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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.
Clip used to secure and locate a pipe or hose along its routing, retaining the line in position to prevent movement and chafing against adjacent co...
View full detailsAir Cleaner Mounting Rubber for the engine air intake system. This flexible rubber mount locates and supports the air cleaner (air filter) housing...
View full detailsSpring Pin retains components within the gearbox extension case and gearchange and lever assembly. This roll pin holds a pivot or lever pin in pos...
View full detailsReverse Idler Shaft for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. The shaft carries the reverse idler gear within the gearbox casing. The reverse idler gea...
View full detailsRelay Black 2A 4 Pin
Rotary Coupler sits at the top of the steering column within the airbag (SRS) system, behind the steering wheel. Also known as a clock spring, it ...
View full detailsForming Thread Screw is an M6 thread-forming screw. As it is driven into an unthreaded pilot hole, it displaces material to form a matching female...
View full detailsDoor Casing Stud for the interior door casing assembly. Locating stud onto which the door casing mounts, retaining the trim panel and holding it i...
View full detailsSeal - Oil Pump
Washer Non-Return Valve for the windscreen wash/wipe system. The valve is fitted into the washer fluid line between the pump and the jets. It perm...
View full detailsBolt - a 3/8" UNC x 2-3/4" bolt securing the rocker shaft and its oil baffle plate to the cylinder head on the Rover V8 engine. It clamps the rock...
View full detailsLand Rover Oval Name Badge - Plastic - exterior identification emblem carrying the Land Rover name in gold lettering on a green ground, moulded in ...
View full detailsFuel Tank Locking Ring for the fuel pump and sender unit assembly. This ring secures the fuel pump and sender unit in the top of the fuel tank, pr...
View full detailsDetent Spring for the LT77 and R380 manual gearbox gear change mechanism. This spring forms part of the selector detent assembly within the gearbo...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.7 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsValve Stem Seal for the Rover V8 engine, part of the cylinder head valve train. The seal fits over the top of the valve stem where it passes throu...
View full detailsNyloc Nut - M16 flanged self-locking nut used at suspension link fastenings. The integral flange spreads the clamp load across the joint face and ...
View full detailsCamshaft for the valvetrain of the 4.0/4.6L V8 petrol engine. Mounted in the cylinder block and driven from the crankshaft, the camshaft lobes act...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.6 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
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 detailsBody Rivet - a mechanical fastener used within the body and panel assembly to join thin sheet metal, trim and stowage fittings. Nominal size 3/16"...
View full detailsBrake Caliper Bolt - M12 x 35mm threaded fastener securing the brake caliper to its mounting on the hub carrier. It holds the caliper in correct a...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.5 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsFront Driveshaft Oil Seal located at the differential housing output in the Front Axle Assembly, sealing around the front halfshaft where it exits ...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.2 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsSnap Sac Clip - a push-fit fastener that retains the interior door trim panel (door casing) to the door. The clip locates in the door frame and gr...
View full detailsGrommet is a sealing grommet fitted to the engine oil sump on V8 petrol engines. It seals the point where a tube or fitting passes through the sum...
View full detailsO-Ring
Coolant Expansion Tank Cap rated at 1.4 bar, fitted to the expansion (header) tank of the engine cooling system. The cap seals the expansion tank ...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - V8 - No.8 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition out...
View full detailsRear Brake Pad Set for the rear disc brakes, supplied as an axle set covering both rear wheels. The friction pads are clamped against the rear bra...
View full detailsIdler 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 detailsDowel used for the precise location and alignment of the front cover to the cylinder block on Rover V8 engines. These dowels ensure the front cove...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.4 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsRocker Cover Gasket for the Rover V8 petrol engine, sealing the rocker (valve) cover to the cylinder head. The gasket seats between the cover flan...
View full detailsAutomatic Gearbox Sump Plug - the threaded plug that seals the drain point on the ZF automatic transmission oil pan. Removed to drain the transmis...
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 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 detailsHex Nut, M24 x 1.5mm securing the constant-velocity (CV) joint stub shaft to the wheel hub within the driveline. The nut retains the CV joint and ...
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 detailsCamshaft for the Rover V8 EFI petrol engine (3.9L, 4.0L and 4.6L variants). Mounted centrally in the cylinder block, the camshaft is driven from t...
View full detailsGENUINE LR camshaft sprocket for Rover V8 engines
Cooling 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 detailsBrake Light Switch, the stop lamp switch mounted at the brake pedal. When the brake pedal is depressed the switch closes the stop lamp circuit to ...
View full detailsSealing Washer - 18 mm OD x 12 mm ID is a sealing washer with a 12 mm inner diameter and an 18 mm outer diameter, used to seal threaded unions and ...
View full detailsFuel Tank Inspection Plate Seal is a rubber sealing gasket for the fuel tank inspection plate in the fuel tank assembly. The inspection plate prov...
View full detailsO-Ring for the ZF automatic gearbox oil pump, sealing the pump housing within the gearbox casing. The ZF oil pump is an internally-driven unit tha...
View full detailsRetaining Clip used in the parking brake (handbrake) assembly and the automatic transmission gear-change linkage. The clip secures a pivot pin or ...
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.