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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.
Manifold Stud - M8 x 36 mm - for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The stud threads into the cylinder head to locate the manifold flang...
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 detailsCam Cover Bolt for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, securing the camshaft cover to the cylinder head. This is the flanged-head bolt th...
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 detailsWatts Linkage Bush for the rear Watts linkage. The Watts linkage locates the rear axle laterally, keeping it centred as the suspension moves throug...
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 detailsV-Belt
Oil Temperature Switch mounted on the automatic gearbox oil cooler, within the transmission cooling circuit. The switch senses transmission fluid ...
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 detailsCoolant Hose connecting the heater circuit to the oil cooler on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. The hose carries engine coolant along the...
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 detailsBulb
Coolant Hose - the top radiator hose in the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine cooling system. This hose forms part of the upper coolant circ...
View full detailsThermostat Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, sealing the coolant outlet elbow to the thermostat housing. It forms the coolan...
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 detailsPlug - Drain
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine, securing the crankshaft pulley and torsional vibration damper to the nos...
View full detailsHeater hose set for the passenger compartment heater coolant circuit. Connects the engine cooling system to the heater matrix, carrying hot coolan...
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 detailsRear Lamp Assembly - Discovery 2 - RH
Rear Bumper Bracket Clip - a plastic retaining clip used in the rear bumper assembly to secure the bumper bracket to the body. It locates the brac...
View full detailsRear lamp assy LH
Camshaft 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 detailsRear Wash/Wipe Switch is the momentary control mounted in the instrument binnacle for the rear screen wash and wipe function. Pressing the switch ...
View full detailsFront Fog Lamp - Left-Hand for the front bumper lighting assembly. This lamp mounts in the front bumper fog lamp aperture and provides supplementa...
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 detailsFoam Pad - Air Intake Deflector seals the air intake deflector in the scuttle area, where fresh air is drawn into the heating and ventilation syste...
View full detailsHeadlamp Mounting Retainer for the front lighting assembly. This cupsac retainer secures the headlamp unit in its mounting position within the fro...
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 detailsBrake Vacuum Hose for the brake servo vacuum supply circuit on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. The hose carries vacuum from the engine vacuu...
View full detailsHeadlamp Bulb Cover is the rear sealing cap that fits over the bulb aperture at the back of the headlamp housing. It seals the housing against dus...
View full detailsRear Door Lock Cover Badge - badged cover fitted over the rear door lock aperture, part of the rear door exterior handle and lock assembly. The co...
View full detailsExterior Mirror Assembly is the complete right-hand door mirror unit within the exterior mirror and door glass group. The assembly carries the mir...
View full detailsSeat Back Foam Pad is the foam cushion for the front seat backrest. Fitted over the seat frame and beneath the seat cover, it provides the backres...
View full detailsPlastic Clip for the radiator and fan cowl assembly. The clip locates the cowl to the radiator and retains the surrounding cooling system trim, ho...
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 detailsBulb and holder GENUINE LR Discovery 2: for instrument cluster
Dowel for the manual gearbox gear-selector assembly. It locates the selector components against the housing to hold their alignment during gear eng...
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 detailsBulb and holder GENUINE LR - D2 instrument panel - main beam
Scrivet A two-piece plastic push-rivet fastener used on the rear bumper assembly. The body pushes into the panel hole and a central pin drives home...
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.