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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.
Selector 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 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
Bearing transfer box OEM TIMKEN
Screw is a threaded fastener used to secure components during assembly.
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 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 detailsThrust Washer is a 1.15mm selective thrust washer for the centre differential of the LT230 transfer box. It sets the end-float of the centre diffe...
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 detailsGear Lever Spring for the manual gearbox gear change mechanism, providing the 1st/2nd selector bias. It works within the gear lever remote housing,...
View full detailsGear Lever Spring for the manual gearbox gear change mechanism, providing the 5th gear selector bias. It works within the gear lever remote housing...
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 detailsSynchromesh Ring - inner synchroniser ring for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. Works within the mainshaft synchroniser assembly to bring the g...
View full detailsElectronic Differential Lock (E-Locker) replaces the standard open differential assembly within the axle, providing driver-selectable full differen...
View full detailsRear Propeller Shaft for the rear driveline. The propeller shaft transmits drive from the transfer box rear output flange to the rear axle differe...
View full detailsTerrafirma medium load rear springs (pair) 90/D1/RRC
Spherical Bush for the LT77 and R380 manual gearbox gearchange mechanism. It seats the spherical pivot at the base of the gear lever inside the re...
View full detailsThrust Washer 1.45mm Diff - LT230
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 detailsLayshaft Nut for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. It secures the layshaft gear cluster on its shaft, torqued to specification and then staked in...
View full detailsClutch Cover is the pressure plate assembly of the manual transmission clutch, for V8 petrol applications. It bolts to the engine flywheel and cla...
View full detailsGrommet fits the bonnet release and locking mechanism. It lines the panel aperture through which the bonnet release cable passes, sealing the open...
View full detailsFlanged Nut - M12 for use in Land Rover fastener applications. A metric M12 flanged nut with an integrated washer flange that distributes clamping...
View full detailsScrew - a No. 8 x 1" self-tapping screw used to secure the wing-top air intake grille. It fastens the air intake grille to the top of the front wi...
View full detailsWasher - a plain flat washer with a 10.5mm internal diameter, sized for M10 fasteners. It seats under a bolt head or nut to spread the clamping lo...
View full detailsTow Slider - Adjustable Saddle Type for the Dixon Bate adjustable tow bracket system. This is the vertically sliding saddle piece in the Dixon Bat...
View full detailsSwitch mounting bracket for a single differential lock switch, forming part of the electric locking differential control circuit. The bracket give...
View full detailsSwitch mounting bracket for two differential lock switches, forming part of the electric locking differential control circuit. The bracket gives b...
View full detailsPanhard Rod Bush Kit - replacement polyurethane bush set for heavy-duty adjustable Panhard rods, within the axle lateral-location assembly. The Pa...
View full detailsScrew - threaded fastener specified in two unrelated assemblies: securing components to the cylinder block of the 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engi...
View full detailsGasket Sealant - a non-setting jointing compound to the Hylomar 2000 specification, used on engine and transmission joint faces where a liquid seal...
View full detailsOil Pressure Switch for the Rover V8 engine lubrication circuit. The switch threads into the engine oil gallery and closes below its set pressure ...
View full detailsHandbrake Disc - transmission-mounted brake disc, the rotating element of the disc-type transmission handbrake conversion. Mounts on the transfer ...
View full detailsBrake Pad Kit - Caliper
Handbrake Pad Set - replacement friction pads for the X-Eng disc handbrake (transmission brake) conversion. The conversion replaces the drum-type ...
View full detailsWading Kit for the axle and transmission breather circuit on V8 applications. The axle, gearbox and transfer casings vent to atmosphere through br...
View full detailsSynchro Spring Ring from the mainshaft synchroniser assembly of the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. The spring ring sits within the synchroniser h...
View full detailsRear Relocation Cones - Axle - Pair
Emergency Bulb and Fuse Kit - 12 volt, for vehicles using H4 headlamp bulbs. A compact set of replacement bulbs and fuses to carry in the vehicle,...
View full detailsOil Filter Guard - a protective shield fitted over the spin-on engine oil filter. It shields the oil filter canister from impact and debris thrown...
View full detailsDifferential Lock Spring for the LT230 transfer box. It provides the spring load in the front output shaft centre differential lock mechanism, retu...
View full detailsFifth Speed Gear - 19-tooth 5th driven gear for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. Mounts on the mainshaft and meshes with the layshaft to provid...
View full detailsCross Pin for the LT230 transfer box centre differential. This one-piece heavy-duty cross pin (differential spindle) carries the centre-differenti...
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.