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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.
Inlet 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 detailsHigh Note Horn - the higher-pitched element of the dual-tone warning horn assembly. Mounted behind the front grille or valance and paired with a l...
View full detailsAutomatic Transmission Shift Solenoid Assembly - part of the gearbox hydraulic control system. Mounts on the valve body inside the automatic trans...
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 detailsFloor Mat Set — moulded rubber floor mats for the front footwells, protecting the cabin floor and carpet. The tailored rubber mats sit in the driv...
View full detailsElectronic Differential Lock (E-Locker) replaces the standard open differential assembly within the axle, providing driver-selectable full differen...
View full detailsPoly Bush Set A front and rear set of polyurethane suspension bushes that replace the original rubber bushes on the chassis and suspension. Polyure...
View full detailsBrake servo
Adjustable Panhard Rod - Long - lateral axle locating link within the suspension assembly, supplied in the longer length variant. The Panhard rod ...
View full detailsWatts Linkage Bolt is an M14 fastener used in the rear suspension. It secures the Watts linkage to the rear axle, and is used in the same specific...
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 detailsPolyurethane Bush Kit - a complete-vehicle suspension bush set that replaces the rubber mounting bushes throughout the axle-location linkages. The...
View full detailsACE Hose is the suction hose within the Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) hydraulic circuit. It carries fluid from the ACE reservoir to the inlet...
View full detailsFront Fender Assembly - Discovery 2 - LH
Bumper Bracket is a front bumper mounting bracket that secures the front bumper to the vehicle chassis. The bracket bolts to the front of the chas...
View full detailsAutogear Power Syn 75W90 5L
Crankshaft Position Sensor monitors crankshaft speed and position on V8 EFi petrol engines with automatic transmission. Mounted at the flywheel re...
View full detailsTerrafirma medium load rear springs (pair) 90/D1/RRC
Compressor A/C & - TD5 P38 4.6
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 detailsRadius Arm Bush - Rear for the rear radius arm. The bush is pressed into the radius arm eye and forms the compliant joint between the radius arm a...
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 detailsBrake Caliper Piston for the front hydraulic disc brake assembly. The piston operates within the caliper bore and transmits hydraulic pressure fro...
View full detailsPower Steering Hose is the low-pressure return line of the power steering hydraulic circuit, carrying fluid from the steering box back to the reser...
View full detailsBody Mount - To Chassis Frame is a rubber isolation mount positioned at one of the body-to-chassis attachment points. The mount cushions the body ...
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 detailsClutch Cover - 4.0 V8 is the pressure plate assembly in the clutch system. The clutch cover bolts to the flywheel and clamps the clutch driven pla...
View full detailsAlternator, 120A, for the 2.5L Td5 diesel - the charging-system unit that supplies the vehicle's electrical power and recharges the battery. Belt-...
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 detailsHydraulic Lash Adjuster installed within the valve train assembly of Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engines, positioned between the camshaft and ...
View full detailsAir Suspension Pipe Collet for the ACE (Active Cornering Enhancement) system on the Discovery 2. Push-fit retaining clip that locks the air pipe s...
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 detailsFront Coil Spring - Medium Load for the Discovery 2 front suspension assembly. The spring mounts between the front axle spring pan and the chassis...
View full detailsRear Hub Assembly with ABS Sensor for the rear axle. The assembly comprises the wheel hub with integral bearing, the ABS wheel speed sensor and th...
View full detailsAutomatic Transmission Sump Plug Sealing Washer in aluminium. This sealing washer fits between the sump plug and the valve block mating face, prov...
View full detailsBolt, M10 x 30mm, used to secure the upper mounting bracket of the suspension damper. It fastens the shock absorber upper mount bracket at the fro...
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 detailsBump Stop Kit for the suspension, supplied as a set of four standard-height bump stops. The bump stop limits axle-to-chassis travel at full suspen...
View full detailsPlastic Washer - a plastic washer used at the radiator cowl (fan shroud) mounting in the cooling system. It sits under the fixing that secures the...
View full detailsRadiator Assembly for the V8 petrol engine cooling circuit. This radiator assembly is the primary heat exchanger in the engine cooling system. Coo...
View full detailsLead High Tension Number 1
Relay - Normally Open is a plug-in make-contact relay used in the vehicle fuse and relay panel. The relay closes its high-current main contacts on...
View full detailsVacuum Solenoid for the secondary air injection (SAI) system on the V8 EFI petrol engine. The solenoid is switched by the engine control module an...
View full detailsH7 Halogen Bulb - 12V 55W headlamp bulb. H7 is a single-filament halogen capsule on a PX26d base, serving the dipped or main beam function dependi...
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.