slob · Jan 8, 2008

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

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