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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.
Crown wheel and pinion set with a 4.75:1 final drive ratio for the front differential, long nose differential configuration. Tooth count is 38 on t...
View full detailsCrown wheel and pinion set with a 4.1:1 final drive ratio for the front differential, long nose differential configuration. The crown wheel and pi...
View full detailsCrown wheel and pinion set with a 3.8:1 final drive ratio, suitable for both the front and rear differential. The crown wheel and pinion form the ...
View full detailsWiper and Washer Switch - steering column stalk switch for the windscreen wiper and washer circuits. Part of the steering column switchgear, mount...
View full detailsWide angle rear propshaft, part of the rear driveline assembly. It transmits drive from the transfer box rear output flange to the rear axle differ...
View full detailsPinion Shaft
Anti-Roll Bar - Front is the transverse torsion bar at the centre of the front anti-roll bar assembly. The bar is clamped to the chassis through r...
View full detailsTowing Hook Mounting Kit
Air Suspension Compressor supplies pressurised air to the rear self-levelling suspension, sitting at the head of the air supply circuit ahead of th...
View full detailsSide Step Runners – stainless steel tubular side steps, supplied as a pair with an integrated front mud flap. The runners bolt to the sill mountin...
View full detailsCanister Vent Solenoid for the evaporative emission control (EVAP) system. The solenoid controls the fresh-air vent side of the charcoal canister....
View full detailsFront propeller shaft in the drivetrain, transmitting drive from the transfer box front output flange to the front differential pinion flange. The...
View full detailsLayshaft for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox, part of the main gear train assembly. Also referred to as the lay cluster or countershaft, the la...
View full detailsReceiver Hitch - rear 2" female receiver, part of the rear towing and recovery mounting group. A conventional tow bar is often the lowest point at...
View full detailsExtended Wheel Arch Set - a set of four oversize wheel arch extensions standing 2in (50 mm) wider than the standard arches. They mount over the or...
View full detailsAlloy steering guard - an 8 mm laser-cut aluminium underbody protection plate that mounts across the front of the chassis to shield the steering bo...
View full detailsAnti-Roll Bar - Rear - Non-ACE
Exhaust Downpipe with Catalytic Converter - the front section of the exhaust system on V8 petrol applications. It bolts to the exhaust manifold ou...
View full detailsWatts Linkage - Rear
Body Mount Spacer Tube forms part of the body-to-chassis mounting assembly, located at a mount point between the body and the chassis frame. It se...
View full detailsRocker Shaft Assembly forms part of the valvetrain (rocker gear) on the overhead-valve V8 petrol engine. Mounted on pedestals above the cylinder h...
View full detailsPolyurethane Suspension Bush Set - complete set. This set replaces the original rubber suspension bushes across the vehicle's suspension with poly...
View full detailsAir Intake Plenum Extension Moulding in black, the moulded panel that sits in the scuttle area between the rear edge of the bonnet and the base of ...
View full detailsShock Absorber - 8-stage adjustable rear damper, right-hand side, with a piggyback reservoir. 52 mm zinc-plated monotube body and reservoir, pin m...
View full detailsSeat Cover Assembly is the upholstery cover for the front seat cushion (the base an occupant sits on). It fits over the seat cushion foam and fram...
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Air Cleaner Retaining Clip for the air filter housing, securing the housing cover to its body. The clip clamps the air cleaner lid closed so the f...
View full detailsABS Modulator Valve Kit Service kit for the Wabco ABS modulator within the anti-lock braking, traction control and hill descent control system. Th...
View full detailsTiming Chain Kit for the 2.5L Td5 five-cylinder turbo diesel, serving the timing drive at the front of the engine. The timing chain synchronises t...
View full detailsAir to Coil Conversion Kit - 2" Lift, Heavy Load replaces the rear self-levelling air suspension with conventional coil springs and raises ride hei...
View full detailsAir-to-Coil Conversion Kit - replaces the rear self-levelling air suspension with a coil-spring system and raises ride height by 2 inches, front an...
View full detailsAir Filter Housing - the body of the air cleaner assembly in the induction system, forming the lower half of the air cleaner box and holding the fi...
View full detailsAlternator Bracket mounts the alternator to the front of the V8 petrol engine. It bolts to the engine and locates the alternator within the access...
View full detailsAir to Coil Conv - Heavy Load +2"
Battery - 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 detailsRock Sliders - chassis-mounted side protection for the sills and lower body, supplied as a pair. Each slider is fabricated from steel box section ...
View full detailsLimited Slip Differential of the automatic torque-biasing (ATB) type, replacing the standard open differential inside the axle differential assembl...
View full detailsSusp. Kit - Monotube - Standard. Height-Discovery 2
Headlamp Assembly - complete front headlamp unit for the front exterior lighting assembly, in the vented housing specification. The vented housing...
View full detailsExhaust Manifold for the V8 EFI petrol engine. It bolts to the cylinder head and collects exhaust gases from the cylinder ports, directing them in...
View full detailsRaid Style Rock Sliders - tube-construction sill bars that protect the sills and lower body sides from rock and obstacle damage. The bars carry a ...
View full detailsRear Output Shaft is the driven shaft at the rear of the LT230 transfer box, transmitting drive from the transfer gearbox to the rear propeller sha...
View full detailsRear Hydraulic Bump Stop and Mounting Kit - a bolt-on rear installation that replaces the standard rubber bump stop with a damped hydraulic unit. ...
View full detailsFront Propshaft - Double Cardan, Wide Angle - a complete front propeller shaft assembly running between the transfer box front output flange and th...
View full detailsHydraulic Bump Stop & Mounting Kit - Front
Front radius arms with 3 degree caster correction, supplied as a pair. The radius arm is the longitudinal locating link between the front axle and ...
View full detailsMini Dislocation Kit - +3" Travel
A/C Condenser Fan Assembly - electric cooling fan for the air conditioning condenser. Mounted at the front of the vehicle ahead of the cooling pac...
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.