Many novice car enthusiasts, as well as experienced car owners, often ask the question: "Where is the vin code of a Land Rover car?", "Where is the vin number of a Land Rover car?" We will briefly try to answer these questions and tell you where the vin is located on Land Rover cars.
On all modern cars, the VIN code (number) is located in the upper left part of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield (next to the right wiper). It can also be found on the left front pillar of the car body. The traditional places for applying the VIN number are the cylinder block and head, body pillars, door sills, the partition between the engine and the passenger compartment, and for cars with a frame structure (mainly SUVs), they also have spars.
On Land Rover vehicles, the VIN code (number) is located - *:
1st place - VIN number is located on the dashboard of the front of the car, on the left side of the center.
2nd place - on the radiator frame.
3rd place - on the frame, behind the front right wheel.
4th place - on a plate attached to the hood lock platform.
5th place - on the right longitudinal beam behind the front body support.
6th place - at the bottom of the windshield, on the left side of the car.
* - location may vary depending on the car model
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Vin-code is a kind of non-erasable "brand". It cannot be removed or removed, and therefore the car is easy to detect. This is known not only by law enforcement agencies, but also by hijackers. According to statistics, marked cars are 79% less likely to be stolen than unmarked ones. At the same time, the found cars in 85 cases out of 100 are equipped with a vin-code. Hijacking a marked car is unprofitable for hijackers: the risk is high, and the profit is approximately 12-15% less than expected. The fact is that marked glass and mirrors will have to be removed and replaced with unmarked ones. If you sell the car for spare parts, then hardly anyone will buy “labeled” glass and they will have to be thrown away without receiving money for them. In some cases, VIN marking is beneficial because of insurance: when insuring a car, having a VIN code can significantly reduce the cost of a CASCO insurance policy (Certain insurance companies provide a discount of up to 35% of the insurance premium)
SAL Land Rover, United Kingdom
The fourth and fifth position of the VIN code number is the car model, where:
FA-Freelander II
HV - Range Rover I (Range Rover Classic)
L.A. Discovery III
LJ - Discovery I
LM-Range Rover III
LN-Freelander I
LP-Range Rover II
LS-Range Rover Sport
LT-Discovery II
Model code for US market:
DV - Defender (for USA)
JY - Discovery I
ME - Range Rover III
MF - Range Rover III
MN-Range Rover III
PV - Range Rover II
SF-Range Rover Sport (for USA)
TY - Discovery II (for USA)
Immediately after the model of the car follows the 6th position of the number - the wheelbase:
A - Defender 90" Extra Heavy Duty
B - Defender 110" Extra Heavy Duty
C - Defender 130" Extra Heavy Duty
H-Defender 110"
K-Defender 130"
R-Defender 110" 24V
S-Defender 24V 90"
V-Defender 90"
A-Series III 88"
C-Series III 109"
G-Discovery 100"
A - Discovery 3 114" (2885mm)
A - Discovery 100" for the Japanese market;
Y - Discovery 100" for USA and Canada.
N - Discovery 100", "California" version;
A - Range Rover Classic 100"
B - Range Rover Classic 108"
A - Range Rover 108"(1995-2001)
A - Range Rover (2002-) 113" (2880mm)
V - "American" Range Rover 108";
A - Freelander 108"
B - Freelander in a "rich" configuration;
The seventh position of the VIN code is intended to indicate the car body, where:
A - Defender 90 with awning and hard top, as well as a pickup truck; three-door Freelander;
B - two-door Defender Station Wagon; five-door Freelander; five-door Discovery;
E - two-door Defender 130 Crew Cab;
F - four-door Defender 130 Crew Cab;
H - Defender 130 high-capacity pickup truck;
C - three-door;
1/M - four-door Station Wagon.
The eighth position of the VIN code number is the engine coding (engine type):
1 - 2.7 liters, turbodiesel
2 - 3.7 liters, petrol, injection
3 - 4.2 liters, petrol, injection
4 - 4.2 liters, petrol, injection, boost
5 - 4.4 liters, petrol, injection
5 - 2.5 liters, turbodiesel
7 - 2.5 liters, turbodiesel (with converter)
8 - 2.5 liters, turbodiesel (with converter)
A - 4.4 liters, petrol, injection
B -2.0 liter diesel
C - 3.0 liter turbodiesel
D - 2.5 liters
E - 2.0 liters, petrol, injection
F - 2.5 liters, turbodiesel (without converter)
G - 2.5 liters, petrol, injection
J - 4.6 liters, petrol
L - 3.5 liters petrol, injection
M - 3.9 liters, petrol, injection
P - 4.0 liters, petrol, injection
V - 3.5 liters, gasoline, carburetor
W - 2.5 liters, diesel
Y - 2.0 liters, petrol, injection
The ninth position of the VIN code is for the type of transmission and the location of the steering wheel:
1 - manual transmission, 4 speed, steering wheel on the right
2 - manual transmission, 4th stage, steering wheel on the left
3 - automatic transmission, steering wheel on the right
4 - automatic transmission, steering wheel on the left
5 - manual transmission, 4st + overdrive, steering wheel on the right
6 - manual transmission, 4st + overdrive, steering wheel on the left
7 - steering wheel on the right, 5 tbsp., manual transmission
8 - steering wheel on the left, 5 speed, manual transmission
For the American market, the 9th position of the number is the checksum.
