300Tdi Discovery
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INTRODUCTION
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INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number and the
recommended maximum vehicle weights are stamped
on a plate located under the bonnet [hood] riveted to
the front of the engine compartment.
Vehicle Identification Number Plate (UK, Australia,
R.O.W., Europe)
A.
Build date (Australia). Type approval
B.
VIN (17 digits)
C.
Maximum permitted laden weight for vehicle
D.
Maximum vehicle and trailer weight
E.
Maximum road weight-front axle
F.
Maximum road weight-rear axle
The number is also stamped on the right side of the
chassis forward of the spring mounting turret.
Vehicle Identification Number Plate (Saudi Arabia)
A.
Year of manufacture
B.
Month of manufacture
C.
Maximum vehicle weight
D.
Maximum road weight-front axle
E.
Maximum road weight-rear axle
F.
VIN (17 digits)
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 World manufacturer identifier
LH
Range Rover or
LJ
Discovery
G
Class 100 inch
B
2 door
F
300 Tdi or
V
V8i Petrol
8
5 speed LHD or
7
5 speed RHD
M
1995 MY
A
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