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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.
Rear Shock Absorber for air-sprung rear suspension on vehicles fitted with Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE), part of the rear shock absorbers and...
View full detailsCore Plug for the rear of the camshaft bore in the V8 petrol cylinder block. The cup-type plug seals the machined opening at the rear of the camsh...
View full detailsCore Plug for the V8 petrol cylinder block and inlet manifold. The cup-type plug seals the casting core holes left in the coolant jacket after man...
View full detailsSeat Belt Bolt Cap is a trim cover that fits over the head of a seat belt anchor bolt. It conceals the mounting bolt at a seat belt anchorage poin...
View full detailsRally 1000 Long Range Driving Light
Front Mudflap Set mounting behind the front wheels to deflect road spray, mud and stone debris away from the lower body, sills and following traffi...
View full details13-Pin Tow Socket for the trailer electrical connection, mounting at the rear of the vehicle within the towing wiring circuit. The 13-pin format c...
View full detailsKIT - STRIPE DECAL STC50061
Touch-Up Paint Stick in Zambesi Silver. The stick applies a small quantity of colour-matched paint to stone chips and minor scratches, restoring t...
View full detailsTouch-Up Paint Pencil in Bonatti Grey Metallic (paint code 19K512). The pencil applies a small quantity of colour-matched paint to stone chips and...
View full detailsHeater Blower Speed Resistor sets the lower fan speeds of the heater and ventilation blower in air-conditioned applications. Wired in series with ...
View full detailsLocking Nut - a self-locking nut used at the anti-roll bar fixings. It secures the anti-roll bar mounting within the suspension, and its locking f...
View full detailsTouch-Up Paint Pencil applies the Epsom Green body colour to small stone chips and scratches in the paintwork. The pencil applicator gives accurat...
View full detailsDrive Plate Screw is a threaded fastener used in the V8 automatic transmission drive assembly. It retains the drive plate (flexplate) to the crank...
View full detailsCylinder Block Screw is a threaded fastener used on the V8 EFI petrol cylinder block assembly. It secures ancillary components and mounting bracke...
View full detailsABS Modulator for the four-wheel anti-lock braking system, forming the hydraulic control unit of the ABS circuit. The modulator sits between the m...
View full detailsHigh/Low Gear Retaining Nut for the LT230 transfer box. This nut secures the high/low range gear on the transfer box mainshaft, holding it against...
View full detailsBlanking Plate - moulded plug that closes an unused switch aperture in the facia or switch console. Where a vehicle is built without an optional s...
View full detailsHigh/Low Gear Retaining Nut for the LT230 transfer box. This nut secures the high/low range gear on the transfer box mainshaft, holding it against...
View full detailsHigh/Low Gear Retaining Nut for the LT230 transfer box. This nut secures the high/low range gear on the transfer box mainshaft, holding it against...
View full detailsPower Steering & ACE Reservoir holds the shared hydraulic fluid supply for the power-assisted steering and Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) c...
View full detailsACE Pipe - Pump To Valve Block - Front - V8 is a high-pressure hydraulic line within the Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) system. It carries pre...
View full detailsPlain Washer, an M6 flat washer. It fits under the head of an M6 bolt or nut to spread the clamping load over a wider bearing area and protect the...
View full detailsStud - Cylinder Head & Front Cover - Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. Fixing stud used at the cylinder head and front cover joint, at the ...
View full detailsSide footstep mounted along the sill, providing a step for entry and exit and for reaching the roof line.
Drive Belt for the power steering pump drive on the V8 petrol engine, in the configuration with ACE and without air conditioning. This belt is dri...
View full detailsCylinder Block Plug - sealing plug fitted to the cylinder block casting. The plug closes a machined port in the block, sealing the casting so that...
View full detailsBolt is a hexagonal-head screw with a 5/16" UNC thread, 1/2" long. It is used as a general fixing across several assemblies: the air temperature c...
View full detailsMain Bearing Set - the crankshaft main bearing shells for the EFi V8 petrol engine (4.0L and 4.6L), supplied in the 0.010 in (0.254 mm) regrind gra...
View full detailsMain Bearing Set - the crankshaft main bearing shells for the EFi V8 petrol engine (4.0L and 4.6L), supplied in the 0.010 in (0.254 mm) regrind gra...
View full detailsEscutcheon - finishing surround for the rear end door lock barrel, part of the rear door lock and casing assembly. It fits over the lock cylinder ...
View full detailsFacia Mat - the moulded rubber mat that lines the recessed tray on the top-centre of the facia (dashboard). It gives a non-slip surface for small ...
View full detailsBezel Trim is the trim surround that frames the front fog lamp where it sits in the front bumper. It locates into the left-hand side of the front ...
View full detailsClip used to secure and locate a pipe or hose along its routing, retaining the line in position to prevent movement and chafing against adjacent co...
View full detailsHeadlamp Levelling Switch is a rotary switch mounted in the facia switchgear. It sets the headlamp beam height to compensate for vehicle load, com...
View full detailsBlanking Panel is the binnacle switch blank for the instrument binnacle switch panel. The blank fills an unused switch position in the binnacle, p...
View full detailsMonobolt Rivet - 1/4" structural blind rivet for body and chassis fastening. The Monobolt is a high-strength blind rivet set from one side of the ...
View full detailsWasher A washer used in bolted and screwed fixings to spread the clamping load over the joint face and to protect the surface as the fastener is ti...
View full detailsBody Mount Washer is a load-spreading washer used at the body-to-chassis mountings. It sits under the body mount fixing to distribute the clamp lo...
View full detailsRetainer Ring for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox mainshaft. It locates and retains the mainshaft 5th and reverse gear assembly, holding the gear ...
View full detailsPropshaft Bolt, M12 x 65 mm, property class 10.9. The bolt secures the rear propshaft to its rubber coupling (the flexible drive coupling at the pr...
View full detailsCirclip for the R380 5-speed manual gearbox mainshaft. The clip locates on the mainshaft in the 5th/reverse gear section of the main gear cluster. ...
View full detailsOil Filter Adaptor
EGR Valve Filter is a service component of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, fitted in line with the EGR solenoid control valve. It filt...
View full detailsClip — a 6 mm Starlock push-on retaining washer used as a general-purpose fastener across several systems, including exhaust mounting, trim and oth...
View full detailsAir Cleaner Mounting Rubber for the engine air intake system. This flexible rubber mount locates and supports the air cleaner (air filter) housing...
View full detailsAncillary Belt Drive Guard is the protective cover fitted over the auxiliary belt drive at the front of the V8 engine. It shields the drive belt an...
View full detailsBanjo Bolt for the brake flexible hose connection in the hydraulic braking circuit. This hollow bolt secures the banjo end of a brake flexible hos...
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.