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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.
Oil Cooler Hose carries automatic transmission fluid between the gearbox and the transmission oil cooler, forming the left-hand line of the cooler ...
View full detailsInjector Clamp Bolt for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. It secures the injector clamp to the cylinder head, holding the fuel injector ...
View full detailsCrankshaft Damper mounts on the nose of the crankshaft and forms part of the front-end accessory drive on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. It...
View full detailsRepair kit adjuster hand brake
Level plug R380
High/Low Lever Gaiter - the flexible boot that seals the transfer box high/low range selector lever where it passes through the centre console. Fi...
View full detailsDrive Belt Tensioner for the 4.0L and 4.6L V8 petrol engines, part of the auxiliary (serpentine) belt drive. The spring-loaded tensioner maintains...
View full detailsFiller Plug sealing the fill and bleed point of the engine cooling system, fitted to the thermostat housing and the radiator. This plastic plug cl...
View full detailsFan Bearing supports the engine cooling fan on the Td5 front cover. Mounted to the timing cover, the bearing carries the viscous cooling fan and i...
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Upper Ball Joint for the front axle steering knuckle (swivel housing) assembly. The knuckle pivots on an upper and a lower ball joint; this upper ...
View full detailsOil seal
O-Ring seals the water rail (coolant rail) joint within the cooling system of the 4.0L and 4.6L V8 EFI petrol engine. Fitted at the water rail con...
View full detailsPower Steering High-Pressure Hose for the steering hydraulic circuit, carrying pressurised fluid from the power steering pump to the steering box. ...
View full detailsHead bolt kit TD5
Lock Nut - M12, a flanged nut with a nylon insert that resists loosening under vibration. It secures steering and suspension fasteners such as tra...
View full detailsOil Filler Cap O-Ring seals the oil filler cap to the rocker cover. It forms an oil-tight seal at the cap-to-cover joint, preventing oil leakage a...
View full detailsWindow switch
Fuel Pump & Sender - in-tank low-pressure fuel pump and fuel level sender assembly for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. The unit mounts v...
View full detailsExhaust Intermediate Assembly - rear exhaust section for the Discovery 2 4.0L V8 EFI petrol engine, comprising the intermediate pipe and silencer a...
View full detailsRear Propshaft Rubber Coupling - a flexible rubber coupling that connects the rear propeller shaft to the drive flange, transmitting drive while ab...
View full detailsTrack Rod Assembly is the complete steering track rod that links the front wheels across the axle, forming part of the steering linkage. The assem...
View full detailsBrake 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 detailsHandbrake Spring Kit for the transmission brake – the drum-type parking brake mounted at the transfer box output. The kit comprises the shoe reten...
View full detailsShock Absorber Bush for the front lower shock absorber mounting within the suspension damper assembly. The bush fits at the lower eye of the front...
View full detailsIgnition heater plug timer glow plug relay
Spark Plug of double-platinum construction for V8 petrol engines, part of the ignition system. The plug delivers the spark that ignites the air-fu...
View full detailsIgnition Lead Set for V8 petrol engines, forming part of the ignition system. The set carries the high-tension spark from the ignition coil and di...
View full detailsCore Plug for the rear of the camshaft bore in the V8 petrol cylinder block. The cup-type plug seals the machined opening at the rear of the camsh...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Inner Taper Roller Bearing used in the differential pinion shaft assembly within the axle final drive. The bearing supports th...
View full detailsTrim Clip is a plastic fastener used to secure interior and exterior trim panels, finishers and wheelarch liners to the body. It pushes into a pre...
View full detailsHydraulic Fluid - Rock Oil Power Steering and Active Cornering Fluid, 1 litre. Formulated for power steering systems and Active Cornering Enhanceme...
View full detailsHex-head bolt, 3/8" UNC thread, 1-1/8" long. Unified Coarse (UNC) thread form with a hexagonal head for use with standard imperial spanners and so...
View full detailsFront Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly is the pre-assembled hub unit at the front axle, combining the wheel hub, its bearing and the ABS wheel speed ...
View full detailsHex Nut, M24 x 1.5mm securing the constant-velocity (CV) joint stub shaft to the wheel hub within the driveline. The nut retains the CV joint and ...
View full detailsCrankshaft 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 detailsFlange Bolt, M12 - a hexagon-head bolt with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads the clamping load over a wider bearing area an...
View full detailsBleed Screw for the coolant bleed point on Td5 engines. The screw seats in the bleed port on the top coolant hose and is opened to release trapped...
View full detailsSpire Nut - a spring U-type nut that slides over a panel edge to receive a self-tapping screw. It provides a captive threaded seat where there is ...
View full detailsOil Pump Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, sealing the oil pump to its mounting face on the engine. It forms the oil-tight j...
View full detailsInlet Manifold Gasket for the Rover V8 petrol engine, sealing the inlet manifold where it seats in the valley between the two cylinder banks. This...
View full detailsPropshaft UJ Circlip - a retaining clip for the universal joint of the propeller shaft. It seats in the groove of the yoke ear and holds the beari...
View full detailsCarrier for front calipers, fits both LH + RH
Coolant Hose - Radiator Bottom is the lower hose in the engine cooling circuit. It carries cooled coolant from the radiator bottom outlet back to ...
View full detailsCooling Fan Assembly drives airflow through the radiator within the engine cooling system, supplied complete with the fan drive. The integrated vi...
View full detailsBolt brake caliper front 10.9
Handbrake Lever Gaiter - the boot that seals the parking brake lever where it passes through the centre console. It covers the handbrake lever piv...
View full detailsFan Bearing supports the engine cooling fan on the Td5 front cover. Mounted to the timing cover, the bearing carries the viscous cooling fan and i...
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.