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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.
Breather Adaptor - a threaded fitting in the axle and transfer case ventilation (breather) system. It screws into the axle casing or transfer case...
View full detailsFront Fog Lamp - Right-Hand for the front bumper lighting assembly. This lamp mounts in the front bumper fog lamp aperture and provides supplement...
View full detailsRadiator Bottom Hose is the lower coolant hose of the engine cooling circuit. It carries cooled coolant from the radiator's lower outlet back to t...
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 detailsTransmission Brake Drum for the transmission (hand) brake. Mounts to the transfer box rear output flange and houses the transmission brake shoes, ...
View full detailsRear End Door Hinge - Upper for the rear end door (tailgate) assembly on Land Rover Discovery 1 and Discovery 2. This upper hinge mounts at the to...
View full detailsKit chain drive TD5
Clevis Pin used to secure a clevis or yoke joint in a mechanical linkage. The pin passes through the yoke and mating rod end and is retained by a ...
View full detailsPAS pump assy Disco 2 TD5
Mainshaft Taper Roller Bearing supports the mainshaft at the 5th/reverse end of the R380 (and LT77) 5-speed manual gearbox. It carries the mainsha...
View full detailsFuel Injector for the EFI V8 petrol engine, part of the multi-point electronic fuel injection system. The injector is an electrically-operated sol...
View full detailsSealing Washer for the 2.5L Td5 engine, used to seal threaded and banjo unions in the fuel and cooling systems. Seated against a fitting's mating ...
View full detailsViscous unit
Rear Wiper Arm - wiper arm for the rear windscreen, part of the rear wash/wipe system. Fits onto the rear wiper motor spindle and carries the wipe...
View full detailsRear Shock Absorber - +50mm Lift - gas-charged hydraulic damper for the rear axle, valved for a +50mm (2") raised suspension ride height. Built on...
View full detailsUpgrade the rear protection of your Discovery 2 with this Rear Heavy Duty Bumper, made from 4mm steel and finished in a sleek black powder coat. Th...
View full detailsMirror Glass for the left-hand exterior door mirror, convex profile. Part of the exterior mirror assembly. The convex curvature widens the rearwar...
View full detailsMud Flap Bracket for the left-hand rear position. Part of the rear mud flap mounting. This retention bracket secures the rear mud flap to the body...
View full detailsMud Flap Bracket for the right-hand rear position. Part of the rear mud flap mounting. This retention bracket secures the rear mud flap to the bod...
View full detailsRear End Door Hinge - Lower for the rear end door (tailgate) assembly on Land Rover Discovery 1 and Discovery 2. This lower hinge mounts at the ba...
View full detailsHeadlamp Wash Jet is part of the headlamp wash system. Fed by the headlamp wash hose, the jet directs pressurised washer fluid across the headlamp...
View full detailsCap
Gear Lever Gaiter - black gaiter supplied with its housing, fitting over the main gear lever where it passes through the centre console. It seals ...
View full detailsCamshaft Sprocket for the 4.0L and 4.6L V8 petrol engine, part of the timing drive at the front of the engine. It is driven by the timing chain fr...
View full detailsBolt Threaded fastener used within the exhaust system assembly.
Transfer Box Output Shaft Mud Shield fitted at the output shaft oil seal of the LT230 transfer box. The shield sits over the output shaft ahead of...
View full detailsAlternator Oil Feed Pipe supplies pressurised engine oil to the vacuum pump integrated at the rear of the alternator, on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder tu...
View full detailsFront Drive Shaft - Right-Hand, supplied complete with constant velocity (CV) joint. This halfshaft transmits drive from the front differential to...
View full detailsRear Brake Caliper Seal Kit for rebuilding both rear brake calipers on the Discovery 2 and Range Rover P38, supplied as a pair to cover both sides ...
View full detailsPolyvee Auxiliary Drive Belt, 1870 mm in length, running in the engine front-end auxiliary drive. Driven by the crankshaft pulley, the belt routes...
View full detailsCoolant Hose for the fuel cooler circuit in the engine cooling system. This hose routes coolant from the expansion tank to the fuel cooler rail, w...
View full detailsCooler Oil
Lower Radiator Hose - the bottom coolant hose in the engine cooling circuit of the 4.0L V8 petrol engine. It returns cooled coolant from the base ...
View full detailsFuse rated at 15A for the vehicle electrical system. Fitted in the fusebox to protect a circuit rated at 15 amps, the fuse breaks the connection w...
View full detailsSteering Column Bolt for the lower steering shaft coupling. This pinch bolt clamps the lower steering shaft to its mating joint, securing the colum...
View full detailsBody Mount Spacer Tube forms part of the body-to-chassis mounting assembly, located at a mount point between the body and the chassis frame. It se...
View full detailsWater Drain Plug for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel cylinder head, part of the engine cooling circuit. It seals the coolant drain point in t...
View full detailsIntercooler Hose - the charge-air hose connecting the turbocharger to the intercooler on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. It carries pressuri...
View full detailsDouble Cardan Joint Kit for the Discovery 2 front propshaft. The Discovery 2 front propshaft uses a double cardan joint assembly incorporating thr...
View full detailsABS Sensor - Front for the wheel speed sensing circuit on the front axle. This is the short-type sensor, terminating directly in a connector. The ...
View full detailsCirclip - Output Shaft Flange used within the transfer box output flange assembly to retain the output shaft bearing and associated components in p...
View full detailsCrankshaft Timing Chain Sprocket The drive sprocket mounted on the nose of the crankshaft within the timing chain drive of the Rover V8 petrol engi...
View full detailsKit - Timing Belt - 200TDi
Rocker Arm for the rocker shaft valvetrain assembly of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The rocker arm pivots on the rocker shaft and transmits the lif...
View full detailsRear Hub Assembly with ABS Sensor for the rear axle. The assembly comprises the wheel hub with integral bearing, the ABS wheel speed sensor and th...
View full detailsFlexible Brake Hose for the rear right-hand side, part of the hydraulic braking circuit. The hose forms the flexible link between the rigid brake ...
View full detailsFlexible Brake Hose for the rear left-hand side, part of the hydraulic braking circuit. The hose forms the flexible link between the rigid brake p...
View full detailsSuspension Bush - the outer pivot bush for the rear Watts linkage transverse link. The Watts linkage locates the rear axle laterally while permitt...
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.