Land Rover VIN Decoder
Land Rover VIN Decoder
Last updated July 2026 · Reviewed by the VinWhere Vehicle Data Team · Source: NHTSA vPIC
A Land Rover VIN decoder reads a 17-character Land Rover Vehicle Identification Number to identify factory data such as model year, make, model, body style, engine, drivetrain, fuel type, manufacturer, country, and assembly plant when available. The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) — for example, SAL identifies land rover built in the united kingdom.
What a Land Rover VIN can tell you
A Land Rover VIN can reveal the model year, model, trim, engine, drivetrain, body style, fuel type, manufacturer, country, and assembly plant when available.
Land Rover VIN prefixes (WMI)
The first three characters of a Land Rover VIN identify the manufacturer, country, and vehicle type. Common Land Rover prefixes include:
| WMI prefix | Identifies |
|---|---|
| SAL | Land Rover built in the United Kingdom |
Reading a Land Rover VIN
Country of build
A Land Rover VIN starting with S was built in the United Kingdom.
Position 10: model year
The 10th character encodes the Land Rover model year code.
Jaguar Land Rover
Land Rover shares engineering with Jaguar but uses its own WMIs.
Sample Land Rover VIN decode
An example decode for a Land Rover VIN, showing the factory fields VinWhere returns:
- Year
- 2018
- Make
- LAND ROVER
- Model
- Range Rover
- Body
- Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
- Engine
- 5L 8-cyl
- Drive
- —
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Built in
- Solihull, UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
Example VIN for illustration. Decode your own Land Rover VIN above for exact results.
How to read a Land Rover VIN
Every 17-character Land Rover VIN follows the same position structure. The 10th character is the model year (see the VIN year chart) and the 11th is the assembly plant.
| Position(s) | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Country or region of manufacture (WMI) |
| 2 | Manufacturer (WMI) |
| 3 | Vehicle type or manufacturing division (WMI) |
| 4–8 | Vehicle attributes: model, body, engine, restraints (VDS) |
| 9 | Check digit (validates the VIN) |
| 10 | Model year |
| 11 | Assembly plant |
| 12–17 | Production sequence / serial number |
Common Land Rover models
VinWhere decodes VINs across the Land Rover lineup, including:
Land Rover build sheet by VIN
Can I get a Land Rover build sheet by VIN?
Yes. A Land Rover build sheet is the factory record of how a specific vehicle was originally built — its installed options, packages, and paint and trim codes. VinWhere reconstructs this from the VIN: it decodes the factory specification, then checks the original Land Rover window sticker (Monroney label), which lists the as-built options and original MSRP.
Start with the Land Rover window sticker lookup to see the original as-built options and MSRP for your VIN.
Where to find your Land Rover VIN
- Driver-side dashboard, through the windshield
- Driver door jamb sticker
- Vehicle registration and title
- Insurance card and policy
Data sources and limitations
Land Rover VIN decoding is based on manufacturer-reported vehicle data from the official NHTSA vPIC database, plus brand-specific window sticker providers where available. Some fields — trim, options, or window sticker — may be unavailable depending on the model year, vehicle type, and source. A VIN decode shows factory specifications only, never owner names, addresses, or private DMV records.
Land Rover VIN decoder FAQ
How do I decode a Land Rover VIN for free?+
Enter your 17-character Land Rover VIN into VinWhere's free decoder to see the model year, model, trim, engine, drivetrain, and assembly plant when available.
What does a Land Rover VIN starting with SAL mean?+
A Land Rover VIN starting with SAL identifies a Land Rover built in the United Kingdom.
Where is the VIN on a Land Rover?+
Check the driver-side dashboard through the windshield, the driver door jamb, and the vehicle's documents.