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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.
Propshaft Bolt - a fastener that secures the propshaft universal-joint flange to the differential drive flange within the driveline. It clamps the...
View full detailsOil Filter for Land Rover petrol and diesel engines, part of the engine lubrication circuit. This screw-on canister filter threads onto the filter...
View full detailsFront cover oil seal
Clutch Release Staple is the spring retaining clip that secures the clutch release bearing assembly to the clutch fork, holding the bearing in posi...
View full detailsExhaust Gasket - V8 for the exhaust downpipe assembly on V8 petrol engines. This gasket seals the flange joint at the exhaust downpipe, maintainin...
View full detailsFir Tree Fastener in light grey, for the roof trim and headlining assembly. Push-fit fastener that secures roof trim panels and headlining ancilla...
View full detailsCopper Sealing Washer for the oil drain plug of the LT77 and R380 manual gearboxes. The washer forms a leak-free seal between the drain plug and t...
View full detailsAutomatic Transmission Oil Screen Kit for the ZF 4-speed automatic transmission, serving the fluid filtration circuit within the transmission sump....
View full detailsDrain Plug for differential casings and LT230 transfer boxes. The tapered plug seals the oil drain, fill, and level holes in differential and axle...
View full detailsRocker Cover Gasket for the Rover V8 petrol engine, sealing the rocker (valve) cover to the cylinder head. The gasket seats between the cover flan...
View full detailsFiller Plug sealing the fill and bleed point of the engine cooling system, fitted to the thermostat housing and the radiator. This brass plug clos...
View full details4-Pin Relay is a multi-purpose electromechanical switching relay used throughout the vehicle's electrical system, where a low-current control signa...
View full detailsExhaust Rubber Mounting suspends the exhaust system from the chassis, supporting the silencer and pipework at its mounting points. The rubber elem...
View full detailsWheel Nut - Hex for the road wheel mounting assembly. This hexagonal nut secures the road wheel to the hub, clamping the wheel against the hub fac...
View full detailsReverse 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 detailsTiming Chain for the Rover V8 petrol engine, part of the camshaft drive assembly located in the front timing cover. This single-row roller chain t...
View full detailsViscous Fan Coupling Spanner Set, a pair of thin-section spanners (32 mm and 36 mm) for removing and refitting the viscous fan coupling at the wate...
View full detailsWater Pump Gasket Seals the coolant pump to the engine within the cooling system of the Rover V8 petrol engine. It forms a coolant-tight joint bet...
View full detailsUniversal Joint for the propshaft, transmitting rotational drive between shaft sections while accommodating the angular movement of the driveline. ...
View full detailsHOLDER - BULB - SINGLE POLE - D1/D2/DEF ALL/F1/P38
Plenum Inlet Gasket seals the joint between the upper plenum chamber and the lower inlet manifold on the EFI Rover V8 engine. It forms the air-tig...
View full detailsWheel Spanner with a 27 mm socket, a hand tool for removing and refitting wheel nuts. Engages the 27 mm hexagon of the wheel nut to loosen or tigh...
View full detailsFitment All TD5 diesel models up to (VIN) 6A999999 All TD5 diesel models All V8 EFi petrol models 2.5L 6 Cyl BMW Diesel /4.0L and 4.6L EFI V8 P...
View full detailsFlanged Locking Nut, M10. General-purpose threaded fastener. The integral flange spreads the clamp load over a wider bearing area, removing the ne...
View full detailsExhaust Manifold Gasket for the 4.0L and 4.6L EFi V8 petrol engine. This twin-port gasket seals the exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head joint at two...
View full detailsTransfer Box Output Flange Oil Seal is a radial shaft seal fitted at the output flange of the LT230 transfer box, sealing between the rotating outp...
View full detailsClutch Fork Clip secures the clutch arm rod to the release fork inside the gearbox bellhousing on LT77, LT85, and R380 5-speed manual gearboxes. T...
View full detailsJoint washer
Speedo drive oil seal LT230
Hydraulic Tappet fitted within the V8 petrol engine valve train, where it maintains zero valve clearance automatically. Engine oil pressure fills ...
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 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 detailsCoolant Expansion Tank Cap rated at 1.4 bar, fitted to the expansion (header) tank of the engine cooling system. The cap seals the expansion tank ...
View full detailsGrommet
This camshaft sprocket is designed for Land Rover V8 engines, providing precise timing and reliable performance.
Fuel Tank Locking Ring for the fuel pump and sender unit assembly. This ring secures the fuel pump and sender unit in the top of the fuel tank, pr...
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 detailsMirror Adapter for the exterior door mirror assembly. This adaptor forms the interface between the mirror glass and the mirror body, locating the ...
View full detailsBrake Caliper for the rear braking assembly, mounted on the right-hand side. The caliper houses the piston and hydraulic fluid inlet, converting p...
View full detailsFlange Bolt is an M8 hexagon flange bolt with a 40 mm shank length. The integral flange beneath the head spreads clamping load over a wider bearin...
View full detailsHeadlight Bulb – H4 – 12V 60/55W is a dual-filament halogen headlamp bulb for headlamp units that take the standard H4 fitting. It carries both the...
View full detailsBrake Caliper for the rear braking assembly, mounted on the left-hand side. The caliper houses the piston and hydraulic fluid inlet, converting pr...
View full detailsCapless Wedge Bulb, 12V 1.2W, for instrument, facia, clock and cigar-lighter illumination. The glass wedge base pushes directly into the panel hol...
View full detailsAir spring clip P38, D2
Nut - M24 x 1.5mm is a hexagonal fixing nut with an M24 fine-pitch thread (1.5mm pitch). The 1.5mm fine pitch gives more precise clamping and grea...
View full detailsLower Ball Joint - Front Hub for the front axle steering knuckle (swivel housing) assembly. The knuckle pivots on an upper and a lower ball joint;...
View full detailsFront Cover Gasket sealing the engine front cover to the cylinder block on the V8 EFI petrol engine. The gasket forms the joint between the timing...
View full detailsSpring Washer - M6 single-coil spring lock washer. Fitted beneath a nut or bolt head, the split single-coil section bears against the fastener to ...
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.