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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.
Festoon Bulb for interior lamps. A double-ended festoon bulb that locates between the sprung contacts of the courtesy, map and interior lamp housi...
View full detailsCrankshaft Oil Seal - Rear seals the rear of the crankshaft where it leaves the cylinder block at the flywheel end, retaining oil within the bottom...
View full detailsDowel is a precision locating pin used to align mating components in the drivetrain, such as the bell housing, gearbox casing and flywheel or drive...
View full detailsOil cooler O-ring V8 small
Inlet 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 detailsMain Bearing Cap Bolt - a 1/2" UNC bolt that fastens a main bearing cap to the cylinder block on the Rover V8 engine. It clamps the main bearing c...
View full detailsFront Brake Caliper Guide Pin Set for the front disc brake calipers. The guide pins let the sliding caliper float on its carrier, so the caliper ca...
View full detailsConnecting Rod Bearing Set for the Rover V8 petrol engine. These are the big-end bearing shells that sit between the connecting rods and the cranks...
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 detailsStarter Motor for the 3.5L V8 petrol engine, operating in the engine starting circuit. When energised through the starter solenoid, the pinion is ...
View full detailsIdler Pulley - a smooth-faced guide pulley in the V8 auxiliary (serpentine) drive belt system. Mounted on a fixed pivot, it routes the accessory d...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut Key – Code A. Removal key for code-A locking wheel nuts. The key code is stamped on the original key and cannot be derived from t...
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 detailsTaper Roller Bearing - the mainshaft bearing used in the LT77 and R380 five-speed manual gearboxes, located at the rear of the primary pinion where...
View full detailsFront Brake Caliper for the right-hand side. The caliper straddles the front brake disc and houses the hydraulic pistons that force the brake pads ...
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 detailsSelf-Tapping Screw - Black is an M8 x 25mm self-tapping screw with a black finish. The self-tapping thread cuts its own mating thread as it is dri...
View full detailsHex Nut - M8 is a standard six-sided metric threaded fastener with an 8 mm nominal thread diameter. It threads onto a matching M8 bolt or stud to ...
View full detailsBreather Adaptor - a threaded fitting in the axle and transfer case ventilation (breather) system. It screws into the axle casing or transfer case...
View full detailsAir Flow Sensor - V8 is the mass air flow (MAF) sensor for the V8 EFI petrol engine, forming part of the air cleaner and intake assembly. Mounted ...
View full detailsFlange Bolt - M6 × 10mm is a metric flanged-head fastener used across a wide range of assembly points on Land Rover vehicles. The integrated flang...
View full detailsClevis Pin used to secure a clevis or yoke joint in a mechanical linkage. The pin passes through the yoke and mating rod end and is retained by a ...
View full detailsMainshaft Taper Roller Bearing supports the mainshaft at the 5th/reverse end of the R380 (and LT77) 5-speed manual gearbox. It carries the mainsha...
View full detailsFuel Injector for the EFI V8 petrol engine, part of the multi-point electronic fuel injection system. The injector is an electrically-operated sol...
View full detailsWater Rail O-Ring for the 4.0L and 4.6L V8 petrol engine, sealing a connection on the coolant water rail. The water rail distributes coolant acros...
View full detailsViscous unit
Relay
Clevis pin
O-ring
Camshaft Sprocket for the 4.0L and 4.6L V8 petrol engine, part of the timing drive at the front of the engine. It is driven by the timing chain fr...
View full detailsBolt Threaded fastener used within the exhaust system assembly.
Transfer Box Output Shaft Mud Shield fitted at the output shaft oil seal of the LT230 transfer box. The shield sits over the output shaft ahead of...
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 detailsRear Brake Caliper Seal Kit for rebuilding both rear brake calipers on the Discovery 2 and Range Rover P38, supplied as a pair to cover both sides ...
View full detailsBleed Screw for the hydraulic braking system. This bleed screw (bleed nipple) is fitted to brake calipers or wheel cylinders to allow hydraulic fl...
View full detailsWasher is a plain flat washer used as a general-purpose load-spreading fastening component, with a 6 mm internal diameter and a 15 mm outside diame...
View full detailsFuse rated at 15A for the vehicle electrical system. Fitted in the fusebox to protect a circuit rated at 15 amps, the fuse breaks the connection w...
View full detailsEngine Stud for the Rover V8 petrol engine, measuring 5/16" x 2-1/8" with a UNC/UNF dual thread form. The coarse UNC end threads into the engine c...
View full detailsRear Fog Lamp for the rear lighting circuit, providing the high-intensity red rear light used to make the vehicle conspicuous from behind in poor v...
View full detailsBolt & Lockwasher for securing the inlet manifold on the V8 petrol engine. Supplied as a bolt with its matching lockwasher. The imperial 5/16"...
View full detailsMudshield
Double Cardan Joint Kit for the Discovery 2 front propshaft. The Discovery 2 front propshaft uses a double cardan joint assembly incorporating thr...
View full detailsPipe and Hose Retaining Clip - Engine is a small-bore clip used to retain pipes and hoses at multiple points across the engine bay and fuel system ...
View full detailsEngine Coolant, pre-mixed for use in the engine cooling system. It circulates through the radiator, water pump and heater circuit to regulate opera...
View full detailsCirclip - Output Shaft Flange used within the transfer box output flange assembly to retain the output shaft bearing and associated components in p...
View full detailsInterior Trim Fixing Clip used within body and interior trim assemblies. This clip secures trim panels, insulation sections, ducting, and fascia c...
View full detailsCrankshaft Timing Chain Sprocket The drive sprocket mounted on the nose of the crankshaft within the timing chain drive of the Rover V8 petrol engi...
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.