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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 Step Shock Absorber for the retractable rear step assembly. Gas-charged strut that damps and controls the step's movement as it deploys and r...
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 detailsRear Differential Assembly - the complete crown wheel and pinion assembly in its carrier, bolting into the rear axle casing. The unit takes drive ...
View full detailsRear Flange is the rear output drive flange of the LT230 transfer box. It mounts on the transfer box rear output shaft and forms the bolted coupli...
View full detailsGearchange Bracket for the ZF automatic transmission. The bracket supports the gearchange (selector) linkage on the ZF automatic gearbox, locating...
View full detailsClutch Driven Plate is the friction disc of the Td5 clutch. Splined to the gearbox input shaft, it is clamped between the flywheel and the pressur...
View full detailsCup Holder for the facia console, a pull-out tray-type holder mounted in the dashboard. The holder slides out from the facia to support beverage c...
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 detailsFinger Follower transfers camshaft lift to the valve in the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel valvetrain. It sits between the camshaft lobe and the...
View full detailsGrommet is a sealing grommet fitted to the engine oil sump on V8 petrol engines. It seals the point where a tube or fitting passes through the sum...
View full detailsPiston Assembly is a complete engine piston for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. It runs in the cylinder bore and transmits combustion pressu...
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 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 detailsIdle Speed Control Actuator for the V8 EFI petrol engine. It fits to the throttle body and meters air past the closed throttle plate, allowing the ...
View full detailsFiller Plug is a red anodised aluminium replacement filler plug for the radiator and thermostat housing filler points. Machined from anodised alum...
View full detailsWheel Centre Cap for steel road wheels, finished in black. Fits over the wheel centre and covers the wheel nuts. Supplied individually; four are r...
View full detailsValve assy
Windscreen Washer Pump An electric pump that draws fluid from the washer reservoir and delivers it under pressure to the washer jets. It press-fits...
View full detailsRear Tonneau Finisher - the textured-black rear quarter moulding that trims the rear body panel on the left-hand side. This exterior finisher fits...
View full detailsRear Chassis Leg - a 600 mm repair section for the offside (right-hand) rear chassis rail. Replaces the corroded rear end of the chassis rail, cut...
View full detailsWheel Adaptor Kit, supplied as a set of four. The adaptors mount to the existing hubs and re-centre the wheel, allowing alloy wheels of the same st...
View full detailsAir-to-Coil Conversion Fitting Kit - the mounting hardware needed when converting the rear air suspension to coil springs, supplied without the spr...
View full detailsAir-to-Coil Conversion Kit - Heavy Duty - a complete kit that replaces the rear self-levelling air suspension with a conventional coil-spring syste...
View full detailsRoof Rack Floor Section - a marine plywood load platform for a roof rack. It fits into the companion DA4732 roof rack frame to provide a solid, we...
View full detailsWaterproof Seat Cover Set for the front seats, supplied as a pair. Tailored to fit over the standard front seats and protect the original upholste...
View full detailsRear Spring Mount Bracket - the chassis-mounted bracket that forms the seat for a rear coil spring. It locates the top of the spring against the c...
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 detailsTow Hitch Locking Pin (R-Clip) is the spring-steel retaining clip that secures the tow pin in an adjustable tow hitch. It pushes through the hole i...
View full detailsTowing Hitch Pin is the 25mm locking pin for the Dixon Bate 3.5 tonne ball, jaw and pin hitch (DA2123 / RTC8159), retaining the coupling jaw closed...
View full detailsProtect your Land Rover Discovery 2 with these heavy-duty Rock & Tree Sliders, designed to shield your sills and lower body panels from off-roa...
View full detailsWindow Regulator Rear - Discovery 2 - LH
Door Seal - Rear End Door is the weatherstrip seal for the rear end door. It seals the rear end door aperture against water and draught ingress.
Rear Side Door Seal the primary door aperture seal for the left-hand rear side door, mounted on the body around the door opening. This moulded rub...
View full detailsRear Side Door Seal the primary door aperture seal for the right-hand rear side door, mounted on the body around the door opening. This moulded ru...
View full detailsFront Door Seal the primary door aperture seal for the left-hand front door, mounted on the body around the door opening. This moulded rubber weat...
View full detailsMud Flap Bracket - front mud flap retention bracket. Forms part of the front mud flap assembly, securing the flap to its underbody and wheel-arch ...
View full detailsMud Flap Bracket - front mud flap retention bracket, right-hand side. Forms part of the front mud flap assembly, securing the flap to its underbod...
View full detailsO-Ring for the R380 five-speed manual gearbox extension case. Seals the oil pump within the gearbox extension housing.
Interior Mirror & 2 - Discovery 1
Glass Channel - window glass guide channel for the rear side door. Guides and locates the door glass as it is raised and lowered, supporting smoot...
View full detailsActive Cornering Enhancement (ACE) Pump for the Discovery 2. This hydraulic pump is the primary pressure source within the ACE system, which activ...
View full detailsWheel Nut Cover Removal Tool for Land Rover alloy wheel locking nut covers. This dedicated tool is designed to grip and extract the protective pla...
View full detailsUJ Fitting Kit
Blanking Plug Fills the headlamp washer jet aperture in the front bumper on vehicles not fitted with headlamp washers. It presses into the moulded ...
View full detailsRear Chassis Leg - a 600 mm repair section for the nearside (left-hand) rear chassis rail. Replaces the corroded rear end of the chassis rail, cut...
View full detailsTowing Bracket Slider Lock Pin is the pin that locks the vertical slider of a Dixon Bate adjustable-height towing bracket at the selected height. ...
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 detailsFront Door Lock Assembly for the front door latching system, fitted to the right-hand front door on left-hand-drive vehicles. The assembly houses ...
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.