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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.
Brake Pad Kit - Caliper
Panhard Rod Bush - Front is a yellow polyurethane bush for the front panhard rod. The panhard rod is the transverse link that locates the front ax...
View full detailsSimulated Beadlock Steel Wheel in 8x16 with ET25 offset, part of the road wheel and tyre assembly. The rim carries a bolted outer ring that reprod...
View full detailsBrake Pad Front Ultimax
Synchro Spring Ring from the mainshaft synchroniser assembly of the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. The spring ring sits within the synchroniser h...
View full detailsBrake Pad - rear axle friction pad, part of the rear disc brake assembly. The pad locates in the caliper carrier and is clamped against the rotati...
View full detailsCoolant Outlet Elbow for the V8 petrol engine, part of the coolant outlet (water rail) at the front of the engine. The elbow takes coolant leaving...
View full detailsOil Feed Ring - mainshaft oil feed ring for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. Located on the gearbox mainshaft, it channels lubricating oil to t...
View full detailsEmergency Bulb and Fuse Kit - 12 volt, for vehicles using H4 headlamp bulbs. A compact set of replacement bulbs and fuses to carry in the vehicle,...
View full detailsIgnition Lead Set - V8 Thor
Oil Filter Guard - a protective shield fitted over the spin-on engine oil filter. It shields the oil filter canister from impact and debris thrown...
View full detailsKit - Caliper Brake Pad
Blade Fuse rated at 10 A, colour-coded red to match its rating. This standard automotive blade fuse plugs into the vehicle fuse box and protects it...
View full detailsAuto Transmission Service Kit - service kit for the ZF four-speed automatic gearbox, covering the internal oil filter and its sealing components. ...
View full detailsDoor Casing Stud - plastic push-fit stud used to secure interior trim panels to the door frame and body structure. The stud passes through the tri...
View full detailsFront brake pad set for the front disc brake calipers. The pads carry the friction material that the caliper pistons clamp against the brake disc ...
View full detailsBrake pad for the rear disc brake assembly. The pads locate in the rear caliper and are clamped hydraulically against the brake disc, converting t...
View full detailsOil Pump Gear Set - replacement gear set for the crankshaft-driven oil pump in the Rover V8 petrol engine lubrication system. The gears run in the...
View full detailsBrake Pad Set - Front - front service brake assembly, supplied as a complete axle set for both front wheels. The pads carry the friction material ...
View full detailsBrake Pad Set - Rear - rear service brake assembly, supplied as a complete axle set for both rear wheels. The pads carry the friction material tha...
View full detailsFifth Speed Gear - 19-tooth 5th driven gear for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. Mounts on the mainshaft and meshes with the layshaft to provid...
View full detailsOil Strainer for the LT77 and R380 five-speed manual gearboxes, located in the rear extension case. Filters the gearbox oil drawn by the internal ...
View full detailsDrive Plate (flexplate) couples the V8 petrol engine crankshaft to the automatic transmission torque converter. The drive plate bolts to the rear ...
View full detailsFlanged Screw - threaded fastener with an integral flange head that spreads the clamping load, used in vehicle assembly.
Valve Guide for the cylinder head valve train of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The guide is an interference fit in the cylinder head and locates the...
View full detailsValve Guide for the cylinder head valve train of the Rover V8 petrol engine. The guide is an interference fit in the cylinder head and locates the...
View full detailsCylinder Block Bolt - for the Rover V8 petrol engine. Threads into the cast cylinder block as part of the engine's structural assembly.
O-Ring that seals the oil cooler pipe and hose connections. It provides the seal at engine and transmission oil cooler unions, on manual and autom...
View full detailsThrottle body heater plate for the 4.0L and 4.6L EFi Rover V8 petrol engine, fitted to the underside of the throttle body. The plate carries engin...
View full detailsEngine coolant temperature sensor for the Bosch engine management system on the 4.0L and 4.6L EFi Rover V8 petrol engine. The sensor threads into ...
View full detailsThrottle Body Potentiometer is the throttle position sensor on the V8 EFi petrol engine. Mounted on the throttle body and driven by the throttle s...
View full detailsThrottle Body Potentiometer is the throttle position sensor on the V8 EFi petrol engine. Mounted on the throttle body and driven by the throttle s...
View full detailsEngine coolant temperature sensor for the Bosch engine management system on the 4.0L and 4.6L EFi Rover V8 petrol engine. The sensor threads into ...
View full detailsSealing washer for a threaded fitting in the engine lubrication circuit. The washer seats under the shoulder of the fitting and is compressed as t...
View full detailsBreather Hose forms part of the crankcase ventilation system on the V8 EFi petrol engine. It connects the rocker cover breather outlet to the indu...
View full detailsCamshaft Position Sensor for the V8 EFI petrol engine management system. Signals camshaft rotation to the engine management ECU, allowing it to id...
View full detailsCamshaft Position Sensor for the V8 EFI petrol engine management system. Signals camshaft rotation to the engine management ECU, allowing it to id...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.6L V8 high-compression EFI petrol engine. It runs within the cylinder bore as part of the piston and connecting rod assembly, tran...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.0L V8 EFI petrol engine, supplied without piston rings. Reciprocates within the cylinder bore, transmitting combustion pressure t...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.6L V8 EFI petrol engine, high-compression specification, supplied without piston rings. Reciprocates within the cylinder bore, tr...
View full detailsPiston for the 4.0L V8 EFI petrol engine, high-compression specification. Reciprocates within the cylinder bore, transmitting combustion pressure ...
View full detailsO-Ring is a sealing ring used on the V8 EFI petrol engine. It seals an engine sensor at its mounting, maintaining a leak-tight joint.
Valve Spring - V8 is a cylinder head valve spring for the Rover 3.5L and 3.9L V8 petrol engine. The valve spring seats between the cylinder head a...
View full detailsKey - Mainshaft
Transmission Brake Bolt for the transmission-mounted parking brake. The bolt secures a component of the transmission brake, which acts on the rear...
View full detailsH3 Halogen Bulb, 55W, single-filament. The H3 is a single-filament halogen capsule with a flying-lead connector, used in auxiliary lighting units ...
View full detailsRocker Shaft Spring for the Rover V8 valvetrain, fitted on the rocker shaft assembly. The spring acts as a spacer between adjacent rocker arms, ho...
View full detailsAnti-Squeal Shim - Set of 4 is a set of self-adhesive noise-dampening shims for disc brake pads. Each shim is cut to shape and bonded to the steel...
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.