The next character (10th character) is used to indicate the year of manufacture of the vehicle (model year). The chronology is standard:
1971 =1 1982 =C 1993 =P 2004 =4
1972 =2 1983 =D 1994 =R 2005 =5
1973 =3 1984 =I 1995 =S 2006 =6
1974=4 1985=F 1996=T 2007=7
1975 =5 1986 =G 1997 =V 2008 =8
1976 =6 1987 =H 1998 =W 2009 =9
1977=7 1988=J 1999=X 2010=A
1978=8 1989=K 2000=Y
1979=9 1990=L 2001=1
1980=A 1991=M 2002=2
1981=B 1992=N 2003=3
11th sign - Branch of the manufacturing plant
The year of manufacture is followed by an indication of the place of manufacture of the vehicle. Everything is extremely simple here: the letter A is used to refer to the products of the factory in Sollihule (Sollihul), and F - for any "screwdriver" enterprise.
Manufacturer:
A - Solihull, UK
B - Blackheath, RSA (South Africa)
F - CKD (Completely Knocked Down)
V-South Africa
Closes the VIN code, of course, the serial number of the product (serial number), which consists of six digits (12-17 positions) and starts with 000001.
Location of markings
The VIN code and the nameplate with the color code for the Freelander and Defender are located on the front guard, on the left side of the center.
The VIN code and the nameplate with the color code for Discovery are located on the radiator frame, in the center.
VIN code and nameplate with color code for Range Rover since 1996. Located on the radiator frame, on the left side.
Location of factory markings and designations on Land Rover models
- Freelander and Defender - on the front panel on the left
- Discovery - centered on the radiator frame
- Range Rover (since 1996 release) - radiators on the frame on the left
The first three characters are the international manufacturer code (WMI). In this case, the first sign indicates the region of production and sale of the car, in this case it is S - Europe. The second character is the country code, in our case it is A - Great Britain. And the third character is the code of the manufacturer, in our case it is L - Land Rover. Thus, we get SAL - Land Rover, UK.
The fourth and fifth positions of the VIN code directly indicate the model of the car. The following designations have been adopted for British Land Rover models:
LN - for Freelander I
FA - for Freelander II
HV - for Range Rover I (Range Rover Classic)
LP - for Range Rover II
LM - for Range Rover III
LS - for Range Rover Sport
LD - for Defender
LJ - for Discovery I
LT - for Discovery II
LA - for Discovery III
For models of the American market, the following markings are accepted:
DV - Defender
JY - Discovery I
TY-Discovery II
ME-Range Rover III
MN-Range Rover III
MF-Range Rover III
PV-Range Rover II
SF-Range Rover Sport
The sixth position of the VIN code indicates the wheelbase of the model:
A - Defender 90" Extra Heavy Duty; Freelander 108"; Serie III 88"; Discovery 3 114" (2885mm); Discovery 100", Japan; Range Rover Classic 100"; Range Rover 108"(1995-2001); Range Rover (2002-) 113"(2880mm)
B - Defender 110" Extra Heavy Duty; Range Rover Classic 108"; Freelander in a "rich" configuration
C - Defender 130" Extra Heavy Duty; Serie III 109"
G-Discovery 100"
H-Defender 110"
K-Defender 130"
N - Discovery 100", California
R-Defender 110" 24V
S-Defender 24V 90"
V-Defender 90"
V - Range Rover 108", USA
Y - Discovery 100", USA and Canada.
The seventh position of the number indicates the car body:
A - Defender 90 with hard top or awning, pickup; Freelander three-door
B - Defender Station Wagon two-door; Freelander and Discovery - five-door
E - Defender 130 Crew Cab two-door
F - Defender 130 Crew Cab four-door
H - Defender 130 high capacity pickup truck
C - three-door;
1/M - four-door Station Wagon.
