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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.
Oil 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 detailsSwivel Housing Grease for the front axle swivel assembly, supplied as a single pre-measured one-shot sachet. The sachet delivers the correct charg...
View full detailsNyloc Nut with a 3/8" UNF thread, used to secure propshaft flange bolts. A nylon insert set into the crown of the nut deforms over the bolt thread...
View full detailsPropshaft Bolt - a fastener that secures the propshaft universal-joint flange to the differential drive flange within the driveline. It clamps the...
View full detailsCrankshaft Spigot Bush is the clutch pilot bush that presses into the rear face of the crankshaft, between the engine and the clutch. It supports ...
View full detailsClutch Release Bearing installed within the Clutch & Flywheel Assembly, operating between the clutch release fork and the clutch cover diaphrag...
View full detailsFront cover oil seal
Oil 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 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 detailsHylomar Hylosil 100 is a neutral-curing RTV silicone sealant for gasketing, sealing and bonding in automotive and engineering applications. It cure...
View full detailsStop/Tail Light Bulb - 12V 5/21W (trade reference 380) for rear lamp assemblies. This dual-filament bayonet bulb (BAY15d base) provides 5W tail li...
View full detailsNyloc Nut with a 3/8" UNF thread and a 12 mm across-flats hex, in the full-height (thick) form. A nylon insert set into the crown of the nut defor...
View full detailsGasket and Seal Kit for the LT230 transfer box, supplying the gaskets and seals needed to reseal the casing on overhaul. Used when the transfer bo...
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 detailsHylomar Universal Blue is a non-setting gasket jointing compound for use on gaskets and machined metal joint faces in automotive and engineering ap...
View full detailsInlet Manifold Gasket for the V8 petrol engine, forming the seal between the central inlet manifold casting and the cylinder head intake faces. It...
View full detailsReverse Lamp Bulb - a 21W 12V single-filament incandescent bulb (type P21W) with a BA15s single-contact bayonet cap, fitted to the rear lamp assemb...
View full detailsSplit Pin locks a castellated (slotted) nut in place, passing through the nut slots and a cross-drilled hole in the shaft to stop the nut working l...
View full detailsUniversal Joint for the propshaft, transmitting rotational drive between shaft sections while accommodating the angular movement of the driveline. ...
View full detailsDifferential Carrier Gasket for the Rover-type axle assembly. The gasket seals the differential carrier housing against the axle casing at the cen...
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 detailsNyloc Nut with an M10 thread - the nylon-insert locking nut used on U-bolt fixings. A nylon collar set into the top of the nut grips the bolt thre...
View full detailsCopper Sealing Washer used across a wide range of sealing applications on Land Rover vehicles. This soft copper washer provides a reliable, leak-f...
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 detailsGear Oil - EP80W90 extreme-pressure gear lubricant for manual gearboxes, transfer cases, and axle drives. The EP80W90 grade combines extreme-press...
View full detailsUniversal Joint for the propshaft, transmitting rotational drive between shaft sections while accommodating the angular movement of the driveline. ...
View full detailsCuNiFer Brake Pipe, 3/16" outer diameter, supplied for the brake hydraulic circuit. The copper-nickel alloy resists corrosion and is soft enough to...
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 detailsInlet Manifold Seal for the V8 petrol induction system, straight pattern. The seal closes the joint between the underside of the inlet manifold an...
View full detailsOil Pump Gasket for the Rover V8 petrol engine lubrication system. This gasket seals the oil pump to its mating face, maintaining oil pressure and...
View full detailsClutch Fork Insert is the nylon insulator that fits over the clutch fork pivot pin inside the bellhousing, cushioning the fork at its fulcrum point...
View full detailsPop Rivet (blind rivet) for fastening panels, trim and brackets where access is only available from one side. The rivet is fitted into a drilled h...
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 detailsNut - M6 is a plain M6 hexagonal nut used as a general-purpose threaded fastener throughout the chassis, body and mechanical assemblies. It tighte...
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 detailsBrake Pipe Union - a male tube-nut fitting that secures a flared 3/16" (4.75mm) hydraulic pipe end into a female union, T-piece or cylinder port. ...
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 detailsTaper Roller Bearing - Diff Pinion - Outer is the outer pinion bearing in the differential final drive assembly, supporting the pinion shaft where ...
View full detailsHydraulic Tappet fitted within the V8 petrol engine valve train, where it maintains zero valve clearance automatically. Engine oil pressure fills ...
View full detailsBrake Pipe Union - a female union fitting for 3/16" (4.75mm) hydraulic brake pipe, with an M10 x 1mm thread. Machined from brass, it threads onto ...
View full detailsThis camshaft sprocket is designed for Land Rover V8 engines, providing precise timing and reliable performance.
Flange Head Screw, metric M6 x 20 mm. The integral flange beneath the hex head spreads the clamping load over a wider area and helps resist looseni...
View full detailsPropshaft Bolt Kit - Rear is a driveline fixing set for securing the rear propeller shaft at its flange connections. The kit provides the correct-...
View full detailsClutch release fork kit used within the manual transmission clutch release mechanism. The release fork operates in the clutch housing and transfers...
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 detailsNyloc Nut with an M16 thread - a nylon-insert locking nut used on heavily loaded suspension and driveline fixings. A nylon collar set into the top...
View full detailsSplit Pin Assortment A 280-piece assortment of split pins (cotter pins) in a range of sizes, supplied as a workshop set. Split pins secure castell...
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.