[ S ]
Position 1
Country of Manufacture
The first character identifies the country where the vehicle was built. In this Land Rover example, S represents United Kingdom (SA–SM), Germany (SN–ST).
S
United Kingdom (SA–SM), Germany (SN–ST)
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Land Rover VIN Decoder
Use our Land Rover VIN decoder to verify the vehicle identity first so you can review Range Rover, Discovery, and Defender trim claims, recall status, and title history with cleaner context.
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SALWR2RU5RA612345
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
SE
Engine
3.0L I6 Mild Hybrid
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body style
SUV
Fuel type
Gasoline
Assembly plant
Solihull, United Kingdom
Preview based on a sample VIN. Decode any 17-character VIN above for live results.
What is a VIN decoder?
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every Land Rover built since 1981. A VIN decoder reads this code and translates each section into plain language, giving you details about the manufacturer, specifications, model year, and production history.
[ A ]
Position 2
Manufacturer
The second character identifies the vehicle manufacturer or the division within a larger corporation. In this example, A represents Land Rover.
[ L ]
Position 3
Vehicle Type or Division
The third character identifies the vehicle type, division, or manufacturing category within the manufacturer. In this example, L helps indicate that SAL refers to a Land Rover vehicle.
[ SAL ]
Position 1-3
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The first three characters together form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). This code identifies the vehicle's manufacturer, vehicle type, and country or region of origin. Here, SAL identifies a Land Rover vehicle.
SAL
Common Land Rover SUV WMI associated with United Kingdom-built inventory, including the full-size Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.
SAL
The same SAL SUV WMI block also covers United Kingdom-built Defender 90, 110, and 130 inventory, distinguished from the Range Rover family by later positions in the VIN.
SAL
The same SAL SUV WMI block also covers United Kingdom-built Discovery, Discovery Sport, and Range Rover Evoque inventory, distinguished from full-size models by later positions in the VIN.
[ WR2RU ]
Position 4-8
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Characters 4 through 8 describe the vehicle's core attributes, including the model, body style, engine size and type, transmission, and series. This section varies by manufacturer, but it always captures the key specifications that define the vehicle's configuration.
[ 5 ]
Position 9
Security Check Digit
The ninth character is a calculated check digit used to verify the VIN is legitimate. It is determined by a mathematical formula applied to all other characters in the VIN. If any character is altered, the check digit will no longer match, helping to detect fraud and transcription errors.
[ R ]
Position 10
Model Year
The tenth character represents the vehicle's model year. Letters and numbers are used in a rotating sequence. For example, R = 2024, S = 2025, and T = 2026. This character allows you to quickly identify when the vehicle was produced.
A
1980, 2010
B
1981, 2011
C
1982, 2012
D
1983, 2013
E
1984, 2014
F
1985, 2015
G
1986, 2016
H
1987, 2017
J
1988, 2018
K
1989, 2019
L
1990, 2020
M
1991, 2021
N
1992, 2022
P
1993, 2023
R
1994, 2024
S
1995, 2025
T
1996, 2026
V
1997, 2027
W
1998, 2028
X
1999, 2029
Y
2000, 2030
1
2001, 2031
2
2002, 2032
3
2003, 2033
4
2004, 2034
5
2005, 2035
6
2006, 2036
7
2007, 2037
8
2008, 2038
9
2009, 2039
[ A ]
Position 11
Assembly Plant Code
The eleventh character identifies the specific factory where the vehicle was assembled. Each manufacturer assigns unique codes to its assembly plants around the world.
[ 612345 ]
Position 12-17
Production Sequence Number
The final six characters form the vehicle's unique serial number within its production run. This sequence number distinguishes each individual vehicle from every other vehicle of the same make, model, and year built at the same plant.
A Land Rover VIN decoder is useful because Land Rover inventory occupies a premium SUV category where trim and option positioning carry a meaningful share of the price. Range Rover full-size, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, Defender 90, Defender 110, Defender 130, Discovery, and Discovery Sport listings all compete in similar shopping carts, and the marketing copy can blur lines between body styles that have very different ownership profiles. Decoding the 17-character VIN gives you a stable factual starting point.
The first three characters of the VIN point to United Kingdom-built Land Rover SUV production, but the specific model family inside that block is determined by later VIN positions, the Monroney label, and the build sheet. The model-year character is a quick separate check, and on Defender inventory that quick check helps confirm whether the listing is describing the current-generation Defender or an older legacy vehicle that may be tougher to source parts for.
A Land Rover VIN decode is also a sharp reminder of what the VIN cannot do alone. It will not document off-road use, prove HSE or Autobiography trim authenticity, surface modification work, or report accident history. Once the VIN identity is sound, move into title and recall research, mileage review, build-sheet verification, and an inspection that takes Land Rover service costs and electronics complexity seriously.
What decoding reveals about a Land Rover
Every character in a Land Rover VIN carries meaning. Here's what our free decoder uncovers.
Make & Model
Identify the automaker and brand behind the vehicle, from the parent company to the specific division that produced it.
Model Year
Confirm the exact model year encoded in the VIN, essential for verifying a seller's claims and determining age-related wear.
Assembly Plant
Find out where the vehicle was built, including the specific factory and country of assembly.
Engine Type
Decode engine specifications including displacement, cylinder count, fuel type, and horsepower range.
Transmission
Determine whether the vehicle has an automatic, manual, or CVT transmission and its specific configuration.
Body Style
Identify the vehicle's body configuration including sedan, SUV, coupe, convertible, truck, or wagon.
Drive Type
Learn whether the vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive.
Safety Equipment
See the safety features encoded in the VIN, including airbag types, seat belt configurations, and restraint systems.
Trim Level
Decode the specific trim package and equipment level, helping you understand exactly what features came standard.
Country of Origin
Identify the country where the vehicle was manufactured, distinct from the brand's headquarters location.
Why decode a VIN?
Whether you're buying, selling, or maintaining a vehicle, decoding the VIN is the essential first step.
Buying a Vehicle
Verify a seller's claims before you commit. Decode the VIN to confirm the year, make, model, engine, and trim match the listing. Catch misrepresentations about mileage-relevant specs or trim packages before they become costly mistakes.
Selling a Vehicle
Build buyer confidence by providing accurate, verified vehicle specifications. A decoded VIN report shows transparency, helps justify your asking price, and speeds up the sale process.
Vehicle Maintenance
Know exactly what you're working with. Decode your VIN to confirm engine type, transmission, and factory equipment for accurate parts ordering, maintenance schedules, and insurance verification.
A Land Rover VIN decode is just the starting point
- A Land Rover VIN decode confirms the model year, SUV body family, and United Kingdom-built manufacturing context, but it does not surface off-road exposure, accident severity, title brands, or deferred maintenance. Premium Land Rover pricing only makes sense when those questions have actually been answered.
- A full vehicle history report fills in the layer the decode cannot cover: damage records, title history, mileage consistency, recall status, and ownership timeline. Before you commit to a used Range Rover, Defender, or Discovery, the report and a Land Rover specialist inspection separate a sound buy from a known-issue surprise.
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