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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.
Differential Lock Spring for the LT230 transfer box. It provides the spring load in the front output shaft centre differential lock mechanism, retu...
View full detailsScrew - threaded fastener used in vehicle assembly.
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Fifth 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 detailsLightbar , roof satin black powder coated tubular steel Discovery 1 &: 2
Cross Pin for the LT230 transfer box centre differential. This one-piece heavy-duty cross pin (differential spindle) carries the centre-differenti...
View full detailsDifferential Lock Ring for the LT230 transfer box. It operates on the front output shaft as part of the centre differential lock mechanism, engagin...
View full detailsFront Door Glass Guide is a moulded plastic guide that locates the front door drop glass within its window channel. Fitted inside the door frame, ...
View full detailsOil Pump Bolt - a fixing bolt in the engine lubrication system, securing the oil pump to the cylinder block. Used on the 2.5L 5-cylinder Td5 turbo...
View full detailsFlanged Screw - threaded fastener with an integral flange head that spreads the clamping load, used in vehicle assembly.
Differential Lock Selector Fork for the LT230 transfer box. It acts on the front output shaft differential lock sleeve, translating selector moveme...
View full detailsInternal Release Cable - a Bowden cable within the front door connecting the interior door handle to the latch, releasing the latch to open the doo...
View full detailsValve Guide for the cylinder head valve train of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The guide is an interference fit in the cylinder head and locates the...
View full detailsGlovebox Lock for the facia glovebox, the latch assembly that secures the glovebox lid closed. It mounts in the glovebox lid and engages the strik...
View full detailsPiston Ring Set for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine, standard size. Provides the compression and oil-control rings for one piston, ...
View full detailsCylinder Block Bolt - for the Rover V8 petrol engine. Threads into the cast cylinder block as part of the engine's structural assembly.
Oil Pump Bolt for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Secures the oil pump within the engine lubrication circuit at the front of the cyli...
View full detailsCaster Correction Bush Kit - Front Radius Arm - Axle End - polyurethane axle-end bushes for the front radius arms with offset centre sleeves, so fi...
View full detailsFir Tree Fastener that secures the bodyside rear upper trim panel. The barbed shank pushes into a body aperture and grips to retain the trim, repl...
View full detailsManifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor for the engine management air intake system, mounted on the inlet manifold. The sensor measures absolute p...
View full detailsBlanking Plug for the cylinder block of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The plug closes a machined aperture in the cylinder block cas...
View full detailsWiper Spindle Washer for the rear screen wiper assembly. This plastic outer washer fits over the wiper spindle where it exits the body panel, seati...
View full detailsRear Light Mounting Bar - Curved - a tubular steel bar that mounts across the rear of the roof and carries auxiliary lighting above the tailgate. ...
View full detailsFront Body Mounting is a rubber isolator in the body-to-chassis mounting system. It sits between the body floor and the chassis frame at the front ...
View full detailsEngine coolant temperature sensor for the Bosch engine management system on the 4.0L and 4.6L EFi Rover V8 petrol engine. The sensor threads into ...
View full detailsThrottle Body Potentiometer is the throttle position sensor on the V8 EFi petrol engine. Mounted on the throttle body and driven by the throttle s...
View full detailsEngine coolant temperature sensor for the Bosch engine management system on the 4.0L and 4.6L EFi Rover V8 petrol engine. The sensor threads into ...
View full detailsSupport Bracket - the alternator mounting bracket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. It bolts to the engine to locate and support th...
View full detailsInjector Insulation Pad for the fuel injection system on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The pad fits over the electronic unit inj...
View full detailsTail pipe - the final section of the exhaust system, fitting downstream of the rear silencer and carrying the exhaust gases past the rear of the ve...
View full detailsHose Bracket - a retaining clip for the heater pipe and hose. It secures the heater hose along its run, holding it in position and preventing chaf...
View full detailsCamshaft Position Sensor for the V8 EFI petrol engine management system. Signals camshaft rotation to the engine management ECU, allowing it to id...
View full detailsCamshaft Position Sensor for the V8 EFI petrol engine management system. Signals camshaft rotation to the engine management ECU, allowing it to id...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.6L V8 high-compression EFI petrol engine. It runs within the cylinder bore as part of the piston and connecting rod assembly, tran...
View full detailsInjector Rocker Shaft Nut for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Secures the injector rocker shaft to its pedestals on the cylinder h...
View full detailsO-Ring is a sealing ring used on the V8 EFI petrol engine. It seals an engine sensor at its mounting, maintaining a leak-tight joint.
Ambient Temperature Sensor for the automatic temperature control (ATC) air conditioning system. It measures outside air temperature and feeds the r...
View full detailsAir Conditioning Pressure Switch for the refrigerant circuit. It mounts on the condenser side of the system and monitors refrigerant pressure, sign...
View full detailsTurbo Oil Feed Pipe - oil supply pipe in the turbocharger lubrication circuit of the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. It carries pressurised e...
View full detailsFuel Hose for the fuel-burning auxiliary heater. Supplies fuel to the auxiliary cabin heater on the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel.
Transmission Brake Bolt for the transmission-mounted parking brake. The bolt secures a component of the transmission brake, which acts on the rear...
View full detailsHeavy duty rear door spare wheel carrier, part of the rear door spare wheel mounting assembly. It replaces the original door-mounted carrier and bo...
View full detailsH3 Halogen Bulb, 55W, single-filament. The H3 is a single-filament halogen capsule with a flying-lead connector, used in auxiliary lighting units ...
View full detailsRocker Shaft Spring for the Rover V8 valvetrain, fitted on the rocker shaft assembly. The spring acts as a spacer between adjacent rocker arms, ho...
View full detailsAnti-Squeal Shim - Set of 4 is a set of self-adhesive noise-dampening shims for disc brake pads. Each shim is cut to shape and bonded to the steel...
View full detailsBolt Mounting bolt for the oil cooler/filter and turbocharger on the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel engine.
Steel Beadlock Wheel - 16" steel off-road wheel with a bolt-on beadlock ring, 8" rim width. Supplied as a single wheel. The outer ring clamps the ...
View full detailsTensioner - Timing Belt
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.