The eighth digit of the VIN code indicates the engine type as follows:
1 - turbodiesel, volume - 2.7 l
2 - gasoline, injection, volume - 3.7 l
3 - gasoline, injection, volume - 4.2 l
4 - gasoline, injection, boost, volume - 4.2 l
5 - gasoline, injection, volume - 4.4 l
5 - turbodiesel, volume - 2.5 l
7 - turbodiesel, with a converter, volume - 2.5 l
8 - turbodiesel, with a converter, volume - 2.5 l
A - gasoline, injection, volume - 4.4 l
B - diesel, volume - 2.0 l
C - turbodiesel, volume - 3.0 l
D - volume - 2.5 l
E - gasoline, injection, volume - 2.0 l
F - turbodiesel, without converter, volume - 2.5 l
G - gasoline, injection, volume - 2.5 l
J - gasoline, volume - 4.6 l
L - petrol, injection, volume 3.5 l
M - gasoline, injection, volume - 3.9 l
P - petrol, injection, volume 4.0 l
V - gasoline, carburetor, volume - 3.5 l
W - diesel, volume - 2.5 l
Y - gasoline, injection, volume - 2.0 l
The ninth position of the VIN code indicates the type of transmission, as well as the location of the steering wheel:
1 - manual transmission, 4 steps, steering wheel on the right
2 - manual transmission, 4-speed, steering wheel on the left
3 - automatic transmission, steering wheel on the right
4 - automatic transmission, steering wheel on the left
5 - manual transmission, 4 steps + overdrive, steering wheel on the right
6 - manual transmission, 4 steps + overdrive, steering wheel on the left
7 - manual transmission, 5 steps, steering wheel on the right
8 - manual transmission, 5 steps, steering wheel on the left
For American cars, the 9th position of the number is the checksum.
The tenth digit in the VIN code indicates the year of manufacture of the car (model year).
1 - 1971 and 2001 years of release
2 - 1972 and 2002
3 - 1973 and 2003
4 - 1974 and 2004
5 - 1975 and 2005
6 - 1976 and 2006
7- 1977 and 2007
8 - 1978 and 2008
9 - 1979 and 2009
A - 1980 and 2010
B - 1981 release
C - 1982
D - 1983
I - 1984
F - 1986
G - 1985
H - 1987 release
J - 1988
K-1989
L - 1990
M - 1991
N - 1992
P - 1993
R - 1994
S - 1995
T - 1996
V - 1997
W - 1998
X - 1999
Y - 2000 release
The eleventh position means the branch of the manufacturer. A is used to mark the products of the British factory in Sollihal, F denotes any screwdriver business.
A - Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom
B - Blackheath, South Africa
F - CKD (Completely Knocked Down)
V - South Africa
The next six digits (positions 12 to 17) are the serial number of the vehicle, which is serial and begins with 000001.
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Checking the complete set of LAND ROVER by VIN
Our service allows you to find out information about a LAND ROVER car by its VIN number. The VIN number is a unique vehicle number that contains information about the configuration and other characteristics of the car. Using the form above, you can find out such characteristics of the car as:
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Model | It can be difficult to determine the model of a vehicle by its appearance, therefore, in order to accurately recognize the model, check it by the VIN code. |
Modification | In the modern world, several modifications are produced for each car model, and sometimes it is almost impossible to determine which modification a car has. However, when ordering spare parts, you must know the modification. Our chervis will determine the modification by VIN. |
body type | Determining the type of car body by VIN is a very urgent task, especially for LAND ROVER, since spare parts from one body type are not always suitable for another. |
Number of doors | We determine how many -door cars are distinguished: 3x, 4x, 5-door cars. |
Drive unit | It is very difficult to determine the drive of a car externally. There are front, rear and all-wheel drive. |
Production period | The years during which the car was produced are indicated. is indicated as a period: 2006-2010, etc. |
Gearbox type | Determining the type of gearbox by VIN number, as well as the number of gearbox gears. For example: automatic, 5-speed, etc. |
Engine volume, cc | Identifies the volume and description of the vehicle's engine. The description indicates the type of engine fuel, namely gasoline, diesel or gas, etc. |
Model year | Year of manufacture of the vehicle. |
assembly plant | The name of the factory where the car was assembled. |
Country of origin | The country where the car was made. |
The above is only a part of the characteristics that can be determined by the VIN code of a LAND ROVER car using our service. We also provide alternative decoding of VIN codes.
LAND ROVER - security check
It is very important before buying a LAND ROVER car to check if the car is pledged. The easiest way to check a car for collateral with a bank is to check it by the VIN number. Our database contains more than 14,000 pledged vehicles. When checking by VIN, a search is made in the database of pledged cars.