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Vehicle Identification Number



Vehicle Identification Number

Location
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is stamped on a plate attached to the LH 'B' post. The VIN is also stamped in the following locations:
- On a plate attached to the LH 'B' post.
- On a plate behind the LH lower corner of the windscreen.
- On the engine compartment bulkhead.







VIN plate on LH 'B' post







Engine compartment bulkhead







Windscreen VIN

The VIN plate contains the following information:







Vehicle identification number

Example: SALLNABG11A518779

SAL Manufacturer's identifier (Land Rover UK)
LN Marque/Model
LN = Freelander
A Trim level
A = Trim level 1
B Body Style
B = 5 door models
G Engine
G = KV6 petrol engine models
1 Transmission and Steering
1 = RHD automatic gearbox
1 Model Year
1 = 2001 Model year
2 = 2002 Model year
3 = 2003 Model year
A Assembly plant
A = Solihull
6 figures = Serial number

Paint and trim colour codes

Paint code (F): a 3 digit code identifying the original paint colour is stamped on the VIN plate.

Trim code (G): a code identifying the original trim type and colour is stamped on the VIN plate.