaft where it passes through the timing cover on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engin...
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 detailsRear Air Spring Conversion Kit replaces the rear air suspension with conventional coil springs. It removes the self-levelling air springs from the...
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Oil Seal for the R380 manual gearbox extension case (rear/tail housing). It seals the output shaft where it exits the extension housing, retaining...
View full detailsWatts Linkage Bush Kit for the rear Watts linkage, which locates the rear axle laterally and keeps it centred through suspension travel. This kit ...
View full detailsOil Seal for the R380 manual gearbox extension case (rear/tail housing). It seals the output shaft where it exits the extension housing, retaining...
View full detailsLED Number Plate Lamp - rear licence plate lamp using LED illumination. Mounted above the rear number plate, the lamp illuminates the plate for ni...
View full detailsBrake Master Cylinder Repair Kit for the hydraulic braking circuit, covering the tandem brake master cylinder mounted on the face of the vacuum ser...
View full detailsBrake Pad Set for the front axle disc brake assembly. The pads locate within the front calipers and clamp against the vented front discs, generatin...
View full detailsHeadlamp Cover, Right-Hand Side. Protective cover fitting over the right-hand front headlamp lens assembly, for facelift-specification vehicles. D...
View full detailsCoolant Expansion Tank Cap rated at 1.4 bar, fitted to the expansion (header) tank of the engine cooling system. The cap seals the expansion tank ...
View full detailsClutch Slave Cylinder for the hydraulic clutch release system on Defender and Discovery 2 models fitted with the R380 manual gearbox. Mounted on t...
View full detailsGrommet fits the bonnet release and locking mechanism. It lines the panel aperture through which the bonnet release cable passes, sealing the open...
View full detailsAdjuster
Air 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 detailsManifold Stud - M8 x 36 mm - for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The stud threads into the cylinder head to locate the manifold flang...
View full detailsRadius Arm Bush - Rear for the rear radius arm. The bush is pressed into the radius arm eye and forms the compliant joint between the radius arm a...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - V8 - No.8 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition out...
View full detailsCam Cover Bolt for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, securing the camshaft cover to the cylinder head. This is the flanged-head bolt th...
View full detailsRear Brake Pad Set for the rear disc brakes, supplied as an axle set covering both rear wheels. The friction pads are clamped against the rear bra...
View full detailsIdler Pulley - a smooth-faced guide pulley in the V8 auxiliary (serpentine) drive belt system. Mounted on a fixed pivot, it routes the accessory d...
View full detailsAir Suspension Compressor supplies pressurised air to the rear self-levelling suspension, sitting at the head of the air supply circuit ahead of th...
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 detailsSuspension Bush - the outer pivot bush for the rear Watts linkage transverse link. The Watts linkage locates the rear axle laterally while permitt...
View full detailsFlexible Brake Hose for the front left-hand side, part of the hydraulic braking circuit. The hose forms the flexible link between the rigid brake ...
View full detailsConrod Bearing Set for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, supplied at standard size. The connecting rod bearings (big-end bearings) sit ...
View full detailsFlexible Brake Hose for the rear right-hand side, part of the hydraulic braking circuit. The hose forms the flexible link between the rigid brake ...
View full detailsDowel 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 detailsLink Assembly Anti Roll Front
V-Belt
Long Track Rod End Assembly - the long end section of the steering track rod, comprising the crimped bar section and its integral ball joint. It f...
View full detailsOil Temperature Switch mounted on the automatic gearbox oil cooler, within the transmission cooling circuit. The switch senses transmission fluid ...
View full detailsClutch Driven Plate is the friction disc of the Td5 clutch. Splined to the gearbox input shaft, it is clamped between the flywheel and the pressur...
View full detailsShock Absorber for the front suspension, damping wheel and axle movement in conjunction with the front coil springs. Specific to vehicles equipped...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.4 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsRocker Cover Gasket for the Rover V8 petrol engine, sealing the rocker (valve) cover to the cylinder head. The gasket seats between the cover flan...
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 detailsOxygen (Lambda) Sensor for the rear, post-catalyst position in the exhaust system. Mounted in the downpipe downstream of the catalytic converter, ...
View full detailsHandbrake Shoe Set for the transmission handbrake. Part of the transfer-box-mounted drum parking brake. The shoes expand against the inside of the...
View full detailsCoolant Hose connecting the heater circuit to the oil cooler on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. The hose carries engine coolant along the...
View full detailsAutomatic Gearbox Sump Plug - the threaded plug that seals the drain point on the ZF automatic transmission oil pan. Removed to drain the transmis...
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 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.