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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.
Gear Lever Spring for the manual gearbox gear change mechanism, providing the 5th gear selector bias. It works within the gear lever remote housing...
View full detailsInlet 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 detailsGearbox Mainshaft Oil Seal, fitted where the mainshaft passes through the gearbox casing on the 5-speed manual transmission. It runs against the r...
View full detailsAutomatic Transmission Shaft is a coupling shaft within the ZF 4-speed automatic gearbox assembly. This shaft transmits drive between internal gea...
View full detailsGlass Channel - Rear Side Door is the run channel within the rear side door that guides the door glass along its travel and weatherseals it against...
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 detailsSwivel Recovery Eye Rotating recovery point that bolts through the recovery-point holes in a winch bumper, providing a secure anchor for a shackle ...
View full detailsSelf Tapping Screw for use in Land Rover body, chassis, and hardware applications.
Thrust Washer is a 1.25mm selective thrust washer for the centre differential of the LT230 transfer box. It sets the end-float of the centre diffe...
View full detailsFixing Screw used in the flywheel, drive plate and clutch assembly. It is one of the threaded fasteners securing the flywheel or automatic drive p...
View full detailsElectronic Differential Lock (E-Locker) replaces the standard open differential assembly within the axle, providing driver-selectable full differen...
View full detailsDowel used for the precise location and alignment of the front cover to the cylinder block on Rover V8 engines. These dowels ensure the front cove...
View full detailsKinetic Recovery Rope - vehicle recovery accessory for extracting a bogged or stuck vehicle. Unlike a static strap, a kinetic rope stretches under...
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 detailsTerrafirma medium load rear springs (pair) 90/D1/RRC
Piston 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 detailsGearbox Sump Gasket for the ZF 4-speed automatic transmission, sealing the joint between the transmission oil pan (sump) and the gearbox casing. T...
View full detailsTowing Jaw rated to 3.5 tonnes, part of the towing/pintle hitch assembly. It provides the jaw coupling for trailer and recovery towing, mounting t...
View full detailsSpherical 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
Thrust Washer for the differential assembly within the LT230 transfer box. This 1.35mm thrust washer sits within the LT230 centre differential, co...
View full detailsFront flange LT230
Gasket
Power Steering & ACE Pump Pulley mounts to the hydraulic pump drive shaft and is turned by the engine's auxiliary drive belt. Drives the power...
View full detailsStepper Motor for the V8 EFI petrol engine, part of the idle air control system on the intake plenum. Acts as the idle air control valve, metering...
View full detailsCamshaft 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 detailsCrankshaft Main Bearing Cap Cross-Bolt Seal Washer for the Rover V8 petrol engine. This 19mm diameter seal washer seals the main bearing cap cross...
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 detailsTowing Bracket Slider is the sliding tongue section of a Dixon Bate adjustable towing bracket, which sets and locks the hitch at the required heigh...
View full detailsLED Driving Light - round auxiliary driving light with a 4" (100mm) diameter housing and 50W LED output. Intended for external mounting as a suppl...
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 Pedal Rubber Pad for vehicles with automatic transmission. Fitted over the brake pedal arm in the pedal box assembly, this slip-resistant ru...
View full detailsTorx Flanged Screw - Front Door Latch Assembly for the front door latch mechanism. This Torx-head flanged screw secures the front door latch assem...
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 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 detailsEngine Plug is a core (welch) plug that seals the casting holes in the engine. Fitted to the cylinder block, cylinder head water jacket and inlet ...
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 detailsEdge Clip - Door Lock Mechanism with various applications across Land Rover Series, Defender, Discovery 1, and Range Rover Classic models. This sp...
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 detailsInjector O-Ring - a sealing ring for the fuel injectors in the electronic fuel injection system. It seals the injector where it locates in its bore...
View full detailsPipe Clamp for the engine oil cooler pipe circuit. This clamp plate secures the oil cooler pipes in the engine bay, restraining them against vibra...
View full detailsLamp Kit - H4 Universal - 12V is a spare bulb and fuse kit for 12V vehicles fitted with H4 headlamp bulbs. It provides replacement bulbs for the m...
View full detailsChannel glass front door. - Discovery1 from (VIN) MA137190 onwards, - RRclassic 4-door from (VIN) MA659911 onwards. Also fits Discovery2 front LH ...
View full detailsCigar Lighter Assembly - facia-mounted 12V cigar lighter, comprising the socket body and the heating element that seats in it. The element is push...
View full detailsSwitch mounting bracket for a single differential lock switch, forming part of the electric locking differential control circuit. The bracket give...
View full detailsSwitch mounting bracket for two differential lock switches, forming part of the electric locking differential control circuit. The bracket gives b...
View full detailsPanhard Rod Bush Kit - replacement polyurethane bush set for heavy-duty adjustable Panhard rods, within the axle lateral-location assembly. The Pa...
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.