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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.
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Gearbox Bearing for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox, measuring 35 × 72 mm. Fitted within the R380 transmission assembly, this rolling-element bear...
View full detailsRear Propshaft Coupling Kit - a flexible rubber coupling that connects the rear propeller shaft to the drive flange, transmitting drive while absor...
View full detailsBleed Screw for the hydraulic braking system. This bleed screw (bleed nipple) is fitted to brake calipers or wheel cylinders to allow hydraulic fl...
View full detailsWasher is a plain flat washer used as a general-purpose load-spreading fastening component, with a 6 mm internal diameter and a 15 mm outside diame...
View full detailsRear Fog Lamp for the rear lighting circuit, providing the high-intensity red rear light used to make the vehicle conspicuous from behind in poor v...
View full detailsBolt & Lockwasher for securing the inlet manifold on the V8 petrol engine. Supplied as a bolt with its matching lockwasher. The imperial 5/16"...
View full detailsMudshield
Pipe and Hose Retaining Clip - Engine is a small-bore clip used to retain pipes and hoses at multiple points across the engine bay and fuel system ...
View full detailsEngine Coolant, pre-mixed for use in the engine cooling system. It circulates through the radiator, water pump and heater circuit to regulate opera...
View full detailsFlanged Screw - M6 × 12mm is a metric flanged-head fastener used in body, chassis, and electrical component assembly points on Land Rover vehicles....
View full detailsHead Gasket Set - V8
Starter Motor for V8 petrol engines, operating within the engine electrical starting system. The solenoid-actuated pinion engages the flywheel rin...
View full detailsO-Ring for the fluid suction pipe of the ZF four-speed automatic transmission. Seals the joint at the suction (pick-up) pipe that draws automatic ...
View full detailsLayshaft Bearing for the LT77 and R380 5-speed manual gearbox fitted to the Defender, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, and Range Rover P38. The layshaft ...
View full detailsLayshaft Taper Roller Bearing supports the front of the layshaft in the manual gearbox. This is the grooved front bearing, sized 31.75 x 62.0 mm. ...
View full detailsPush Rod - a valvetrain component in the overhead-valve layout of the Rover V8 engine. It sits between the camshaft-driven tappet and the rocker a...
View full detailsBrake Union Washer is a sealing washer for hydraulic brake line connections. It seals the joint at a brake pipe or flexible hose union, fitting be...
View full detailsBanjo Bolt secures the breather pipe to an axle, gearbox or transfer case housing. The bolt is drilled through its shank and head so that, clamped...
View full detailsScrew 3/8" UNC x 1-1/2" used to secure the starter motor to the engine block on Rover V8 petrol engine applications. This is a 3/8 inch Unified Nat...
View full detailsFlange Bolt is an M8 x 55 mm bolt with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads clamp load across the joint face and acts as a buil...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw - a No. 8 x 1/2" self-tapping screw used as a body-trim fixing. It secures body trim panel brackets, headlamp finisher panels a...
View full detailsFlange Bolt is an M8 x 70 mm bolt with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads clamp load across the joint face and acts as a buil...
View full detailsBolt - M6 x 80mm is a metric threaded fastener with a 6 mm nominal thread diameter and an 80 mm shank length. It secures bolted joints where an M6...
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 detailsPiston Ring Set - a ring set for one piston of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The set comprises the compression rings and the oil control ring that s...
View full detailsMain Bearing Set for the Rover V8 engine, in the standard size. The main bearings are the crankshaft's principal support bearings, sitting between ...
View full detailsDrag Link Ball Joint (Short) is a steering linkage joint fitted at the short end of the drag link, within the steering track-rod circuit. It forms...
View full detailsBlade Fuse - 25A for Land Rover electrical systems. This 25A blade fuse protects individual circuits in the vehicle fuse box from overcurrent damage.
Big End Bearing Set — connecting-rod (big-end) bearing shells for the V8 engine bottom end. The shells sit between the connecting-rod big-end bore...
View full detailsOil Pressure Switch for the V8 petrol engine. The switch monitors oil pressure in the engine lubrication circuit and activates the instrument clus...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw - a No. 10 x 1/2" self-tapping screw used as a general-purpose fixing. The self-tapping thread cuts its own mating thread as th...
View full detailsRelay (yellow) fitted in the under-bonnet fuse and relay box of the vehicle's electrical system. The relay uses a low-current control signal to sw...
View full detailsSelector Fork for the 5-speed manual gearbox internal gear-change mechanism. The selector fork engages with the synchromesh hub sleeve to move the...
View full detailsSynchro Ring - 5th Gear - R380 is the baulk ring for the 5th gear synchromesh assembly in the R380 5-speed manual gearbox. The ring equalises the ...
View full detailsIgnition 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 detailsO-Ring sealing the dipstick tube where it enters the cylinder block on the V8 petrol engine. Fitted around the lower end of the dipstick tube, thi...
View full detailsDrive Meter Speedo Gear Yellow 22 Teeth
Brake Disc - Rear - Solid Discs
Hook & Loop Fastening Strap for securing and bundling loose items within the vehicle interior, cargo area, or workshop. The strap wraps around ...
View full detailsProtective Coating Kit - Tintable (4 L) for applying a durable, textured surface coating to body panels, underbody areas, wheel arches, load beds, ...
View full detailsScrew for securing the engine wiring harness in Rover V8 petrol engine installations. Fastens harness clips and mounting brackets to the engine bl...
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 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 detailsPan Head Screw, M6 x 12mm. Metric pan head screw for use across a range of Land Rover body, chassis, and electrical assemblies.
Bulb and Holder for switch and control panel illumination. The orange-tinted bulb and its integral holder fit into the rear of dashboard switches ...
View full detailsSynchromesh Ring for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox, the intermediate ring for 1st to 4th gears. The synchroniser ring matches the speed of the s...
View full detailsInlet Valve for the cylinder head valvetrain of the Rover V8 petrol engine (3.5L, 3.9L, 4.0L and 4.6L variants). It seats in the cylinder head inl...
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.