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Free Land Rover VIN Decoder

Decode any Land Rover VIN for free and read the model, engine, body and factory options in seconds, plus recalls and safety ratings, for Land Rover vehicles built in United Kingdom. No registration.

SALGS2VF8FA123456See a decoded Land Rover VIN
WMI: SAL Plant-code decode Recall lookup NCAP safety
34 Land Rover models covered Free instant decode, no sign-up Official open-data sources

How to read a Land Rover VIN number

A Land Rover VIN has 17 characters. Each section tells you something different about the car.

SAL
1–3WMI · maker & country
GS2VF8
4–9VDS · model, body, engine
F
10Model year
A
11Assembly plant
123456
12–17Serial number
WMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Land Rover uses SAL.
VDS (4–9) model line, body, engine and restraint, position 9 is the check digit.
Model year (10) a single letter or digit for the model year.
Plant (11) the assembly plant where this Land Rover was built.
Serial (12–17) the unique production sequence number.

Where is Land Rover made?

Land Rover is a British brand, part of Jaguar Land Rover (Tata). Vehicles are built at Solihull and Halewood in the UK and at Nitra in Slovakia, all under the SAL WMI.

GB SolihullGB HalewoodSK NitraIN Pune

Popular Land Rover models we decode

All variants and years are covered, see the full list further down.

Luxury SUV

Range Rover

The flagship luxury off-roader.

Performance SUV

Range Rover Sport

Sportier, more dynamic Range Rover.

Compact SUV

Range Rover Evoque

Stylish compact premium SUV.

Mid SUV

Range Rover Velar

Sleek, design-led mid-size SUV.

Large SUV

Discovery

Versatile seven-seat family 4x4.

Off-roader

Defender

The reborn go-anywhere icon.

Why check a Land Rover VIN before buying?

A Land Rover VIN check helps you avoid odometer fraud, confirm the car matches its documents, reveal outstanding recalls, and verify the exact specification before you commit, essential for imported or cross-border vehicles.

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How to find your Land Rover VIN number

The 17-character VIN appears in several places on the car and its paperwork.

Windscreen & door

Through the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, and on the driver's door-jamb sticker.

Engine bay & body

Many Land Rover models also stamp the VIN on the engine-bay bulkhead or a strut tower.

Registration documents

The VIN is printed on the registration certificate (V5C / title) and the insurance documents.

Land Rover models in our spec database (34)

Every Land Rover model and generation we hold specifications for.

2023LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport Defender 110 1991–2016Defender 130 2022+Defender 90 1991–2016Defender 90 Works V8 2018–2019Defender OCTA 2025+Discovery 1990–2004Discovery - LR3 2004–2009Discovery - LR4 2013+Discovery 3 Doors 1990–1999Discovery II 1999+Discovery SVX 2018+Discovery Sport 2014–2019Freelander 1998–2007Freelander - LR2 2006–2014LR4 2010+Range Rover 1988–2021Range Rover 3 Doors 1988–1993Range Rover Evoque 2019+Range Rover Evoque 3 Door 2015+Range Rover Evoque 5 Door 2011–2018Range Rover Evoque Convertible 2016+Range Rover Evoque Coupe 2011–2015Range Rover Hybrid 2013+Range Rover L 2014+Range Rover LWB 2021+Range Rover PHEV 2017+Range Rover SWB 2021+Range Rover Sport 2005–2022Range Rover Sport HST 2019+Range Rover Sport PHEV 2017+Range Rover Sport SV 2024+Range Rover Sport SVR 2015+Range Rover Velar 2018+

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Land Rover VIN Decoder FAQ

Common questions about checking Land Rover vehicle identification numbers.

What is a Land Rover VIN decoder?+
A Land Rover VIN decoder reads the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number and returns the model, engine, body type, model year, production plant and factory options. Our Land Rover VIN checker is free and needs no registration.
How do I decode a Land Rover VIN for free?+
Enter the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of the page and submit. The free Land Rover VIN checker instantly runs a lookup and returns specifications, recall information and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN located on a Land Rover?+
On most Land Rover vehicles the VIN is visible at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
How many characters is a Land Rover VIN?+
A valid Land Rover VIN has exactly 17 characters and never contains the letters I, O or Q, to avoid confusion with the digits 1 and 0.
Where is Land Rover made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+
Land Rover is associated with United Kingdom and is built at several plants. The country and plant are encoded in the VIN: Land Rover uses WMI prefixes such as SAL, and position 11 identifies the assembly plant.
Is the Land Rover VIN decoder really free?+
Yes. Decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free with no account required. A paid full-history report is optional if you also need mileage and theft checks.
Can I check Land Rover recalls by VIN?+
Yes. The decoder cross-references Land Rover recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada and the EU Safety Gate so you can see whether a specific VIN is affected.
What is the difference between a free decode and a full history report?+
The free decode covers specifications, recalls, safety ratings and emissions. The full report adds mileage verification, stolen-vehicle checks, accident records and ownership history.

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