Online VIN decoderFree Land Rover VIN lookup
Have the VIN of a Land Rover? Enter all 17 characters and see the model, engine, model year and plant for free, then check the history: accidents, title brands and odometer.
- Free
- No sign-up
- Instant result
Where to find the VIN on a Land Rover
On a Land Rover the VIN plate sits at the lower left of the windshield and on the driver-side door jamb; the same 17 characters are printed on the title, the registration card and the insurance card. If any of them differ, stop and check the vehicle history.
- Dashboard, driver side
Look through the windshield in the lower left corner, where the dash meets the glass.
- Driver-side door jamb
The sticker or plate on the B-pillar or door edge (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard label).
- Engine bay or frame
Stamped on the firewall or, on trucks, on the frame rail near the front wheel.
- Title certificate
Every state title shows the VIN near the year, make and model.
- Registration card
The registration card in the glove box repeats the VIN.
- Compare with the car
If the VIN on the title differs from the one on the dashboard, do not buy until it is explained.
- Insurance ID card
Your insurance card or app lists the VIN of each covered vehicle.
- Policy documents
The declarations page of the policy shows the full VIN too.
- Service records
Repair orders and dealer invoices usually carry the VIN as well.
How to recognize a Land Rover VIN
Land Rover is a brand from the United Kingdom. The first three characters of the VIN (the WMI code) identify the maker and, often, the plant or the market the vehicle was built for.
Example: a VIN that starts with SAL stands for Land Rover, UK. The 10th character is the model year; the last six characters are the production number. A VIN that starts with another code is not necessarily a problem (makers change codes over time), but it is worth checking the history before you buy.
Land Rover VIN decoder by model
| Model | Production years | Generations | Engine versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 2017–present | 2 | 17 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 2014–present | 2 | 54 |
| Land Rover Series II | 1963–1986 | 1 | 2 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 1989–present | 7 | 57 |
| Land Rover Freelander | 1998–2014 | 6 | 27 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 2012–present | 6 | 42 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2005–present | 4 | 42 |
What each part of a Land Rover VIN means
For Land Rover: SAL. The first character is the region (United Kingdom).
Land Rover codes the model line, body style and engine here, which is why the VIN shows which version of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar you are looking at.
Mandatory for vehicles sold in North America; many European-market Land Rover VINs use a filler character here.
Model year, plant code and the unique production number of the Land Rover, which history reports use to link accidents, title brands and odometer readings.
The full guide: year codes, WMI countries and the check digit · Land Rover VIN check: history, recalls, title
Decoded Land Rover VIN examples
Real Land Rover VINs decoded on DecodeThatVIN, with the model and engine read from the code.
What does a Land Rover VIN start with?
Usually SAL – Land Rover, UK. The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI); a maker can have several, one per plant, vehicle type or market.
Are Land Rover vehicles built in North America?
Land Rover has no assembly plant in North America: its vehicles come from plants abroad, and the first character of the VIN tells the region of the plant (S–Z Europe, J–R Asia).
Does the VIN show the model year of a Land Rover?
Yes: on Land Rover VINs the 10th character is the model year (see the VIN year chart). The letter repeats every 30 years, so check it against the production years of the model.
Can I see the history of a Land Rover from its VIN?
The free decode shows what the car is. Accidents, title brands and odometer readings are in the Land Rover history report; recalls are checked on the Land Rover VIN check page.