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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.
Oil Seal for the input shaft of the ZF automatic gearbox. The seal fits at the front of the gearbox, where the torque converter drives the input s...
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Oil seal
Flanged Head Screw is an M6 x 12mm machine screw with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads clamping load over a wider area and ...
View full detailsFlange Bolt - M8 x 85mm hex bolt with an integrated flange beneath the head. The flange spreads the clamping load across a wider bearing surface a...
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 detailsDrive Belt Tensioner for the 4.0L and 4.6L V8 petrol engines, part of the auxiliary (serpentine) belt drive. The spring-loaded tensioner maintains...
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Lock Nut - M12, a flanged nut with a nylon insert that resists loosening under vibration. It secures steering and suspension fasteners such as tra...
View full detailsRear Propshaft Rubber Coupling - a flexible rubber coupling that connects the rear propeller shaft to the drive flange, transmitting drive while ab...
View full detailsSpark Plug of double-platinum construction for V8 petrol engines, part of the ignition system. The plug delivers the spark that ignites the air-fu...
View full detailsTrim Clip is a plastic fastener used to secure interior and exterior trim panels, finishers and wheelarch liners to the body. It pushes into a pre...
View full detailsHydraulic Fluid - Rock Oil Power Steering and Active Cornering Fluid, 1 litre. Formulated for power steering systems and Active Cornering Enhanceme...
View full detailsHex-head bolt, 3/8" UNC thread, 1-1/8" long. Unified Coarse (UNC) thread form with a hexagonal head for use with standard imperial spanners and so...
View full detailsFlange Bolt, M12 - a hexagon-head bolt with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads the clamping load over a wider bearing area an...
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Washer used at multiple points within the manual gearbox assembly, including the main casing, extension housing, oil pump and speedometer drive hou...
View full detailsBolt for the brake caliper carrier. Secures the caliper carrier bracket to the hub on disc-brake assemblies, retaining the carrier against braking ...
View full detailsReverse Light Switch for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox, completing the reverse lamp circuit when reverse gear is engaged. This switch threads in...
View full detailsSplit Pin - a 1.5mm x 12mm cotter pin used to lock a slotted (castle) nut or to retain a clevis pin. Passed through a drilled cross-hole in the sh...
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Cylinder Head Gasket for the Rover V8 petrol engine, sealing the joint between one cylinder head and the engine block. It seals the combustion cha...
View full detailsDifferential Thrust Washer for the LT230 transfer box centre differential. It bears against the differential gears within the centre differential,...
View full detailsDifferential Washer is a plain washer used within the front and rear differential assembly. It seats beneath a threaded fastener to distribute cla...
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 detailsHandbrake Shoe Set for the transmission handbrake. Part of the transfer-box-mounted drum parking brake. The shoes expand against the inside of the...
View full detailsExternal Circlip for the R380 manual gearbox selector yoke. The circlip locates in the groove on the selector yoke and retains it in position with...
View full detailsCylinder Head Bolt (Long) for the V8 petrol engine, securing the cylinder head to the engine block. This is the longer of the two head bolt length...
View full detailsCylinder Head Bolt (Short) for the V8 petrol engine, securing the cylinder head to the engine block. This is the shorter of the two head bolt leng...
View full detailsHydraulic Tappet fitted within the V8 petrol engine valve train, where it maintains zero valve clearance automatically. Engine oil pressure fills ...
View full detailsClutch Slave Cylinder Bleed Screw for the hydraulic clutch release circuit. It threads into the clutch slave cylinder, at the highest point of the ...
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Gearbox Sump Gasket for the ZF 4-speed automatic transmission, sealing the joint between the transmission oil pan (sump) and the gearbox casing. T...
View full detailsSpring Washer, M8, a split ring washer used with M8 bolts and nuts to prevent fastener loosening caused by vibration and cyclical loading. The spl...
View full detailsPanhard Rod Bolt - M16 × 70mm flanged hexagonal head. This bolt secures the panhard rod at its mounting bracket, retaining the rod that locates th...
View full detailsCup Plug (core plug) for the front face of the Rover V8 cylinder head. This pressed-steel cup plug seals the front casting gallery in the Rover 3....
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Inlet Manifold Seal sealing the inlet manifold to the cylinder block valley on the V8 petrol engine. This formed seal closes the manifold valley j...
View full detailsConnecting Rod Bearing Set for the Rover V8 petrol engine. These are the big-end bearing shells that sit between the connecting rods and the cranks...
View full detailsInertia Switch in the fuel supply and engine electrical circuit. It cuts electrical power to the fuel pump on a sudden impact or severe deceleratio...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing - the mainshaft bearing used in the LT77 and R380 five-speed manual gearboxes, located at the rear of the primary pinion where...
View full detailsBulb - 501 is a 12V 5W capless wedge-base bulb, designated W5W. The one-piece glass base pushes directly into the holder, with the contact wires f...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw - Black is an M8 x 25mm self-tapping screw with a black finish. The self-tapping thread cuts its own mating thread as it is dri...
View full detailsHex Nut - M8 is a standard six-sided metric threaded fastener with an 8 mm nominal thread diameter. It threads onto a matching M8 bolt or stud to ...
View full detailsFlange Bolt - M6 × 10mm is a metric flanged-head fastener used across a wide range of assembly points on Land Rover vehicles. The integrated flang...
View full detailsWater Rail O-Ring for the 4.0L and 4.6L V8 petrol engine, sealing a connection on the coolant water rail. The water rail distributes coolant acros...
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Clevis pin
The 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.