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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 is a fixing screw used to secure exterior lamp, interior lamp and trim components to the body. It retains fittings such as the high-level st...
View full detailsHeated Seat Element Assembly for the front seat cushion (the seat base), part of the seat heating circuit. The heating pad sits beneath the cushio...
View full detailsSeat Squab Release Handle - release handle for the third-row rear seat squab. Operates the folding/release mechanism of the rearmost seat. Fits cl...
View full detailsOil Filler Cap for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Machined from aluminium with a blue anodised finish and fitted with a rubber sealin...
View full detailsSeat Lock Striker for the second-row seat squab, mounted at the squab hinge. The striker is the loop that the seat latch engages to hold the backr...
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 detailsAid Parking Sensor
Ignition Lead Set - V8 Thor
Cylinder Head Gasket Set for the Td5 2.5 L five-cylinder turbo diesel, covering the joints disturbed when the cylinder head is removed. The set se...
View full detailsCylinder Head Gasket Set for the Td5 2.5 L five-cylinder turbo diesel, covering the joints disturbed when the cylinder head is removed. The set se...
View full detailsOil Filter Guard - a protective shield fitted over the spin-on engine oil filter. It shields the oil filter canister from impact and debris thrown...
View full detailsWind Deflector Set - a set of four channel-mounted deflectors for the front and rear door windows. Each deflector locates in the top of the door w...
View full detailsService Kit for the 4.0L V8 petrol engine. Provides the filters and service components required for a scheduled service.
Crankshaft Position Sensor and Wiring Kit for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The crankshaft position sensor reads the flywheel reluc...
View full detailsFront Crossmember Spacer Kit - alloy spacers that reposition the bolt-on front chassis crossmember to clear the front propshaft. Fitting long trav...
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 detailsTop Shock Absorber Mount - offside (right-hand side) - secures the upper end of the shock absorber to the body mounting turret. It locates the damp...
View full details4 Stage Adjustable Shock Absorber - rear position, standard travel. Operates in the rear suspension damping circuit, mounting between the axle casi...
View full details4 Stage Adjustable Shock Absorber - front position, standard travel. Operates in the front suspension damping circuit, mounting between the axle ca...
View full detailsCV Joint Kit for the front axle swivel housing assembly. The constant velocity joint sits at the outer end of the front axle shaft, inside the swiv...
View full detailsFront Hub Assembly with Long-Lead ABS Sensor - a complete front wheel hub unit supplied with the hub bearing, the wheel mounting flange and studs, ...
View full detailsRear Hub Assembly with Long-Lead ABS Sensor - a complete rear wheel hub unit supplied with the hub bearing, the wheel mounting flange and studs, an...
View full detailsKit - Caliper Brake Pad
Extended bump stops - front and rear axle set. Extended stops restrict the compression movement of the suspension, protecting long-travel shock ab...
View full detailsCoil Spring is an uprated front suspension coil spring that raises ride height by approximately 40mm over standard. It is rated to carry 20-50kg o...
View full detailsCoil Spring is an uprated front suspension coil spring that raises ride height by approximately 40mm over standard. It is rated to carry 50-100kg ...
View full detailsBlade Fuse rated at 10 A, colour-coded red to match its rating. This standard automotive blade fuse plugs into the vehicle fuse box and protects it...
View full detailsTrim - D Pillar
D-Pillar Trim An exterior bodyside finisher for the D-post, the rearmost pillar of the body. It fits over the D-pillar to provide a finished exteri...
View full detailsAuto Transmission Service Kit - service kit for the ZF four-speed automatic gearbox, covering the internal oil filter and its sealing components. ...
View full detailsDoor Casing Stud - plastic push-fit stud used to secure interior trim panels to the door frame and body structure. The stud passes through the tri...
View full details4 Stage Adjustable Shock Absorber - rear position, +3" (75mm) extended travel. Operates in the rear suspension damping circuit, mounting between th...
View full detailsFour-stage adjustable shock absorber for the front axle, valved for a +3 inch raised ride height. Damping is set by rotating the adjuster knob on ...
View full detailsFront brake pad set for the front disc brake calipers. The pads carry the friction material that the caliper pistons clamp against the brake disc ...
View full detailsBrake pad for the rear disc brake assembly. The pads locate in the rear caliper and are clamped hydraulically against the brake disc, converting t...
View full detailsOil Pump Gear Set - replacement gear set for the crankshaft-driven oil pump in the Rover V8 petrol engine lubrication system. The gears run in the...
View full detailsBrake Pad Set - Front - front service brake assembly, supplied as a complete axle set for both front wheels. The pads carry the friction material ...
View full detailsBrake Pad Set - Rear - rear service brake assembly, supplied as a complete axle set for both rear wheels. The pads carry the friction material tha...
View full detailsInjector Seal Kit for the Td5 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo diesel, renewing the sealing components at all five injectors. The kit contains five c...
View full detailsInjector Seal Kit for the Td5 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo diesel, renewing the sealing components at all five injectors. The kit contains five c...
View full detailsCylinder Head Set for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel - the gaskets and seals disturbed when the cylinder head is removed and refitted, suppli...
View full detailsDifferential Lock Spring for the LT230 transfer box. It provides the spring load in the front output shaft centre differential lock mechanism, retu...
View full detailsScrew - threaded fastener used in vehicle assembly.
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Fifth Speed Gear - 19-tooth 5th driven gear for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox. Mounts on the mainshaft and meshes with the layshaft to provid...
View full detailsLightbar , roof satin black powder coated tubular steel Discovery 1 &: 2
Oil Strainer for the LT77 and R380 five-speed manual gearboxes, located in the rear extension case. Filters the gearbox oil drawn by the internal ...
View full detailsGearchange Lever Oil Seal seals the gearchange lever where it enters the manual gearbox housing. It retains transmission oil around the selector l...
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.