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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.
Steering Box - With Drop Arm - Right-Hand Drive for the Discovery 2 power steering circuit. This Adwest steering box assembly includes the integra...
View full detailsWiper Clip A retaining clip within the windscreen wiper assembly that secures the wiper blade to the wiper arm, holding the blade in place on the arm.
Trim Clip (Scrivet) is a two-piece plastic push-fit fastener used to secure trim panels, facia sections, splash shields and other clipped-in compon...
View full detailsWasher Non-Return Valve for the windscreen wash/wipe system. The valve is fitted into the washer fluid line between the pump and the jets. It perm...
View full detailsBolt - a 3/8" UNC x 2-3/4" bolt securing the rocker shaft and its oil baffle plate to the cylinder head on the Rover V8 engine. It clamps the rock...
View full detailsDial Illumination Bulb for the climate control panel, providing backlighting for the heating and ventilation controls. It seats behind the switch ...
View full detailsOil Seal for the LT230 transfer box input shaft. Part of the transfer box gear train. The seal fits around the rotating input shaft where it enter...
View full detailsCaliper
Mud Flaps shield the bodywork and following traffic from the road spray, mud and stones thrown up by the wheels. Supplied as the right-hand pair f...
View full detailsWeatherstrip - sealing strip for the rear tailgate end door glass assembly. This weatherstrip forms the perimeter seal between the rear window gla...
View full detailsWastegate Modulator for the turbocharger boost control system. This electro-pneumatic solenoid valve is controlled by the engine ECU and regulates...
View full detailsStop/Tail Bulb - 12V 21W - Twin Pack (trade reference 380). This pack contains two BAY15d dual-filament bayonet bulbs rated 12V 5/21W, suitable fo...
View full detailsCylinder Head Bolt securing the cylinder head to the cylinder block and clamping the head gasket joint. It maintains the clamping force that seals...
View full detailsWindscreen Washer Jet A heated twin-nozzle washer jet that directs washer fluid onto the windscreen. It seats into the scuttle or bonnet panel and ...
View full detailsMainshaft Bearing supports the mainshaft within the LT230 transfer box, carrying the shaft's rotational loads and keeping it running true as drive ...
View full detailsBolt Secures the radius arm to the axle bracket within the radius arms & links assembly. Installed through the radius arm bush and axle mounti...
View full detailsSide Runner - Discovery 2
Bumper Lamp rear right-hand assembly, part of the rear bumper lighting cluster. The unit combines the rear fog lamp and direction indicator in a s...
View full detailsLow Ratio Detection Switch - the transfer box range-detection switch, mounted on the front housing of the transfer box. It senses whether the tran...
View full detailsSnorkel - a raised air intake that relocates the engine's air inlet from the standard wing position up to roof height, drawing air from a higher, c...
View full detailsRear Shock Absorber - a hydraulic telescopic damper for the rear suspension of coil-sprung vehicles without Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE). Mo...
View full detailsLand Rover Oval Name Badge - Plastic - exterior identification emblem carrying the Land Rover name in gold lettering on a green ground, moulded in ...
View full detailsPin - Split
Fuel Injector for the EFI V8 petrol engine, part of the multi-point electronic fuel injection system. The injector is an electrically-operated sol...
View full detailsAuxiliary Drive Belt for the front-end accessory drive system, transmitting drive from the crankshaft pulley to the alternator and other engine anc...
View full detailsDrive Belt - the auxiliary accessory drive belt for the V8 petrol engine in the configuration without air conditioning. It runs from the crankshaf...
View full detailsDifferential Thrust Washer for the LT230 transfer box centre differential. It bears against the differential gears within the centre differential,...
View full detailsFuel Tank Locking Ring for the fuel pump and sender unit assembly. This ring secures the fuel pump and sender unit in the top of the fuel tank, pr...
View full detailsStepper Motor for the V8 EFI petrol engine, part of the idle air control system on the intake plenum. Acts as the idle air control valve, metering...
View full detailsWheel Arch Kit is a set of 75 mm extended wheel arch extensions that give coverage for wider tyres and wheel spacers. The 75 mm profile clears tyr...
View full detailsRear Step Assembly – Retractable, a folding step mounted at the rear body to give a low-height step for access to the load area and roof. It compr...
View full detailsTaper Roller Bearing for the front output shaft of the LT230 transfer box. Installed within the LT230 transfer case differential lock and output s...
View full detailsTiming Chain Tensioner for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel, part of the timing chain drive assembly at the front of the engine. The tensioner...
View full detailsSilicone Turbo Hose Kit - a four-piece set of silicone hoses that carry pressurised charge air through the turbocharger and intercooler circuit on ...
View full detailsABS Sensor - Front for the wheel speed sensing circuit on the front axle. This is the short-type sensor, terminating directly in a connector. The ...
View full detailsFront Cover Gasket sealing the engine front cover to the cylinder block on the V8 EFI petrol engine. The gasket forms the joint between the timing...
View full detailsBrake Caliper for the rear braking assembly, mounted on the left-hand side. The caliper houses the piston and hydraulic fluid inlet, converting pr...
View full detailsDetent Spring for the LT77 and R380 manual gearbox gear change mechanism. This spring forms part of the selector detent assembly within the gearbo...
View full detailsHT Ignition Lead - No.7 Cylinder - high-tension ignition lead from the ignition coil and HT lead assembly, carrying the secondary ignition output t...
View full detailsValve Stem Seal for the Rover V8 engine, part of the cylinder head valve train. The seal fits over the top of the valve stem where it passes throu...
View full detailsClutch Plate
Gasket - Cover
Nyloc Nut - M16 flanged self-locking nut used at suspension link fastenings. The integral flange spreads the clamp load across the joint face and ...
View full detailsBow Shackle Bow-shaped recovery shackle with a threaded pin, used to connect a recovery strap or rope to a recovery point on a winch bumper. The w...
View full detailsCoolant Hose connecting the radiator to the expansion tank. Part of the engine cooling circuit, this hose links the radiator to the coolant expans...
View full detailsTurbo Hose for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel induction system. Forms part of the air cleaner assembly, ducting filtered intake air from the...
View full detailsSteering & Sump Guard - underbody skid plate. This guard fits beneath the front of the vehicle to shield the steering linkage and the engine s...
View full detailsLED Side Repeater is an amber side repeater lamp within the exterior signalling circuit, mounted in the front wing aperture. Each lamp provides la...
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.