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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.
Anti-Squeal Shim - Set of 4 is a set of self-adhesive noise-dampening shims for disc brake pads. Each shim is cut to shape and bonded to the steel...
View full detailsWindscreen Wash/Wipe Switch - steering column stalk switch controlling the front wiper and washer circuits. The switch mounts to the column switch...
View full detailsLED Festoon Bulb for interior lamps. A double-ended festoon LED that replaces the standard filament festoon bulb in the courtesy, map and interior...
View full detailsTouch-Up Paint Stick in Zambesi Silver. The stick applies a small quantity of colour-matched paint to stone chips and minor scratches, restoring t...
View full detailsTouch-Up Paint Pencil in Bonatti Grey Metallic (paint code 19K512). The pencil applies a small quantity of colour-matched paint to stone chips and...
View full detailsTouch-Up Paint Pencil applies the Epsom Green body colour to small stone chips and scratches in the paintwork. The pencil applicator gives accurat...
View full detailsBlanking Plate - moulded plug that closes an unused switch aperture in the facia or switch console. Where a vehicle is built without an optional s...
View full detailsPlain Washer, an M6 flat washer. It fits under the head of an M6 bolt or nut to spread the clamping load over a wider bearing area and protect the...
View full detailsCylinder Block Plug - sealing plug fitted to the cylinder block casting. The plug closes a machined port in the block, sealing the casting so that...
View full detailsClip used to secure and locate a pipe or hose along its routing, retaining the line in position to prevent movement and chafing against adjacent co...
View full detailsEGR Valve Filter is a service component of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, fitted in line with the EGR solenoid control valve. It filt...
View full detailsClip — a 6 mm Starlock push-on retaining washer used as a general-purpose fastener across several systems, including exhaust mounting, trim and oth...
View full detailsHose Clip, a general-purpose clip for securing hose connections across the engine bay. It clamps a hose onto its pipe or stub and holds the joint ...
View full detailsFuel Tank Inspection Plate is the access cover that closes the inspection aperture in the floor above the fuel tank. Removing it gives access to t...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw - a fastener that forms its own mating thread as it is driven, allowing a panel or housing to be secured without a pre-tapped ho...
View full detailsDoor Check Pin - the pivot pin that retains the door check link (check strap) to its mounting bracket on the body pillar. The check link limits ho...
View full detailsEGR Valve for the exhaust gas recirculation circuit on Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel and 2.0L L-Series diesel engines. The valve meters a contr...
View full detailsRelay Black 2A 4 Pin
Cigar Lighter Assembly mounted in the centre console/facia, supplied from the vehicle's 12V electrical system. Comprising the socket housing and h...
View full details40A Fuse is a circuit-protection device within the vehicle electrical system. Rated at 40 amps, it protects its associated circuit by interrupting...
View full detailsFlywheel Timing Pin - an engine timing tool for 4-cylinder diesel engines that locks the flywheel at top dead centre (TDC) so the crankshaft is hel...
View full detailsSpring Band Hose Clip for the cooling and heater hose connections. This self-tensioning spring band clip secures a coolant or heater hose onto its...
View full detailsForming Thread Screw is an M6 thread-forming screw. As it is driven into an unthreaded pilot hole, it displaces material to form a matching female...
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 detailsInsulation Pad Clip A fir-tree style retaining clip that holds the under-bonnet sound-deadening and heat insulation pad in place. The clip pushes ...
View full detailsTow Hitch for the towing system, rated to a maximum gross towing weight of 3,500 kg. The hitch bolts to the tow bar and carries the tow ball, prov...
View full detailsRelay - normally open 4-pin relay for use in the underbonnet fuse and relay box. In its de-energised state the load contacts are open; energising t...
View full detailsDoor Casing Stud for the interior door casing assembly. Locating stud onto which the door casing mounts, retaining the trim panel and holding it i...
View full detailsBonnet Insulation Clip retains the sound-and-heat insulation pad to the underside of the bonnet. The clip secures the insulation pad against the b...
View full detailsDoor Check Arm Pin for the door check strap assembly. This pin secures the door check arm to its mounting bracket on the body, retaining the arm t...
View full detailsWater Pump Seal - sealing ring for the coolant pump within the engine cooling circuit. It forms the coolant-tight joint between the pump and its m...
View full detailsTrim Clip (Scrivet) is a two-piece plastic push-fit fastener used to secure trim panels, facia sections, splash shields and other clipped-in compon...
View full detailsWasher Non-Return Valve for the windscreen wash/wipe system. The valve is fitted into the washer fluid line between the pump and the jets. It perm...
View full detailsStop/Tail Bulb - 12V 21W - Twin Pack (trade reference 380). This pack contains two BAY15d dual-filament bayonet bulbs rated 12V 5/21W, suitable fo...
View full detailsLand Rover Oval Name Badge - Plastic - exterior identification emblem carrying the Land Rover name in gold lettering on a green ground, moulded in ...
View full detailsFuel Tank Locking Ring for the fuel pump and sender unit assembly. This ring secures the fuel pump and sender unit in the top of the fuel tank, pr...
View full detailsLED Side Repeater is an amber side repeater lamp within the exterior signalling circuit, mounted in the front wing aperture. Each lamp provides la...
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 detailsLED Clear Side Repeater (Pair)
Snap 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 detailsCoolant Temperature Sensor threads into the cylinder head and reports engine coolant temperature to the engine management system and the instrument...
View full detailsHousing Thermostat
Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor for the rear, post-catalyst position in the exhaust system. Mounted in the downpipe downstream of the catalytic converter, ...
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 detailsBrake Light Switch, the stop lamp switch mounted at the brake pedal. When the brake pedal is depressed the switch closes the stop lamp circuit to ...
View full detailsCoating Spray Gun, bottle-mount type, for applying protective coating. This Schutz-style gun screws directly onto the 750ml coating bottle, so no s...
View full detailsBrake Light Switch, the stop lamp switch mounted at the brake pedal. When the brake pedal is depressed the switch closes the stop lamp circuit to ...
View full detailsBonnet Latch Assembly for the bonnet (hood) closure, the primary latch that secures the bonnet to the front body panel. It engages the striker on ...
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.