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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.
Locking Wheel Nut Cap for the wheel mounting assembly. It is a push-on cover that fits over the wheel nut to conceal and protect it, keeping out ro...
View full detailstank expansion, WITHOUT CAP!
Grease Nipple is a long-thread lubrication fitting with a UNF thread form, used to deliver grease into propshaft universal joints and sliding splin...
View full detailsAluminium Sealing Washer is a soft metal crush washer fitted under a threaded plug or fitting to form a leak-tight joint. When the bolt or plug is...
View full detailsCore Plug for the V8 petrol cylinder block and inlet manifold. The cup-type plug seals the casting core holes left in the coolant jacket after man...
View full detailsWater Pump for the Rover V8 EFI petrol engine, supplied with gasket. The water pump sits in the engine cooling circuit and is belt-driven from 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 detailsClutch Release Bush for V8 petrol applications, located within the clutch assembly at the rear of the crankshaft. The bush seats in the spigot rec...
View full detailsDrain plug LT77 R380
Drive Belt Idler Pulley for the auxiliary (serpentine) drive belt system of the V8 petrol engine. The idler guides the belt and maintains its runni...
View full detailsGearbox Selector Ball is a hardened steel detent ball used in the manual transmission gear-selection mechanism. Spring-loaded against the selector...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw – No. 8 × 5/8 in is a general-purpose fastener for securing body, trim and panel fixings. Being self-tapping, it forms its own ...
View full detailsWheel Spanner - 24mm for removing and fitting wheel nuts on Land Rover vehicles. This 24mm spanner is sized for the standard wheel nut used across...
View full detailsSelector yoke spherical bush
Dust Cap is the small protective cover that fits over a hydraulic bleed nipple in the braking system. Pushed onto the bleed screw of a brake calip...
View full detailsStud - M10 x 25mm, a threaded fastening stud used across a range of Land Rover assemblies. The stud provides a fixed threaded mounting point, allo...
View full detailsRear Brake Caliper Carrier for the rear disc brake assembly. The carrier bolts to the rear hub and holds the brake pads, locating the caliper over ...
View full detailsHead gasket set 3.9 EFI MA on
Repair kit adjuster hand brake
Filler 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 detailsUpper 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 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 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 detailsIgnition heater plug timer glow plug relay
Ignition 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 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 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
Plain Nut - an M10 threaded fastener used at engine and chassis fixing points. Applications include retaining the shock absorber mountings to the ...
View full detailsSealing Washer for the fuel injector, part of the diesel fuel injection system. The washer seats between the base of the injector and its bore in ...
View full detailsRocker Shaft for the valvetrain of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The shaft mounts on the cylinder head and carries the rocker arms, transferring pus...
View full detailsExhaust Valve for the Rover V8 EFI petrol engine, fitted in the cylinder head valvetrain. The valve seals the exhaust port during the combustion c...
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 detailsFuel Pressure Regulator mounts on the fuel rail of the multiport electronic fuel injection (EFI) system. It holds a constant pressure difference b...
View full detailsHose 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 detailsCollapsible spacer transfer box
Rear Main Bearing Cap Seal for the Rover V8 petrol engine, sealing the joint between the rear main bearing cap and the cylinder block. This crucif...
View full detailsIgnition Coil Pack in the engine ignition system, generating the high-tension voltage that fires the spark plugs. Used on the distributorless V8 e...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing - shaft bearing for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. A taper roller bearing carries both radial load and axial thrust, loc...
View full detailsBrake disc rear
Sump 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 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 detailsShock Absorber Washer Retaining washer for the rear shock absorber lower mounting. Part of the rear suspension assembly, it locates over the lower...
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.