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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.
Spring Seat is the lower seat for the rear coil spring, forming the located surface that the base of the spring sits on. It positions and retains ...
View full detailsBolt - a hexagonal-head bolt with a 5/16" UNC (Unified Coarse) imperial thread and a 3/4" length. Used as an engine-assembly fixing, including cams...
View full detailsHandbrake Shoe Set for the transmission handbrake. Part of the transfer-box-mounted drum parking brake. The shoes expand against the inside of the...
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 is an M8 x 80 mm threaded fastener used to clamp two components together at a bolted joint. It is tightened into a threaded hole or secured w...
View full detailsSkeleton Front Shock Absorber Turrets are the upper mounting towers for the front shock absorbers, bolting to the front chassis rails. The open tu...
View full detailsWheel Nut - retaining nut for the rear door-mounted spare wheel. This nut secures the spare wheel to its carrier on the rear door. Its seat is pro...
View full detailsSteering Box Assembly - LHD is the power-assisted recirculating-ball steering box, in the left-hand-drive configuration. It is the central unit of...
View full detailsThermostat housing replacement
Fuel Connector Block for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine (Euro III, later specification). The block is the central junction of the fuel...
View full detailsTiming Chain Guide for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, part of the timing chain drive assembly at the front of the engine. The guide runs al...
View full detailsCLUTCH KIT - COVER + PLATE + BEARING - TD5 - D2/DEF 83-06
External Circlip for the R380 manual gearbox selector yoke. The circlip locates in the groove on the selector yoke and retains it in position with...
View full detailsAirflow sensor 4L V-8 engines
Cylinder Head Bolt (Long) for the V8 petrol engine, securing the cylinder head to the engine block. This is the longer of the two head bolt length...
View full detailsCylinder Head Bolt (Short) for the V8 petrol engine, securing the cylinder head to the engine block. This is the shorter of the two head bolt leng...
View full detailsUpgrade your Land Rover Discovery 2 with this heavy-duty front winch bumper, designed for strength, durability, and off-road capability. Constructe...
View full detailsGaiter Retrim Kit - a three-piece set of replacement lever gaiters for the centre console. The kit re-covers the three transmission-tunnel levers ...
View full detailsRear Air Spring Conversion Kit replaces the rear air suspension with conventional coil springs. It removes the self-levelling air springs from the...
View full detailsWindow Regulator Motor - LH is the electric drive motor for the left-hand window regulator assembly. Mounted directly to the regulator mechanism, ...
View full detailsMud Flap for the left-hand side, covering both the front and rear wheel positions. Part of the exterior body protection. Fitted behind the wheel a...
View full detailsMain Switch - heavy-duty main electrical switch rated at 1000A. Switches the primary high-current circuit, suited to continuous heavy-duty loads.
Hydraulic Tappet fitted within the V8 petrol engine valve train, where it maintains zero valve clearance automatically. Engine oil pressure fills ...
View full detailsBonnet Grommet is a rubber grommet fitted within the bonnet assembly. It lines the aperture through which the bonnet prop rod or release mechanism...
View full detailsSeat yoke
Differential Pinion Bearing Spacer used in the axle differential assembly across a broad range of Land Rover models from 1965 onwards. This spacer...
View full detailsSilicone Intercooler Hose Kit - a set of silicone charge-air hoses for the TD5 turbo and intercooler circuit, replacing the standard rubber hoses t...
View full detailsDial Illumination Bulb for the climate control panel, providing backlighting for the heating and ventilation controls. It seats behind the switch ...
View full detailsTrim Rivet, an 8 x 20mm plastic drive (pin-type) rivet used to secure trim panels and mouldings to the body, typically wheel arch trims, bumpers an...
View full detailsClutch Slave Cylinder Bleed Screw for the hydraulic clutch release circuit. It threads into the clutch slave cylinder, at the highest point of the ...
View full detailsRadio Remote Control Receiver - 433MHz unit for the Discovery 2 central locking and alarm system. Fitted in the roof headlining, this receiver pic...
View full detailsLED Side Repeater is an amber side repeater lamp within the exterior signalling circuit, mounted in the front wing aperture. Each lamp provides la...
View full detailsFront Left-Hand Indicator Lamp Assembly for the pre-facelift Discovery 2 (1999-2002). This amber turn signal lamp unit is mounted at the front lef...
View full detailsFuel Pipe Assembly forming the vent lines of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel fuel system. The vent pipework carries fuel vapour away from the...
View full detailsIntermediate shaft lock nut LT230
Oil Cooler Hose Pipe - RH, Transmission in the automatic transmission oil cooling circuit. This is the right-hand pipe that carries automatic tran...
View full detailsSnatch Block - a winch recovery pulley used to redirect a winch line or to double its effective pulling capacity. Rated for a 10-tonne working load...
View full detailsWasher Dowty sealing washer for the Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) hydraulic anti-roll system. It seals the pipe-to-actuator union, fitting at...
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 detailsO-Ring for the power steering hydraulic circuit, sealing a connection within the pressurised steering fluid system. This is the green, thin-sectio...
View full detailsFuel Cooler for the diesel fuel return circuit. Mounted in the return line between the fuel injection system and the tank, it dissipates heat pick...
View full detailsSpring Washer, M8, a split ring washer used with M8 bolts and nuts to prevent fastener loosening caused by vibration and cyclical loading. The spl...
View full detailsHead Gasket - TD5 - 1-Hole seals the joint between the cylinder head and cylinder block on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The 1-hole...
View full detailsFront Cover Bolt - M10 flanged hex bolt used to secure the engine front (timing) cover. It also serves as a general-purpose fixing at engine and dr...
View full detailsPanhard Rod Bolt - M16 × 70mm flanged hexagonal head. This bolt secures the panhard rod at its mounting bracket, retaining the rod that locates th...
View full detailsCup Plug (core plug) for the front face of the Rover V8 cylinder head. This pressed-steel cup plug seals the front casting gallery in the Rover 3....
View full detailsFestoon Bulb for interior lamps. A double-ended festoon bulb that locates between the sprung contacts of the courtesy, map and interior lamp housi...
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 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.