Vehicle identification number (VIN)

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

The Vehicle Identification Number and the recommended maximum vehicle weights are stamped on a plate riveted to the brake pedal box in the engine compartment. The VIN is also stamped on a plate visible through the LH side of the windscreen, see J6088.

The Vehicle Identification Number identifies the manufacturer, model range, wheel base, body type, engine, steering, transmission, model year and place of manufacture. The following example shows the coding process.

SAL LD V B M 3 W A

SAL = World manufacturer identifier A. Type approval LD = Land Rover Defender B. Identification V= 90inch C. Maximum permitted laden weight for vehicle B= 2 door Station Wagon D. Maximum vehicle and trailer weight M= 4.0 V8i E. Maximum road weight-front axle 3= RH drive auto F. Maximum road weight-rear axle W= 1998 MY, volume build A= Solihull build The number is also stamped on the RH side of the chassis to the rear of the front lashing eye, see J6089.