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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.
Crankshaft 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 detailsFuel Connector Block Gasket for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder diesel engine, sealing the fuel connector block to the engine within the fuel pressure r...
View full detailsCentrifuge Oil Drain Pipe Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Seals the oil drain pipe at the engine's centrifugal oil cleaner...
View full detailsFront Spring Spacers fit between the front axle and the base of the front coil spring to raise the spring mounting point. The spacers are 50mm (2 ...
View full detailsRear Crankshaft Oil Seal seated in the crankshaft rear oil seal housing at the back of the cylinder block, sealing the point where the crankshaft e...
View full detailsEngine Coolant, pre-mixed for use in the engine cooling system. It circulates through the radiator, water pump and heater circuit to regulate opera...
View full detailsWindscreen Finisher - the exterior trim moulding that finishes the upper edge of the front windscreen. Covers the top windscreen seal and the join...
View full detailsABS Sensor - Front for the wheel speed sensing circuit on the front axle. This is the short-type sensor, terminating directly in a connector. The ...
View full detailsCirclip - Output Shaft Flange used within the transfer box output flange assembly to retain the output shaft bearing and associated components in p...
View full detailsDrop Arm - Steering Box Output is installed on the steering box sector shaft within the power-assisted steering assembly. This component converts ...
View full detailsInterior Trim Fixing Clip used within body and interior trim assemblies. This clip secures trim panels, insulation sections, ducting, and fascia c...
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 detailsFuel Tank Breather Hose for the fuel filler and tank ventilation circuit. Connects the fuel tank to the filler neck, venting the tank so that air ...
View full detailsFlanged Screw - M6 × 12mm is a metric flanged-head fastener used in body, chassis, and electrical component assembly points on Land Rover vehicles....
View full detailsDoor Glass Channel for the side door glass assembly. The channel locates within the door frame and guides the window glass along its travel as it i...
View full detailsPanhard Rod Bolt for securing the panhard rod to its axle bracket or chassis mount. This is a flanged hex bolt, M16 x 75mm. The integral flange di...
View full detailsDetent Spring for the LT77 and R380 manual gearbox gear change mechanism. This spring forms part of the selector detent assembly within the gearbo...
View full detailsExtended Anti-Roll Bar Link for the left-hand side of the suspension, designed for use on vehicles with 2 to 3 inches of suspension lift. The stan...
View full detailsGlow Plug
Body Rivet - a mechanical fastener used within the body and panel assembly to join thin sheet metal, trim and stowage fittings. Nominal size 3/16"...
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 detailsABS Modulator Switch Repair Kit serves the four-wheel anti-lock braking system, replacing the shuttle valve switch on the ABS modulator. The modul...
View full detailsFlexible Brake Hose for the rear right-hand side, part of the hydraulic braking circuit. The hose forms the flexible link between the rigid brake ...
View full detailsFlexible Brake Hose for the rear left-hand side, part of the hydraulic braking circuit. The hose forms the flexible link between the rigid brake p...
View full detailsRide Height Sensor - rear suspension height sensor for the self-levelling air suspension system. The sensor measures the position of the axle rela...
View full detailsSuspension Bush - the outer pivot bush for the rear Watts linkage transverse link. The Watts linkage locates the rear axle laterally while permitt...
View full detailsRadius Arm Bush for the front radius arm within the coil-sprung suspension assembly. The bush carries the radius arm at its chassis mounting. The ...
View full detailsCoolant Hose connecting the radiator to the expansion tank. Part of the engine cooling circuit, this hose links the radiator to the coolant expans...
View full detailsO-Ring for the fluid suction pipe of the ZF four-speed automatic transmission. Seals the joint at the suction (pick-up) pipe that draws automatic ...
View full detailsLayshaft Bearing for the LT77 and R380 5-speed manual gearbox fitted to the Defender, Discovery 1, Discovery 2, and Range Rover P38. The layshaft ...
View full detailsBonnet Decal - Silver - self-adhesive exterior decal applied to the bonnet, finished in silver.
O-Ring for the fuel injector harness assembly on the Td5 2.5L 5-Cylinder Turbo Diesel engine. This O-ring provides a seal within the fuel injector...
View full detailsCylinder Head Dowel - Plastic is a locating pin fitted at the mating face between the cylinder block and cylinder head in the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder t...
View full detailsLayshaft Taper Roller Bearing supports the front of the layshaft in the manual gearbox. This is the grooved front bearing, sized 31.75 x 62.0 mm. ...
View full detailsEGR Cooler Hose - Engine to Cooler is a coolant hose serving the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system. It carries engine coolant from the engine...
View full detailsPropshaft Gaiter (Sliding Joint) is the flexible rubber boot that seals the sliding splined joint of the propshaft in the drivetrain. The sliding ...
View full detailsCrankshaft Sensor Spacer for the Land Rover Td5 2.5-litre 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine in manual transmission applications. This spacer fits bet...
View full detailsGear Lever Spring for the manual gearbox gear change mechanism, providing the 1st/2nd selector bias. It works within the gear lever remote housing,...
View full detailsO-Ring - Diff Lock - LT230 provides the hydraulic seal at the differential lock mechanism and front output shaft location within the LT230 transfer...
View full detailsGear 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 detailsMainshaft Bearing supports the mainshaft within the LT230 transfer box, carrying the shaft's rotational loads and keeping it running true as drive ...
View full detailsCaged Captive Nut - an M8 nut held in a spring-steel cage that clips into a panel or bracket to provide a captive threaded fixing. It anchors the ...
View full detailsBrake Union Washer is a sealing washer for hydraulic brake line connections. It seals the joint at a brake pipe or flexible hose union, fitting be...
View full detailsBonnet Release Cable for the Discovery 2 bonnet release system. This cable connects the interior bonnet release handle (located in the driver's fo...
View full detailsExhaust Manifold Bolt for the Rover V8 petrol engine, threaded 3/8" UNC and 1 1/8" long. The bolt secures the exhaust manifold to the cylinder hea...
View full detailsO-Ring is a sealing ring used within the ZF 4-speed automatic gearbox and the LT230 transfer box. This O-ring seals fluid passages or housing inte...
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.