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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.
Engine 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 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 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 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 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 detailsA/C fan assembly D2
Flanged 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 detailsTaper Roller Bearing - Diff Pinion - Outer is the outer pinion bearing in the differential final drive assembly, supporting the pinion shaft where ...
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 detailsManifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor, part of the engine management system. The MAP sensor measures the absolute pressure inside the intake man...
View full detailsCam Follower - a roller-type tappet operating in the engine valve train, between the camshaft and the pushrod. It rides on the camshaft lobe and t...
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 detailsDistributor Gear
Rocker 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 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 detailsRocker Arm - Steel - LH for the valve train of the Rover V8 engine, part of the Cylinder Head & Valve Train assembly. This steel rocker arm pi...
View full detailsScrew is a threaded fastener used to secure components during assembly.
Hook & Loop Fastening Strap for securing and bundling loose items within the vehicle interior, cargo area, or workshop. The strap wraps around ...
View full detailsProtective Coating Kit - Tintable (4 L) for applying a durable, textured surface coating to body panels, underbody areas, wheel arches, load beds, ...
View full detailsBolt - a 3/8" UNC x 2-3/4" bolt securing the rocker shaft and its oil baffle plate to the cylinder head on the Rover V8 engine. It clamps the rock...
View full detailsRocker Assembly Aluminium - LH
Kinetic Recovery Rope - vehicle recovery accessory for extracting a bogged or stuck vehicle. Unlike a static strap, a kinetic rope stretches under...
View full detailsConrod
Towing 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 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 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 detailsEdge Clip - Door Lock Mechanism with various applications across Land Rover Series, Defender, Discovery 1, and Range Rover Classic models. This sp...
View full detailsAutomatic Transmission Sump Plug Sealing Washer in aluminium. This sealing washer fits between the sump plug and the valve block mating face, prov...
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 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 detailsPropshaft UJ Silicone Sleeve fits over the rear propshaft universal joint on 63 mm diameter propshafts. It shields the joint from road dirt, grit a...
View full detailsFront Door Glass Guide is a moulded plastic guide that locates the front door drop glass within its window channel. Fitted inside the door frame, ...
View full detailsHex Nut - threaded fastener with a six-sided body for a standard spanner or socket.
Cam Follower - a roller-type tappet operating in the engine valve train, between the camshaft and the pushrod. It rides on the camshaft lobe and t...
View full detailsValve 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 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 detailsBattery - Wet Non-Spillable - sealed lead-acid starting and deep-cycle battery with dual terminals. Rated at 68 Ah with 1500 cranking amps. The pl...
View full detailsValve 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 detailsBlanking Plug is a rubber grommet used to seal unused 1-inch (25.4 mm) diameter holes in body panels, bulkheads and floor sections. The plug press...
View full detailsCore Plug for the rear of the camshaft bore in the V8 petrol cylinder block. The cup-type plug seals the machined opening at the rear of the camsh...
View full detailsCore Plug for the V8 petrol cylinder block and inlet manifold. The cup-type plug seals the casting core holes left in the coolant jacket after man...
View full detailsStarter Drive
The 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.