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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.
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Front Bumper End Cap for the left-hand end of the front bumper assembly. The end cap forms the outer corner of the front bumper where it meets the...
View full detailsWindscreen Wiper Arm is a front wiper arm for right-hand drive (RHD) applications, suitable for either side of the windscreen. It fastens to the w...
View full detailsFinisher LH
Windscreen Pillar Moulding - the exterior A-pillar finisher that covers the left-hand windscreen pillar. This outer moulding fits over the front p...
View full detailsSealing Washer a copper crush washer for the engine oil sump drain plug, used on the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. It seats between the drain ...
View full detailsMud Flap Bracket is the right-hand rear mudflap retention bracket - the stay that mounts the rear mud flap to the body and holds it in position beh...
View full detailsHigh-Tensile Hexagon-Head Bolt - an imperial 7/16" UNF fixing bolt, 2-1/2" long, in high-tensile grade. A general-purpose hex-head fastener with a...
View full detailsInsulation Pad Clip A fir-tree style retaining clip that holds the under-bonnet sound-deadening and heat insulation pad in place. The clip pushes ...
View full detailsFront Fog Switch - push-push type switch mounted in the instrument panel facia, used to control the front fog lamp circuit. The push-push mechanism...
View full detailsFront Fog Switch - push-push type switch mounted in the instrument panel facia, used to control the front fog lamp circuit. The push-push mechanism...
View full detailsNut M14 x 1.5 - M14 fine-thread hex nut (1.5 mm pitch). Used in axle and suspension assemblies where fine thread engagement provides greater clamp...
View full detailsWoodruff Key - Crankshaft for the Rover V8 petrol engine. This semi-circular key locates the crankshaft timing sprocket and harmonic balancer to t...
View full detailsSnorkel Head is the 3.5" ram-air intake head that fits to the top of a raised air intake tube, forming the forward-facing scoop that feeds cool, cl...
View full detailsExterior Mirror Mounting Bracket - Right-Hand - retaining plate that secures the right-hand exterior door mirror to the door. The bracket forms th...
View full detailsLocking Fuel Cap - locking cap for the fuel tank filler neck. Seals the filler neck and locks with a key to deter fuel theft and tampering.
Engine Oil Dipstick for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo-diesel. Inserts into the dipstick tube to measure the engine oil level in the sump.
Camshaft for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, running in the cylinder head as part of the valvetrain. Driven from the crankshaft by th...
View full detailsEngine Cover is the acoustic top cover for the 2.5L five-cylinder TD5 turbo diesel engine. It fits over the top of the engine to damp mechanical n...
View full detailsTow Hitch for the towing system, rated to a maximum gross towing weight of 3,500 kg. The hitch bolts to the tow bar and carries the tow ball, prov...
View full detailsAdjusting Screw for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine rocker assembly. Sets the clearance at the rocker where it acts on the valve an...
View full detailsDecoke Gasket Set for the Td5 diesel engine, late specification. This is the upper-engine gasket and seal set used when decarbonising the engine or...
View full detailsA-Pillar Trim Strip is an exterior body finisher fitted along the A-pillar, covering the joint between the pillar and the roof panel. Supplied in ...
View full detailsWeathershield - a set of window wind deflectors that mount above the door window openings. The in-channel design allows the side windows to be lef...
View full detailsWeathershield - Rear Door - a pair of window wind deflectors for the rear door window openings. The in-channel design allows the rear side windows...
View full detailsFront Bumper is the front-most body component, mounting across the front of the chassis to form the leading face of the vehicle. It carries the fr...
View full detailsFuel Tank Guard - an aluminium underbody skid plate that shields the fuel tank from impact and debris during off-road use. It bolts beneath the rea...
View full detailsTransfer case gear set for the LT230 transfer box, providing a modified high-range ratio of 1.667:1. Replaces the stock planet gears in the LT230 ...
View full detailsMirror Glass is the replaceable left-hand glass element for the exterior door mirror. The glass seats into the mirror housing on its backing plate...
View full detailsRelay - normally open 4-pin relay for use in the underbonnet fuse and relay box. In its de-energised state the load contacts are open; energising t...
View full detailsTD5 Engine Designation Decal - silver, approximately 13 cm - for Td5-engined Land Rover models. This is the silver adhesive "TD5" lettering decal ...
View full detailsWater Drain Plug for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel cylinder head, part of the engine cooling circuit. It seals the coolant drain point in t...
View full detailsIgnition Coil Pack in the engine ignition system, generating the high-tension voltage that fires the spark plugs. Used on the distributorless V8 e...
View full detailsEngine Mount - Rubber - Diesel supports the engine on the chassis and isolates it from the vehicle structure. The bonded rubber element absorbs co...
View full detailsHarness - Air-to-Coil - Eas Deletion
Door Casing Stud for the interior door casing assembly. Locating stud onto which the door casing mounts, retaining the trim panel and holding it i...
View full detailsSeal - Oil Pump
Rubber floor mat set for the rear footwells. Moulded in rubber and shaped to the floor pan, the mats lay over the original carpet or floor coverin...
View full detailsClutch Kit for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, covering the clutch assembly between the engine and the manual gearbox. The driven plate runs...
View full detailsAlloy Intake Pipe Kit for the induction system of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, replacing the moulded intake ducting between the air flow m...
View full detailsShock Absorber A front suspension damper of foam cell (cellular dynamic) construction. It mounts between the axle and the chassis to control spring...
View full detailsAir-operated differential locker for a 24-spline differential, replacing the standard differential centre in the axle. When engaged, it locks both...
View full detailsInjector Washer Kit for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel - fuel injection system, injector-to-cylinder-head sealing. Each injector seals into ...
View full detailsTransfer Box - LT230 43D is a reconditioned two-speed transfer gearbox with a 1.4:1 high-range ratio. The transfer box mounts to the rear of the m...
View full detailsWater Pump Cover for the coolant circuit on the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel engine. The cover closes the coolant pump housing and, with it...
View full detailsSteering Damper mounts across the steering linkage to absorb shocks and damp oscillation (bump steer and wheel shimmy) fed back through the track r...
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. Suppl...
View full detailsCylinder Head Gasket Set for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, supplying the ancillary seals and gaskets used around the cylinder head when it ...
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.