CHASSIS NUMBERING

Where is Your Chassis/Serial Number?

80 inch models:
The chassis number can be found on the nearside engine mounting and on the brass plate on the nearside of the bulkhead. Later vehicles had the plate positioned inside the cab.

86 & 107 models:
The chassis number can be found on the bulkhead inside the vehicle and on the right hand front spring hanger. Note: We've gotten a report of an 86" with the chassis number on the left hand *rear* spring hanger and nothing on the RH Front. So check both places.

88 & 109 models:
The chassis number can be found on the bulkhead inside the vehicle and on the right hand front spring hanger.

Series III 109" V8 (Stage I)
 
The chassis number can be found on the firewall in the engine bay and on the right hand front spring hanger.

90, 110, 130 & Defenders:
 
Found in the front corner of the windshield
Stamped on plate Riveted to the top of the brake pedal box in the engine compartment
Stamped on the right-hand side of the chassis forward the spring mounting turret

Range Rovers:
 
Found in the front corner of the windshield
Stamped on the right hand side chassis member forward of the front spring mounting turret - Late Classics, some had their VIN stamped on the off side rear chassis outrigger.
 
Discoveries:
Found in the front corner of the windshield
Stamped on the right hand side chassis member forward of the front spring mounting turret
 

Synopsis of Chassis/Serial Numbering Scheme

Digits
1 Geographic Region: S = Europe
2 Country: A = United Kingdom
3 Manufacturer: L = British Leyland/Land Rover
4,5 (model)
LB = Series III, Stage I, Lightweight
LD = 90 & 110, later Defender
LH = Range Rover (mk I) (Classic)
LJ = Discovery
LN = Freelander
LP = Range Rover (mk II)
LT = Discovery, Series II
 
6 (wheelbase)
A = 88" & Freelander, & 100" for RR mk I
C = 109" and 1 ton
G = 100"
H = 110" & 147"
K = 127"
M = Special
R = 110"
S = Military 110"
V = 92.3"
 
7 (body type)
A = Truck Cab, Soft Top or Hard Top (Utility body)
B = 3 door Station Wagon, or Freelander 5 door hardtop
E = 2 door Crew Cab
F = 4 door Crew Cab
H = High Capacity pick-up (Some had an A instead of the H)
M = 5 door Station Wagon & 7 Door SW
R = Monteverdi Range Rover
 
8 (engine)
B = 2.5l, 4 cylinder, Turbo diesel
C = 2.5l, 4 cylinder, diesel
D = 2.5l, 4 cylinder, petrol
F = 200 Tdi & 300 Tdi (2.5 Liter, 4 cylinder, Turbor Diesels)
G = 2.25l diesel & Freelander V6
H = 2.25l petrol
M = 3.9 liter V8 (injection)
P = 2.6l 6 cylinder, petrol
V = 3.5l V8 petrol (carburettor)
Y = 2 liter T16 petrol
Z = 3.9 liter Izuzu diesel
8 = Td5
 
9 (steering/transmission)
1 = RHD, 4 speed
2 = LHD, 4 speed
3 = RHD, automatic
4 = LHD, automatic
5 = RHD, 4 speed & overdrive
6 = LHD, 4 speed & overdrive
7 = RHD, 5 speed
8 = LHD, 5 speed
 
10 (model variant/model year?)
A = up to 1983-1984
B = 1985-1987
E = 1988
F = 1989
G = 1990
H = 1991
J = 1992
K = 1993
L = 1994
M = 1995
N = 1996
V = 1997
W = 1998
X = 1999
Y = 2000
1 = 2001
2 = 2002
 
11 (assembly location)
A = Solihull
F = CKD
V = South Africa
 
12-17 (serial number)