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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.
Mudshield 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 detailsHigh/Low Gear Retaining Nut for the LT230 transfer box. This nut secures the high/low range gear on the transfer box mainshaft, holding it against...
View full detailsHigh/Low Gear Retaining Nut for the LT230 transfer box. This nut secures the high/low range gear on the transfer box mainshaft, holding it against...
View full detailsDrive Belt for the power steering pump drive on the V8 petrol engine, in the configuration with ACE and without air conditioning. This belt is dri...
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 detailsHeadlamp Levelling Switch is a rotary switch mounted in the facia switchgear. It sets the headlamp beam height to compensate for vehicle load, com...
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 detailsCoolant Rail Assembly for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The coolant rail forms part of the engine cooling circuit, carrying coolant...
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 detailsTrack Rod End for the steering track rod assembly. This is the right-hand, imperial-thread ball joint that threads into the heavy-duty steering tr...
View full detailsClutch Kit - the friction-clutch assembly for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel, supplied without the release bearing. The kit comprises the...
View full detailsRear Spring Perch - the upper spring seat at the rear coil spring mounting, forming the chassis-side seat that locates and supports the top of the ...
View full detailsAlternator – V8 Petrol The engine-driven charging unit that powers the electrical system and maintains battery charge on the V8 EFI petrol engine. ...
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 detailsA-Post Trim Finisher - Left Hand - the near-side exterior trim that caps the windscreen A-pillar, running down the side of the windscreen aperture....
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 detailsSunroof Seal for the upper frame of the factory tilt-and-slide sunroof assembly. The seal seats around the upper sunroof frame and bears against t...
View full detailsHeadlamp
Windscreen Wiper Arm is a front wiper arm for right-hand drive (RHD) applications, suitable for either side of the windscreen. It fastens to the w...
View full detailsFinisher LH
Mud Flap Bracket is the right-hand rear mudflap retention bracket - the stay that mounts the rear mud flap to the body and holds it in position beh...
View full detailsHigh-Tensile Hexagon-Head Bolt - an imperial 7/16" UNF fixing bolt, 2-1/2" long, in high-tensile grade. A general-purpose hex-head fastener with a...
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 detailsLocking Fuel Cap - locking cap for the fuel tank filler neck. Seals the filler neck and locks with a key to deter fuel theft and tampering.
Engine Oil Dipstick for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo-diesel. Inserts into the dipstick tube to measure the engine oil level in the sump.
Tow 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 detailsFuel Tank Guard - an aluminium underbody skid plate that shields the fuel tank from impact and debris during off-road use. It bolts beneath the rea...
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
Rubber floor mat set for the rear footwells. Moulded in rubber and shaped to the floor pan, the mats lay over the original carpet or floor coverin...
View full detailsClutch Kit for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, covering the clutch assembly between the engine and the manual gearbox. The driven plate runs...
View full detailsAlloy Intake Pipe Kit for the induction system of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, replacing the moulded intake ducting between the air flow m...
View full detailsShock Absorber A front suspension damper of foam cell (cellular dynamic) construction. It mounts between the axle and the chassis to control spring...
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 detailsInjector Washer Kit for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel - fuel injection system, injector-to-cylinder-head sealing. Each injector seals into ...
View full detailsWater Pump Cover for the coolant circuit on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The cover closes the coolant pump housing and, with it...
View full detailsSteering Damper mounts across the steering linkage to absorb shocks and damp oscillation (bump steer and wheel shimmy) fed back through the track r...
View full detailsCylinder Head Set for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel - the gaskets and seals disturbed when the cylinder head is removed and refitted. Suppl...
View full detailsHead Bolt Set - cylinder head fixings for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The bolts clamp the cylinder head to the block, compress...
View full detailsShock Absorber A rear suspension damper of foam cell (cellular dynamic) construction. It mounts between the axle and the chassis to control spring ...
View full detailsEGR Blanking & Silicone Hose Kit disables the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) function on the Td5 engine, blanking off the recirculation of exh...
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 detailsWater housing kit for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, covering the coolant outlet at the cylinder head where the top radiator hose connects. ...
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.