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Free Land Rover Discovery VIN Decoder

Decode your Land Rover Discovery VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 10 variants (1990–2004). No registration.

1990–2004 10 variants SUV DieselPetrol
Land Rover Discovery
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Land Rover Discovery specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Discovery variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
3.0L V6 Si6 8AT AWD (340 HP) 2017 Diesel 3.0 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
3.0L V6 TD6 8AT AWD (258 HP) 2017 Diesel 3.0 L 255 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
2.0L SD4 8AT AWD (240 HP) 2017 Diesel 2.0 L 237 bhp AUTOMATIC 8sp — —
4.0 V8 2002–2004 Petrol 4.0 L 182 bhp AUTOMATIC — —
2.5 Td5 2002–2004 Diesel 2.5 L 135 bhp MANUAL — —
4.0L V8 5MT AWD (185 HP) 1994–1999 Petrol 3.9 L 182 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L TDI 4AT AWD (122 HP) 1994–1999 Diesel 2.5 L 121 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp — —
2.5L TDI 5MT AWD (113 HP) 1994–1999 Diesel 2.5 L 111 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
3.5L V8 5MT AWD (155 HP) 1990–1994 Petrol 3.5 L 153 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —
2.5L 5MT AWD (113 HP) 1990–1994 Diesel 2.5 L 111 bhp MANUAL 5sp — —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

Why decode a Land Rover Discovery VIN?

The VIN confirms the exact engine, gearbox and trim, exposes outstanding recalls, and verifies the car matches its paperwork, so you can be sure a used Discovery is what the advert claims before you buy.

Other Discovery generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Land Rover Discovery VIN FAQ

What does a Land Rover Discovery VIN tell you?+
A Land Rover Discovery VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Land Rover Discovery?+
Look 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).
What years was the Land Rover Discovery made?+
Our database covers the Land Rover Discovery for model years 1990–2004, across 10 variants.
Is the Land Rover Discovery VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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