Land Rover Discovery: Identification Codes / Description and Operation

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ( VIN )

NOTE:

Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

1. VIN, stamped location
2. VIN, Windscreen
3. VIN Label

VIN Plate - UK, Europe and ROW

1. Type/Approval Number - If shown
2. VIN Number
3. Gross Vehicle Weight
4. Gross Combination Weight
5. Front Axle Weight
6. Rear Axle Weight
7. Colour Code Group

VIN Plate - China

1. Vehicle VIN Number
2. Engine Type/Capacity/Power
3. Occupancy
4. Build Date
5. Gross Vehicle Weight
6. Gross Trailer Weight

VIN Plate - Gulf markets

1. Build Date
2. Model year
3. Vehicle VIN Number

TIRE DATA LABEL - UK , EUROPE AND ROW

1. Tire Size
2. Tire Pressures

CERTIFICATION / TIRE DATA LABEL - NAS ONLY

1. Vehicle VIN Number
2. Bar Code Identification
3. Tire Pressures

TIRE PRESSURE LABEL - CANADA ONLY

1. Tire Pressures
2. Vehicle VIN Number
3. Vehicle Type

VIN NUMBER IDENTIFICATION

VIN number - UK, EU and ROW

2.2 LITER DIESEL ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The 2.2 Liter Diesel Engine Serial Number is stamped on the RH side of the cylinder block.

2 .0 LITER DIESEL ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The 2.0 Liter Diesel Engine Serial Number is stamped on the RH side of the cylinder block.

2.0 LITER PETROL ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The 2.0 Liter Petrol Engine Serial Number is etched into the RH side of the engine block.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER

The Automatic Transmission Serial Number is stamped on the transmission casing.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER

The Manual Transmission Serial Number is stamped on the transmission casing.

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER

The Rear Differential Serial Number is stamped on the side of the differential casing.

POWER TRANSFER UNIT

The number is stamped on the underside of the casing.

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Notice

Appropriate service methods and correct repair procedures are essential for the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles, as well as the safety of the person doing the work. This manual provides general directions for accomplishing service and repair work with tested effective techniques.

Following them will help assure reliability.

There are numerous variations in procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as well as in the skill of the person doing the work.

This manual cannot possibly anticipate all such variations and provide advice or cautions as to each. Accordingly, anyone who departs from the instructions provided in the manual must first establish that neither personal safety or vehicle integrity is compromised from choices of methods, tools or parts.

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