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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.
Flanged Screw - M6 × 12mm is a metric flanged-head fastener used in body, chassis, and electrical component assembly points on Land Rover vehicles....
View full detailsHead Gasket Set - V8
Detent Spring for the LT77 and R380 manual gearbox gear change mechanism. This spring forms part of the selector detent assembly within the gearbo...
View full detailsRocker Arm for the rocker shaft valvetrain assembly of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The rocker arm pivots on the rocker shaft and transmits the lif...
View full detailsStarter Motor for V8 petrol engines, operating within the engine electrical starting system. The solenoid-actuated pinion engages the flywheel rin...
View full detailsO-Ring for the fluid suction pipe of the ZF four-speed automatic transmission. Seals the joint at the suction (pick-up) pipe that draws automatic ...
View full detailsLayshaft Bearing for the LT77 and R380 5-speed manual gearbox fitted to the Defender, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, and Range Rover P38. The layshaft ...
View full detailsLayshaft Taper Roller Bearing supports the front of the layshaft in the manual gearbox. This is the grooved front bearing, sized 31.75 x 62.0 mm. ...
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 detailsPropshaft Gaiter (Sliding Joint) is the flexible rubber boot that seals the sliding splined joint of the propshaft in the drivetrain. The sliding ...
View full detailsBrake Union Washer is a sealing washer for hydraulic brake line connections. It seals the joint at a brake pipe or flexible hose union, fitting be...
View full detailsDowel - Bell Housing Alignment in the gearbox/engine interface assembly. This dowel locates the bell housing accurately relative to the engine blo...
View full detailsBanjo Bolt secures the breather pipe to an axle, gearbox or transfer case housing. The bolt is drilled through its shank and head so that, clamped...
View full detailsLand Rover Oval Name Badge - exterior identification emblem carrying the Land Rover name in gold lettering on a green ground. Fitted to the front ...
View full detailsNeedle Bearing is an internal roller bearing used within the LT77 5-speed and R380 5-speed manual gearbox assemblies. Needle roller bearings of th...
View full detailsBrake Caliper - front left-hand caliper in the front disc brake assembly. Under hydraulic pressure from the brake circuit, its pistons clamp the b...
View full detailsConnecting Rod Bolt for the Rover V8 EFI petrol engine, part of the connecting rod assembly in the engine bottom end. The bolt clamps the connecti...
View full detailsFastener - black plastic drive-type (fir tree) push-in fastener used throughout the vehicle to secure body trim panels, interior linings, underbonn...
View full detailsScrew 3/8" UNC x 1-1/2" used to secure the starter motor to the engine block on Rover V8 petrol engine applications. This is a 3/8 inch Unified Nat...
View full detailsBaulk Ring for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox synchromesh assembly. The baulk ring (also known as the synchromesh ring) is the friction cone elem...
View full detailsCrankshaft Bolt is the retaining bolt that secures the pulley and damper assembly to the nose of the crankshaft on the V8 petrol engine. Threaded ...
View full detailsYoke Transmission
Layshaft Bearing for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. This taper roller bearing supports the layshaft (countershaft) within the gearbox casing, ...
View full detailsFlanged Bolt - an M6 x 25mm hexagon-head bolt with an integral flange formed beneath the head. The flange provides a wide bearing face that spread...
View full detailsClevis pin
Flange Bolt is an M8 x 55 mm bolt with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads clamp load across the joint face and acts as a buil...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw - a No. 8 x 1/2" self-tapping screw used as a body-trim fixing. It secures body trim panel brackets, headlamp finisher panels a...
View full detailsFlange Bolt is an M8 x 70 mm bolt with an integral flange beneath the head. The flange spreads clamp load across the joint face and acts as a buil...
View full detailsShock Absorber Washer Retaining washer for the rear shock absorber lower mounting. Part of the rear suspension assembly, it locates over the lower...
View full detailsBolt - M6 x 80mm is a metric threaded fastener with a 6 mm nominal thread diameter and an 80 mm shank length. It secures bolted joints where an M6...
View full detailsAutomatic Transmission Oil Screen for the ZF 4-speed automatic transmission, fitted within the transmission oil sump. The screen filters the autom...
View full detailsOil Seal Collar for the R380 manual gearbox. The collar fits over the output shaft and provides the hardened running surface against which the gea...
View full detailsValve Stem Seal for the Rover V8 engine, part of the cylinder head valve train. The seal fits over the top of the valve stem where it passes throu...
View full detailsAutomatic Gearbox Sump Plug - the threaded plug that seals the drain point on the ZF automatic transmission oil pan. Removed to drain the transmis...
View full detailsDiscovery 2 en Range Rover P38: revisieset remklauwen voorzijde.
Drag Link Ball Joint (Short) is a steering linkage joint fitted at the short end of the drag link, within the steering track-rod circuit. It forms...
View full detailsPiston Ring Set - a ring set for one piston of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The set comprises the compression rings and the oil control ring that s...
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 detailsDrag Link Ball Joint (Short) is a steering linkage joint fitted at the short end of the drag link, within the steering track-rod circuit. It forms...
View full detailsBlade Fuse - 25A for Land Rover electrical systems. This 25A blade fuse protects individual circuits in the vehicle fuse box from overcurrent damage.
Big End Bearing Set — connecting-rod (big-end) bearing shells for the V8 engine bottom end. The shells sit between the connecting-rod big-end bore...
View full detailsNyloc Nut - M16 for use in the front axle steering knuckle assembly. This M16 self-locking nut uses a nylon insert to provide prevailing-torque re...
View full detailsOil Pressure Switch for the V8 petrol engine. The switch monitors oil pressure in the engine lubrication circuit and activates the instrument clus...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw - a No. 10 x 1/2" self-tapping screw used as a general-purpose fixing. The self-tapping thread cuts its own mating thread as th...
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 detailsNeedle Roller Bearing for the manual gearbox mainshaft. The bearing carries a constant-mesh mainshaft gear, letting it spin freely on the mainshaf...
View full detailsCamshaft Bearing Set for the Rover V8 petrol engine. This set provides the bearing surfaces on which the camshaft journals run within the cylinder...
View full detailsCamshaft Bearing Set for the Rover V8 petrol engine. This set provides the bearing surfaces on which the camshaft journals run within the cylinder...
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.