Chassis Number Information

LAND ROVER VIN (VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION) NUMBERS

When ordering from our website, it may be necessary to identify the model and/or model year of your vehicle. Although we try to make clear which part will fit which vehicle, we cannot seperately list all application details for every product we sell. This is a guide on how to identify your vehicle, and how we list our parts to make ensure you get the right part.

The most reliable way to identify the vehicle you own is to look at the Chassis/VIN number. This is stamped on a plate in the vehicle's engine compartment and is unique to your vehicle. It is possible for you to 'decode' this number to determine a large number of things about the vehicle, including the model and model year.

Where to find the VIN

The VIN plate is located on the brake pedal box in the engine compartment. The VIN is also stamped on the RH side of the chassis to the rear of the front lashing eye.

Explaining the VIN format

A typical Land Rover Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) will have the following 17 alpha numeric character ISO 3779 compliant format eg: SALLDHMD7FA416172.

The first 3 characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). For Land Rovers this is SAL and relates to the Region (S), Country (A) and Manufacturer(L). In this case it is Europe, United Kingdom, Land Rover.

Characters 4 through to 9 are the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS) and identify the vehicle type and includes information on the platform, the model, and the body style. In this case, a 4 door One Ten 2.5L petrol.

Characters 10 to 17 are the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS) and are used by the manufacturer to identify the individual vehicle in question. Land Rover use the 10th Character as the Model Year and the 11th as the Plant Code, the final 6 characters in the VIN are a simple sequential number. Think of this as a unique serial number.

This is how the Land Rover VIN is decoded:

Geographical Region
S	Europe
Country
A	United Kingdom
Manufacturer
L	Land Rover
Model Type
LB	Series III
LD	Ninety, One Ten, 127, Defender
LH	Range Rover
LJ	Discovery
LM	Range Rover L322
LN	Freelander
LP	Range Rover (38A)
LT	Discovery Series II
Wheelbase
A	Series III 88" Defender 90" extra heavy duty Range Rover Classic 100" Range Rover (38A) 108" Freelander
B	Series III 88" Lightweight Defender 110" extra heavy duty Range Rover Classic LSE 108" Freelander Commercial
C	Series III 109" Defender 130" extra heavy duty
D	Series III 109"
G	100" (Discovery)
H	110" (L/R)
K	130" (L/R)
M	Special Build
R	110" (24 volt)
S	90" (24 volt)
V	90" (L/R)
Body Style
A	Basic Soft Top Pickup Hardtop Van Commercial Freelander 3 Door Commercial Discovery 3 or 5 Door
B	Series III 88" Station Wagon Defender 3door Station Wagon Range Rover Classic 2 door Discovery 3 door Freelander 5 Door
F	Defender 4 door Crew cab non Hi-capacity
H	High Capacity Pick Up with/without crew cab
M	Defender 5door Station Wagon Range Rover Classic 5 door Range Rover (38A) 5 door Discovery 5 door
R	Range Rover Moneverdi
Engine Type
A	1.8L, inline 4 cylinder, 'K' Series, High Compression Unleaded
B	2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, turbo-diesel 19J 2.0L, inline 4 cylinder, 'L' Series, turbo-diesel
C	2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, diesel 12J 1.8L, inline 4 cylinder, 'K' Series, Low Compression Unleaded
D	2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, petrol 17H 1.8L, inline 4 cylinder, 'K' Series, Low Compression Leaded
E	3.5L, V8 carb, petrol, High Compression 2.4L, inline 4 cylinder, VM Diesel 2.0L, inline 4 cylinder, BMW M47 (Td4), diesel
F	2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, turbo-diesel (200Tdi/300Tdi) non EGR/cat, 11L or 16L 1.8L, inline 4 cylinder, 'K' Series, High Compression Leaded
G	2.25L, inline 4 cylinder, diesel 2.5L, V6, 'KV6' Series, Unleaded
H	2.25L, inline 4 cylinder, petrol 2.5L, V6, 'KV6' Series, Leaded
J	4.6L, V8 Efi, petro 2.5L, V6, 'KV6' Series, Ethanol
L	3.5L, V8 Efi, petrol
M	3.9 & 4.0L, V8 Efi, petrol
N	2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, VM Diesel
P	2.6L, inline 6 cylinder, IOE petrol
V	3.5L, V8 carb, petrol, Low Compression
W	2.5L, inline 6 cylinder, BMW Diesel
Y	2.0L, inline 4 cylinder Mpi, petrol
1	4.0L, V8Efi, Low Compression with Cat
2	4.0L, V8Efi, High Compression with Cat
3	4.0L, V8Efi, Low Compression without Cat
6	2.5L, inline 4 cylinder, turbo-diesel (200Tdi/300Tdi) EGR/cat
8	2.5L, inline 5 cylinder, turbo-diesel (Td5) EGR
9	2.5L, inline 5 cylinder, turbo-diesel (Td5) EGR without Cat (Disco II) 2.8L, inline 6 cylinder, M52 BMW petrol
Gearbox Type
1	Series III 4 speed / Right Hand Drive LT95 4 speed / Right Hand Drive JATCO 5 speed Auto / Right Hand Drive
2	Series III 4 speed / Left Hand Drive LT95 4 speed / Left Hand Drive JATCO 5 speed Auto / Left Hand Drive
3	Chrysler 747 3 speed Auto / Right Hand Drive ZF 4 speed Auto / Right Hand Drive
4	Chrysler 747 3 speed Auto / Left Hand Drive ZF 4 speed Auto / Left Hand Drive
5	RHD 4 speed gearbox + overdrive
6	LHD 4 speed gearbox + overdrive
7	LT77 5 Speed Manual / Right Hand Drive LT77S 5 Speed Manual / Right Hand Drive LT85 5 Speed Manual / Right Hand Drive R380 5 Speed Manual / Right Hand Drive PG1 5 speed5 Speed Manual / Right Hand Drive
8	LT77 5 Speed Manual / Left Hand Drive LT77S 5 Speed Manual / Left Hand Drive LT85 5 Speed Manual / Left Hand Drive R380 5 Speed Manual / Left Hand Drive PG1 5 speed5 Speed Manual / Left Hand Drive
Year of Build
A	all models except:
B	Ser. III CSW or R/R Phase II, or 90/110 face lift to 1987 M/Y
C	R/R 1986 M/Y
D	R/R 1987 M/Y
E	1988
F	1989
G	1990
H	1991
J	1992
K	1993
L	1994
M	1995
T	1996
V	1997
W	1998
X	1999
Y	2000
1	2001
2	2002
3	2003
4	2004
5	2005
6	2006
7	2007
8	2008
9	2009
Build Type
A	Solihull, UK
F	Worldwide - CKD knock down kit
V	South Africa