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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.
Screw - threaded fastener specified in two unrelated assemblies: securing components to the cylinder block of the 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engi...
View full detailsRear Brake Disc - solid (non-vented), cross-drilled and grooved - the rotating friction element of the rear disc brake assembly. The rear axle car...
View full detailsBrake Servo Vacuum Hose - moulded hose assembly in the brake vacuum circuit. The hose carries manifold depression from the inlet manifold to the b...
View full detailsGasket Sealant - a non-setting jointing compound to the Hylomar 2000 specification, used on engine and transmission joint faces where a liquid seal...
View full detailsPlain Washer from the anti-roll bar mounting hardware. It spreads the clamping load of the anti-roll bar fixing across the mounting face, protecti...
View full detailsOil Pressure Switch for the Rover V8 engine lubrication circuit. The switch threads into the engine oil gallery and closes below its set pressure ...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut for alloy road wheels. Fitted in place of one standard wheel nut per wheel, it uses a keyed pattern in place of the plain hexago...
View full detailsBrake Servo Seal - the O-ring that seals the joint between the brake master cylinder and the face of the vacuum servo in the hydraulic braking circ...
View full detailsKey Wheel Nut
Flywheel & Clutch Screw is a hexagonal-head fastener specified within the flywheel and clutch assembly of the V8 petrol engine with manual tran...
View full detailsBig End Bearing Set - a set of connecting rod (big end) bearing shells for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, supplied in 0.010 in oversi...
View full detailsMain Bearing Set - a complete set of crankshaft main bearing shells for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, supplied in 0.020 in oversize....
View full detailsBig End Bearing Set - a set of connecting rod (big end) bearing shells for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, supplied in 0.020 in oversi...
View full detailsMain Bearing Set for the crankshaft main journals of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, in 0.010 in oversize. The shells locate in the c...
View full detailsHexagonal Screw - sump pan retaining screw for the ZF four-speed automatic transmission. The screw passes through one of the pressed retaining pla...
View full detailsHexagonal Screw - sump pan retaining screw for the ZF four-speed automatic transmission. The screw passes through one of the pressed retaining pla...
View full detailsCorner Fixing Plate - pressed retaining plate for the automatic transmission sump pan, corner position. The sump pan on the ZF four-speed automati...
View full detailsStraight Fixing Plate - pressed retaining plate for the automatic transmission sump pan, straight (side) position. The sump pan on the ZF four-spe...
View full detailsCorner Fixing Plate - pressed retaining plate for the automatic transmission sump pan, corner position. The sump pan on the ZF four-speed automati...
View full detailsBlade Fuse rated at 30 A. Standard blade-type fuse for the vehicle fusebox. It protects a single circuit by melting its internal element when curr...
View full detailsShear Bolt for the steering column lock, securing the column lock housing to the steering column. The head is designed to shear off at a set torqu...
View full detailsBrake Pads - Ceramic - Front - ceramic-compound friction pads for the front disc brake caliper assembly, for the vented front disc installation. T...
View full detailsBrake Pad Set - Front - friction pads for the front disc brake caliper assembly, for the vented front disc installation. The pads locate in the fr...
View full detailsInlet Manifold Insert - press-in insert that forms the vacuum take-off union in the upper inlet manifold. The insert is pressed into a machined bo...
View full detailsFlanged Hex Bolt securing the lower inlet manifold on the V8 EFI petrol engine. The integral flange under the head spreads the clamping load acros...
View full detailsGearbox Mounting - Right Hand - bonded rubber mounting in the transmission mounting assembly, fitted between the gearbox and the chassis crossmembe...
View full detailsGearbox Mounting - Left Hand - bonded rubber mounting in the transmission mounting assembly, fitted between the gearbox and the chassis crossmember...
View full detailsEGR Blanking Plate for the exhaust gas recirculation circuit on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. The plate installs at the joint between the ...
View full detailsTransmission Brake Drum for the LT230 transfer box transmission brake - the drum-type parking brake mounted on the transfer box rear output. The d...
View full detailsAxle Reinforcing Kit - Rear - Discovery 2
Bleed Hose is a small-bore coolant hose within the expansion tank and hose assembly of the engine cooling system. It connects the expansion tank t...
View full detailsKnock Sensor for V8 EFi petrol engines under Bosch engine management, mounted on the cylinder block as part of the ignition control circuit. The s...
View full detailsMonotube Shock Absorber for the front damper position of the coil sprung suspension, working alongside the coil spring to control body movement and...
View full detailsSilicone Turbo and Intercooler Hose Kit for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel charge-air circuit, covering the hose runs between the turbocha...
View full detailsMonotube Shock Absorber for the rear damper position of the coil sprung suspension, working alongside the coil spring to control body movement and ...
View full detailsFront Brake Disc - vented, wavy-edge cross-drilled and grooved - the rotating friction element of the front disc brake assembly. The disc provides...
View full detailsCoolant Hose - EGR Cooler to Expansion Tank is part of the engine cooling system pipework serving the EGR cooler. It carries coolant between the E...
View full detailsCoil Spring - heavy-duty front road spring, part of the front suspension coil spring and damper assembly. This is the uprated front spring specifi...
View full detailsDislocation Cone - zinc-plated steel cone that seats inside the top coil of the front spring, forming part of the front coil spring location. When...
View full detailsClip for the headlamp washer system. Retains the headlamp washer jet to the bumper.
Clip for the headlamp washer system. Retains the headlamp washer jet to the bumper.
Front Coil Springs - standard ride height, standard load rating, supplied as a pair. Part of the front coil spring suspension. The spring locates ...
View full detailsCentre silencer replacement pipe for the mid-section of the exhaust system, fitted in place of the original centre silencer between the intermediat...
View full detailsCoolant Hose - Expansion Tank to Fuel Cooler/Rail - moulded hose assembly in the engine cooling circuit of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. I...
View full detailsRear Air Spring for the rear self-levelling air suspension. The air spring is the inflatable rubber bellows that takes the place of a rear road coi...
View full detailsShock Absorber Bush - lower mounting bush for the front shock absorber, part of the front suspension damper mounting. The bush is fitted in the lo...
View full detailsRear Brake Disc - solid (non-vented), wavy-edge cross-drilled and grooved - the rotating friction element of the rear disc brake assembly. The rea...
View full detailsHandbrake Disc - transmission-mounted brake disc, the rotating element of the disc-type transmission handbrake conversion. Mounts on the transfer ...
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.