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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.
Timing Chain Tensioner Screw secures the timing chain tensioner within the front timing assembly of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. T...
View full detailsReverse Light Switch for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox, completing the reverse lamp circuit when reverse gear is engaged. This switch threads in...
View full detailsThermostat regulates coolant flow within the engine cooling system, with an opening temperature of 82°C. It remains closed while the engine is col...
View full detailsFront Brake Caliper Guide Pin Set for the front disc brake calipers. The guide pins let the sliding caliper float on its carrier, so the caliper ca...
View full detailsTow Ball 50mm flange-fixing tow ball for use with a bolt-on tow bar drop plate. Rated for a maximum gross trailer weight of 3.5 tonnes, with a D-v...
View full detailsStarter Motor for the 3.5L V8 petrol engine, operating in the engine starting circuit. When energised through the starter solenoid, the pinion is ...
View full detailsO-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 detailsThermostat regulates coolant flow within the engine cooling system, with an opening temperature of 82°C. It remains closed while the engine is col...
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 detailsCrankshaft Pulley Bolt for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine, securing the crankshaft pulley and torsional vibration damper to the nos...
View full detailsSump Gasket for the Rover V8 4.0 and 4.6 petrol engine, sealing the oil sump to the underside of the cylinder block. This is the one-piece rubber-...
View full detailsSunvisor Retainer - the clip that holds the sunvisor in its stowed position against the headlining. The retainer fixes to the headlining and recei...
View full detailsSplit Pin - a 1.5mm x 12mm cotter pin used to lock a slotted (castle) nut or to retain a clevis pin. Passed through a drilled cross-hole in the sh...
View full detailsFuel Filter Assembly for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel fuel system. It filters the diesel supply between the tank and the injection system,...
View full detailsHeater Hose for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel coolant heating circuit, connecting the heater matrix outlet to the fuel cooler. Supplied wit...
View full detailsSump Plug for the engine oil sump (oil pan), part of the engine lubrication system. It threads into the drain hole at the base of the sump to seal...
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 detailsHex Nut with a 5/16" UNF (Unified National Fine) thread. This six-sided fastener threads onto a matching 5/16" UNF bolt or stud and is tightened w...
View full detailsgrommet washerpump to reservoir
Shock Absorber Washer Retaining washer for the rear shock absorber lower mounting. Part of the rear suspension assembly, it locates over the lower...
View full detailsTiming Chain Tensioner for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, part of the timing chain drive assembly at the front of the engine. The tensioner...
View full detailsSteering Box Assembly - LHD is the power-assisted recirculating-ball steering box, in the left-hand-drive configuration. It is the central unit of...
View full detailsCoolant Hose connects the coolant rail to the coolant pump, carrying coolant between the rail and the pump inlet within the cooling circuit. Fitte...
View full detailsThrottle Body Gasket seals the throttle body to the plenum chamber on the 4.0L and 4.6L V8 EFI petrol engine. Fitted between the throttle body and...
View full detailsMainshaft Bearing supports the mainshaft within the LT230 transfer box, carrying the shaft's rotational loads and keeping it running true as drive ...
View full detailsCoolant Hose - Radiator to Oil Cooler is a moulded coolant hose within the engine cooling circuit. It carries coolant between the radiator and the...
View full detailsPAS pump assy Disco 2 TD5
Oil Cooler - the replacement cooler element for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine oil cooling circuit. This is the finned heat-exchanger...
View full detailsCLUTCH KIT - COVER + PLATE + BEARING - TD5 - D2/DEF 83-06
Fuel Tank Adaptor Ring secures the in-tank fuel pump and sender unit assembly into the aperture on the top of the fuel tank. The ring locks the pu...
View full detailsEGR Valve to Pipe Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. It sits within the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. The gasket se...
View full detailsO-ring
Brake Disc - Front - Vented
Hose Clip - Jubilee - 70-92mm is a worm-drive band clamp with a clamping range of 70-92 mm. It secures a hose over its spigot or connector, compre...
View full detailsBonnet Release Cable for the bonnet-release mechanism. It links the interior release lever to the bonnet latch: pulling the cabin lever draws the ...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Bearing Spacer used in the axle differential assembly across a broad range of Land Rover models from 1965 onwards. This spacer...
View full detailsDifferential Thrust Washer for the LT230 transfer box centre differential. It bears against the differential gears within the centre differential,...
View full detailsWatts Linkage Centre Pivot for the rear axle, supplied with bushes. The centre pivot is the pivoting hub of the rear Watts linkage, which locates ...
View full detailsClutch Slave Cylinder Bleed Screw for the hydraulic clutch release circuit. It threads into the clutch slave cylinder, at the highest point of the ...
View full detailsThis new Terrafirma winch has a powerful 6hp, 12v motor combined with a 3-stage planetary gearbox that gives over 5 tonnes of pulling power. It has...
View full detailsMaster Lighting & Indicator Switch, a column-mounted stalk within the steering column switch assembly. It controls indicator operation and head...
View full detailsABS Sensor for the front wheel of the anti-lock braking system. This wheel speed sensor monitors rotational speed at the front hub and signals it ...
View full detailsWasher Dowty sealing washer for the Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) hydraulic anti-roll system. It seals the pipe-to-actuator union, fitting at...
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 detailsSealing Washer seals the timing chain tensioner at the point where it threads into the engine, forming a leak-tight joint at the tensioner mounting...
View full detailsBlanking Plug - a threaded plug that seals an unused port or aperture in an engine casting or housing. It closes off a threaded opening not requir...
View full detailsDifferential Flange Mud Shield - a protective shield fitted at the differential pinion drive flange. It sits behind the drive flange, where the pr...
View full detailsCrankshaft Woodruff Key for the 2.5L 300TDi and 2.5L Td5 diesel engines. This semicircular key seats in a slot machined into the crankshaft nose an...
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.