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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.
Reverse 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 detailsThermostat regulates coolant flow within the engine cooling system, with an opening temperature of 82°C. It remains closed while the engine is col...
View full detailsTow Ball 50mm flange-fixing tow ball for use with a bolt-on tow bar drop plate. Rated for a maximum gross trailer weight of 3.5 tonnes, with a D-v...
View full detailsCrankshaft 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 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...
View full detailsFuel Filter Assembly for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel fuel system. It filters the diesel supply between the tank and the injection system,...
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 detailsHex Nut with a 5/16" UNF (Unified National Fine) thread. This six-sided fastener threads onto a matching 5/16" UNF bolt or stud and is tightened w...
View full detailsgrommet washerpump to reservoir
Mainshaft Bearing supports the mainshaft within the LT230 transfer box, carrying the shaft's rotational loads and keeping it running true as drive ...
View full detailsCLUTCH KIT - COVER + PLATE + BEARING - TD5 - D2/DEF 83-06
EGR Valve to Pipe Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. It sits within the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. The gasket se...
View full detailsDifferential Pinion Bearing Spacer used in the axle differential assembly across a broad range of Land Rover models from 1965 onwards. This spacer...
View full detailsDifferential Thrust Washer for the LT230 transfer box centre differential. It bears against the differential gears within the centre differential,...
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 ...
View full detailsThis new Terrafirma winch has a powerful 6hp, 12v motor combined with a 3-stage planetary gearbox that gives over 5 tonnes of pulling power. It has...
View full detailsMaster Lighting & Indicator Switch, a column-mounted stalk within the steering column switch assembly. It controls indicator operation and head...
View full detailsDifferential Flange Mud Shield - a protective shield fitted at the differential pinion drive flange. It sits behind the drive flange, where the pr...
View full detailsCylinder Head for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, later type. The cylinder head seals the top of the engine block, forming the combust...
View full detailsInlet 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 detailsConrod Bearing Set for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, supplied at standard size. The connecting rod bearings (big-end bearings) sit ...
View full detailsMain Bearing Set for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The main bearings are the crankshaft journal bearings seated in the cylinder blo...
View full detailsBolt Secures the radius arm to the axle bracket within the radius arms & links assembly. Installed through the radius arm bush and axle mounti...
View full detailsAnti-Roll Bar Link for the rear anti-roll bar within the suspension stabiliser assembly. The link connects the end of the rear anti-roll bar to th...
View full detailsAnti-Roll Bar Link - Front - D2
Cam 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 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 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 detailsSpring Seat is the lower seat for the rear coil spring, forming the located surface that the base of the spring sits on. It positions and retains ...
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 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 detailsSkeleton Front Shock Absorber Turrets are the upper mounting towers for the front shock absorbers, bolting to the front chassis rails. The open tu...
View full detailsWheel Nut - retaining nut for the rear door-mounted spare wheel. This nut secures the spare wheel to its carrier on the rear door. Its seat is pro...
View full detailsHub Flange O-Ring for the rear axle drive flange. The O-ring seals the joint between the rear drive shaft flange and the hub, preventing oil leaka...
View full detailsExhaust Downpipe - De-Cat for the front section of the exhaust system, fitted downstream of the turbocharger outlet on TD5 diesel applications. Th...
View full detailsFuel Connector Block for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine (Euro III, later specification). The block is the central junction of the fuel...
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 detailsDouble Cardan Joint Kit rebuilds the front propshaft double cardan joint, restoring drive between the transfer box output and the front axle on Td5...
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 detailsSilicone Intercooler Hose Kit - a set of silicone charge-air hoses for the TD5 turbo and intercooler circuit, replacing the standard rubber hoses t...
View full detailsIntermediate shaft lock nut LT230
Oil Cooler Hose Pipe - RH, Transmission in the automatic transmission oil cooling circuit. This is the right-hand pipe that carries automatic tran...
View full detailsGearbox 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 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 detailsSnatch Block - a winch recovery pulley used to redirect a winch line or to double its effective pulling capacity. Rated for a 10-tonne working load...
View full detailsGearbox 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 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.