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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.
Flange Head Screw, metric M6 x 20 mm. The integral flange beneath the hex head spreads the clamping load over a wider area and helps resist looseni...
View full detailsDrain plug LT77 R380
Front 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 detailsWiper Blade A front windscreen wiper blade within the wiper assembly. It attaches to the wiper arm and clears the windscreen as the arm sweeps acro...
View full detailsPlain Washer for M10 fasteners. A flat washer fitted under a bolt head or nut to distribute the clamping load across the joint face, spread bearin...
View full detailsGrease Nipple is a long-thread lubrication fitting with a UNF thread form, used to deliver grease into propshaft universal joints and sliding splin...
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 detailsOutput Shaft Seal for the extension housing of the ZF 4-speed automatic gearbox. The seal fits at the rear of the gearbox, where the output shaft ...
View full detailsFlange Bolt is an M8 hexagon flange bolt with a 40 mm shank length. The integral flange beneath the head spreads clamping load over a wider bearin...
View full detailsBrake Pipe Clip (double) for ABS-equipped braking systems, used to route and secure rigid brake pipes. The double form holds two brake pipes side ...
View full detailsSelf-Tapping Screw – No. 8 × 1/2 in is a general-purpose fastener used across body, trim and electrical fixings, such as lamp guards, wheelguards, ...
View full detailsAir Spring Retainer Clip
Flanged Screw, M8 x 20mm. A hex-head set screw with an integral flange beneath the head that spreads the clamping load and acts as a built-in washe...
View full detailsOil Filter for the Td5 2.5L five-cylinder turbo diesel. Part of the engine lubrication system. The filter is a replaceable cartridge element that ...
View full detailsNut - M24 x 1.5mm is a hexagonal fixing nut with an M24 fine-pitch thread (1.5mm pitch). The 1.5mm fine pitch gives more precise clamping and grea...
View full detailsFuel Tank Breather Hose for the fuel filler and tank ventilation circuit. Connects the fuel tank to the filler neck, venting the tank so that air ...
View full detailsGlow plug TD5
Coolant Temperature Sensor threads into the cylinder head and reports engine coolant temperature to the engine management system and the instrument...
View full detailsO-Ring for the Td5 fuel pressure regulator. This O-ring seals the fuel pressure regulator within the Td5 fuel system, maintaining a leak-tight joi...
View full detailsLocking Wheel Nut Cap for the wheel mounting assembly. It is a push-on cover that fits over the wheel nut to conceal and protect it, keeping out ro...
View full detailsAir Spring – Rear for self-levelling rear suspension that uses pneumatic air springs in place of conventional coil springs. Each air spring mounts...
View full detailsAnti-Roll Bar Bush for the Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) actuator mounting within the suspension stabiliser assembly. In an ACE-equipped syst...
View full detailsPolyvee Auxiliary Drive Belt running in the engine front-end auxiliary drive, transmitting rotational drive from the crankshaft pulley to the alter...
View full detailsWater Pump from the engine cooling system of the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. It circulates coolant through the cylinder block and cylinder h...
View full detailsHead Gasket for the Td5 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo diesel engine, sealing the joint between the cylinder head and the cylinder block. It seals the comb...
View full detailsNyloc Nut with an M16 thread - a nylon-insert locking nut used on heavily loaded suspension and driveline fixings. A nylon collar set into the top...
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 detailsHydraulic Fluid - Rock Oil Power Steering and Active Cornering Fluid, 1 litre. Formulated for power steering systems and Active Cornering Enhanceme...
View full detailsWater Pump for the Rover V8 EFI petrol engine, supplied with gasket. The water pump sits in the engine cooling circuit and is belt-driven from the...
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 detailsFoam Pad - Air Intake Deflector seals the air intake deflector in the scuttle area, where fresh air is drawn into the heating and ventilation syste...
View full detailsWasher Jet Tubing is the flexible hose used within the windscreen washer system, supplied in 1 m lengths. It carries washer fluid from the reservo...
View full detailsFuel Pipe Clip securing fuel pipe within the fuel delivery system. The clip retains and locates the fuel line along its routing, holding it agains...
View full details24v dsl long belt
ATF - Dexron III is an automatic transmission fluid meeting the Dexron III specification, supplied in a 5 litre container. It is a hydraulic fluid...
View full detailsWheel Spanner - 24mm for removing and fitting wheel nuts on Land Rover vehicles. This 24mm spanner is sized for the standard wheel nut used across...
View full detailsHigh/Low Lever Gaiter - the flexible boot that seals the transfer box high/low range selector lever where it passes through the centre console. Fi...
View full detailsSplit Pin Assortment A 280-piece assortment of split pins (cotter pins) in a range of sizes, supplied as a workshop set. Split pins secure castell...
View full detailsSelector yoke spherical bush
Bulb rated 12V 10W with a BA15S bayonet cap. A single-contact bayonet-fitting (BA15S) bulb for 12-volt circuits. The single-contact cap suits sing...
View full detailsBumper Lamp rear left-hand assembly, part of the rear bumper lighting cluster. The unit combines the reverse lamp and rear fog lamp in a single ho...
View full detailsPolyvee Auxiliary Drive Belt running in the engine front-end auxiliary drive, transmitting rotational drive from the crankshaft pulley to the alter...
View full detailsDrive Belt Idler Pulley for the auxiliary (serpentine) drive belt system of the V8 petrol engine. The idler guides the belt and maintains its runni...
View full detailsWater Pump O-Ring Set provides the sealing rings for the coolant pump, sealing the pump to its mounting face and preventing coolant leakage at the ...
View full detailsAluminium Sealing Washer is a soft metal crush washer fitted under a threaded plug or fitting to form a leak-tight joint. When the bolt or plug is...
View full detailsGearbox Selector Ball is a hardened steel detent ball used in the manual transmission gear-selection mechanism. Spring-loaded against the selector...
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 detailsThrottle body heater assembly OEM
The 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.