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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.
Drive Plate (flexplate) couples the V8 petrol engine crankshaft to the automatic transmission torque converter. The drive plate bolts to the rear ...
View full detailsValve Guide for the cylinder head valve train of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The guide is an interference fit in the cylinder head and locates the...
View full detailsThrottle Body Potentiometer is the throttle position sensor on the V8 EFi petrol engine. Mounted on the throttle body and driven by the throttle s...
View full detailsBreather Hose forms part of the crankcase ventilation system on the V8 EFi petrol engine. It connects the rocker cover breather outlet to the indu...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.0L V8 EFI petrol engine, supplied without piston rings. Reciprocates within the cylinder bore, transmitting combustion pressure t...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.6L V8 EFI petrol engine, high-compression specification, supplied without piston rings. Reciprocates within the cylinder bore, tr...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.0L V8 EFI petrol engine, high-compression specification. Reciprocates within the cylinder bore, transmitting combustion pressure ...
View full detailsAlternator for the charging system on the V8 EFI petrol engine. Driven by the accessory belt from the crankshaft pulley, the alternator generates ...
View full detailsRocker Shaft Assembly forms part of the valvetrain (rocker gear) on the overhead-valve V8 petrol engine. Mounted on pedestals above the cylinder h...
View full detailsTrack Rod End is a ball-jointed link in the steering linkage, connecting the track rod to the steering arm and articulating as the steering and sus...
View full detailsMudshield for the front brake assembly, left-hand side. The mudshield mounts behind the front brake disc, shielding the disc and hub from road deb...
View full detailsMudshield for the front brake assembly, right-hand side. The mudshield mounts behind the front brake disc, shielding the disc and hub from road de...
View full detailsCirclip for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox mainshaft. The clip locates on the mainshaft in the 5th/reverse gear section of the main gear cluster. ...
View full detailsDetent Spring Plug for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. The plug threads into the gear selector housing to close off the detent bore. It retains t...
View full detailsBig End Bearing Set — connecting-rod (big-end) bearing shells for the V8 engine bottom end. The shells sit between the connecting-rod big-end bore...
View full detailsSynchromesh Plate for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. The plate forms part of a synchroniser hub assembly within the main gear cluster. It acts o...
View full detailsViscous Cooling Fan Assembly for the 4.0L and 4.6L V8 petrol engines, part of the engine cooling system. The assembly combines the engine-driven c...
View full detailsV8 Overhaul Manual - a workshop publication covering the overhaul of the 4.0 and 4.6 litre V8 petrol engine. It documents the engine strip-down, i...
View full detailsPlenum De-icer Hose for the V8 petrol intake system. The hose runs between the inlet manifold and the plenum chamber as part of the plenum de-icing...
View full detailsWoodruff Key - Crankshaft for the Rover V8 petrol engine. This semi-circular key locates the crankshaft timing sprocket and harmonic balancer to t...
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 detailsTransfer case gear set for the LT230 transfer box, providing a modified high-range ratio of 1.667:1. Replaces the stock planet gears in the LT230 ...
View full detailsHarness - Air-to-Coil - Eas Deletion
Air-operated differential locker for a 24-spline differential, replacing the standard differential centre in the axle. When engaged, it locks both...
View full detailsSynchroniser Assembly for 3rd and 4th gear, mounted on the mainshaft of the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. The assembly locks the selected gear t...
View full detailsSynchroniser Assembly for 5th gear, mounted on the mainshaft of the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. The sliding sleeve is moved by the fifth-gear ...
View full detailsBow Shackle Bow-shaped recovery shackle with a threaded pin, used to connect a recovery strap or rope to a recovery point on a winch bumper. The w...
View full detailsClutch Release Bearing installed within the Clutch & Flywheel Assembly, operating between the clutch release fork and the clutch cover diaphrag...
View full detailsAir 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 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 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 detailsHead Set 4.0/4.6 with Bolts - V8
Plain Washer is an M12 plain washer used at the rear propshaft flange fixing. It seats under the bolt head or nut at the propshaft flange, spreadi...
View full detailsPolyurethane Ball Joint Boots for the front axle upper and lower ball joints. These flexible boots seal over the ball joint to retain grease and ke...
View full detailsCooling Fan for the engine cooling circuit, driven from the water pump pulley and drawing air through the radiator core. The viscous coupling (fan...
View full detailsSelector Fork is the 1st/2nd gear selector fork for the 5-speed manual gearbox. It engages the 1st/2nd synchroniser sleeve, moving it along the ma...
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 detailsPropshaft Nut - Rear - nut retaining the rear propshaft flange at the rear differential pinion. The nut clamps the propshaft coupling flange again...
View full detailsDifferential Fixing Bolt used on the front and rear axle differential assemblies. It is one of the bolts securing the differential assembly, clamp...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut Key - Code H, the keyed adaptor that engages the splined pattern of Code H locking wheel nuts. The key is placed over the lockin...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut Key - Code E, the keyed adaptor that engages the splined pattern of Code E locking wheel nuts. The key is placed over the lockin...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut Set - a set of four keyed security nuts, one per wheel, fitted in place of a standard wheel nut to deter theft of the road wheels...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut for alloy road wheels, a security nut fitted in place of one standard nut per wheel to deter theft. The head carries a coded spl...
View full detailsThrust Washer - mainshaft thrust washer for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. Located at the mainshaft 5th/reverse gears, it controls end-float ...
View full detailsBaulk Ring - synchroniser baulk ring for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. Serves the mainshaft 3rd/4th and 5th/reverse synchroniser hubs, match...
View full detailsCylinder Head Dowel for the V8 petrol engine. The dowel is a locating pin fitted to the cylinder block deck that positively registers the cylinder ...
View full detailsInlet Manifold Gasket - seals the upper inlet manifold elbow to the plenum on the V8 EFI petrol engine, maintaining an airtight induction path and ...
View full detailsWinch Remote Control operates an electric recovery winch wirelessly, allowing the operator to stand clear of the winch line during recovery. Wirel...
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.