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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.
Cam Follower - a roller-type tappet operating in the engine valve train, between the camshaft and the pushrod. It rides on the camshaft lobe and t...
View full detailsRR Spring Rear Heavy Duty - Discovery
Rocker 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 detailsLimited Slip Differential of the automatic torque-biasing (ATB) type, replacing the standard open differential inside the axle differential assembl...
View full detailsBolt is a hexagonal-head screw with a 5/16" UNC thread, 1/2" long. It is used as a general fixing across several assemblies: the air temperature c...
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 detailsHose Clip is a worm-drive band clamp used to secure flexible rubber hoses onto rigid pipe spigots and unions across the coolant, heater, fuel and i...
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 detailsAir-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 detailsTubular Winch Bumper replaces the standard front bumper and provides a mounting platform for a recovery winch. The tubular steel construction adds...
View full detailsWheel Arch Trim Kit providing a full six-piece set of extended wheel arch flares that fit over the standard arches. The flares extend approximatel...
View full detailsWiper Motor Grommet for the rear screen wiper assembly. It seals the aperture in the rear door or tailgate where the wiper motor spindle passes thr...
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 detailsTaper Roller Bearing for the front output shaft of the LT230 transfer box. Installed within the LT230 transfer case differential lock and output s...
View full detailsClutch Release Bearing installed within the Clutch & Flywheel Assembly, operating between the clutch release fork and the clutch cover diaphrag...
View full detailsRock Sliders
Oil 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 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 detailsSelector Roll Pin for the LT77 and R380 5-speed manual gearboxes. The roll pin secures a selector fork to its selector shaft, locking the two toge...
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 detailsBearing transfer box LT230 intermediate shaft
Propshaft Nut - Rear - nut retaining the rear propshaft flange at the rear differential pinion. The nut clamps the propshaft coupling flange again...
View full detailsRock guards, rock sliders (pair) galvanised. Fits Discovery 1 and Range Rover Classic (except LSE)
Differential Fixing Bolt used on the front and rear axle differential assemblies. It is one of the bolts securing the differential assembly, clamp...
View full detailsCopper Sealing Washer - a crush washer used to seal banjo and union connections throughout the diesel fuel system, at fuel pipes, filters and sedim...
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 detailsDetent Spring for the LT230 transfer box. It loads the detent that holds the high and low range and differential lock selectors in position, preven...
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 detailsO-Ring - Front Output Shaft - LT230 Transfer Case This O-ring seals the front output shaft where it exits the LT230 transfer case housing. It sits...
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 detailsWinch Remote Control operates an electric recovery winch wirelessly, allowing the operator to stand clear of the winch line during recovery. Wirel...
View full detailsTow Ball & Pin Hitch Assembly for the towing system, mounting to the rear towing bracket. The assembly combines a tow ball for standard ball-c...
View full detailsPortable Jump Starter and Air Compressor - a handheld 12V power pack combining a battery jump starter, power bank, tyre inflator and LED work light...
View full detailsHalogen Bulb - H4 100/80W (Non-CE). Dual-filament headlight bulb rated 100W high beam and 80W low beam, providing increased light output over the s...
View full detailsExhaust Front Pipe for the exhaust system on 200 TDi diesel applications (non-catalyst, manual transmission). It connects the turbocharger/manifol...
View full detailsGlovebox Lamp Assembly is the interior illumination lamp that lights the glove box compartment, forming part of the vehicle's interior lighting cir...
View full detailsGearbox Bearing for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox, measuring 35 × 72 mm. Fitted within the R380 transmission assembly, this rolling-element bear...
View full detailsFiller Plug is a red anodised aluminium replacement filler plug for the radiator and thermostat housing filler points. Machined from anodised alum...
View full detailsUJ Fitting Kit
The 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.