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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.
Ignition 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 detailsABS Modulator Switch Repair Kit serves the four-wheel anti-lock braking system, replacing the shuttle valve switch on the ABS modulator. The modul...
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
ACE Seal Kit for the Active Cornering Enhancement valve block. The ACE system operates hydraulic actuators on the front and rear anti-roll bars to...
View full detailsSump 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 detailsSunvisor Retainer - the clip that holds the sunvisor in its stowed position against the headlining. The retainer fixes to the headlining and recei...
View full detailsSpare Wheel Cover for an externally mounted spare wheel sized 7.50x16 (235/85R16). Constructed from soft vinyl, it shields the spare wheel and tyr...
View full detailsCoolant Hose connecting the thermostat housing to the coolant pipe on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Part of the engine cooling circ...
View full detailsHeater Hose for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel coolant heating circuit, connecting the heater matrix outlet to the fuel cooler. Supplied wit...
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 detailsOil Pump Chain Kit for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, part of the oil pump drive in the engine's lubrication system. The oil pump is driven...
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 detailsBolt is an M8 x 80 mm threaded fastener used to clamp two components together at a bolted joint. It is tightened into a threaded hole or secured w...
View full detailsSteering Box Assembly - LHD is the power-assisted recirculating-ball steering box, in the left-hand-drive configuration. It is the central unit of...
View full detailsThermostat housing replacement
Airflow sensor 4L V-8 engines
Upgrade your Land Rover Discovery 2 with this heavy-duty front winch bumper, designed for strength, durability, and off-road capability. Constructe...
View full detailsGaiter Retrim Kit - a three-piece set of replacement lever gaiters for the centre console. The kit re-covers the three transmission-tunnel levers ...
View full detailsRear Air Spring Conversion Kit replaces the rear air suspension with conventional coil springs. It removes the self-levelling air springs from the...
View full detailsWindow Regulator Motor - LH is the electric drive motor for the left-hand window regulator assembly. Mounted directly to the regulator mechanism, ...
View full detailsMain Switch - heavy-duty main electrical switch rated at 1000A. Switches the primary high-current circuit, suited to continuous heavy-duty loads.
Seat yoke
Trim Rivet, an 8 x 20mm plastic drive (pin-type) rivet used to secure trim panels and mouldings to the body, typically wheel arch trims, bumpers an...
View full detailsRadio Remote Control Receiver - 433MHz unit for the Discovery 2 central locking and alarm system. Fitted in the roof headlining, this receiver pic...
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 detailsFront Left-Hand Indicator Lamp Assembly for the pre-facelift Discovery 2 (1999-2002). This amber turn signal lamp unit is mounted at the front lef...
View full detailsFuel Pipe Assembly forming the vent lines of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel fuel system. The vent pipework carries fuel vapour away from the...
View full detailsWasher Dowty sealing washer for the Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) hydraulic anti-roll system. It seals the pipe-to-actuator union, fitting at...
View full detailsFuel Cooler for the diesel fuel return circuit. Mounted in the return line between the fuel injection system and the tank, it dissipates heat pick...
View full detailsHead Gasket - TD5 - 1-Hole seals the joint between the cylinder head and cylinder block on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The 1-hole...
View full detailsFront Cover Bolt - M10 flanged hex bolt used to secure the engine front (timing) cover. It also serves as a general-purpose fixing at engine and dr...
View full detailsFestoon Bulb for interior lamps. A double-ended festoon bulb that locates between the sprung contacts of the courtesy, map and interior lamp housi...
View full detailsCrankshaft Oil Seal - Rear seals the rear of the crankshaft where it leaves the cylinder block at the flywheel end, retaining oil within the bottom...
View full detailsOil Pressure Switch - tapered thread, engine lubrication circuit. Screws into the oil gallery - at the pump, the filter housing or the oil cooler ...
View full detailsUSB Charging Socket - a dashboard-mounted charging socket that fits a standard factory switch aperture, giving a flush, integrated appearance in pl...
View full detailsFront Brake Caliper Guide Pin Set for the front disc brake calipers. The guide pins let the sliding caliper float on its carrier, so the caliper ca...
View full detailsBrake Pad Set for the front axle disc brake assembly. The pads locate within the front calipers and clamp against the vented front discs, generatin...
View full detailsStarter Motor for the 3.5L V8 petrol engine, operating in the engine starting circuit. When energised through the starter solenoid, the pinion is ...
View full detailsAnti-roll bar link D2 front
Idler Pulley - a smooth-faced guide pulley in the V8 auxiliary (serpentine) drive belt system. Mounted on a fixed pivot, it routes the accessory d...
View full detailsCoolant Hose - Thermostat to Pipe is a moulded coolant hose within the engine cooling circuit. It connects the thermostat housing to the coolant p...
View full detailsFront Propshaft transmits drive from the transfer box front output flange to the front axle differential pinion. Forming part of the four-wheel-dr...
View full detailsClutch Master Cylinder - Manual is part of the hydraulic clutch actuation system on manual transmission vehicles, mounted at the clutch pedal. Whe...
View full detailsCoolant Hose - Thermostat to Pipe is a moulded coolant hose within the engine cooling circuit. It connects the thermostat housing to the coolant p...
View full detailsOil Pump Suction Pipe O-Ring for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder diesel engine, part of the engine lubrication circuit. It seals the joint between the ...
View full detailsFront Brake Caliper for the right-hand side. The caliper straddles the front brake disc and houses the hydraulic pistons that force the brake pads ...
View full detailsMain Bearing Cap Bolt for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder diesel engine. This bolt clamps a main bearing cap to the cylinder block, retaining the cranks...
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.