The VIN is an unique 17-digit number which identifies your vehicle from other makes and models. If you are using your 4×4 on public highways it is a legal requirement to have a VIN (Vehicle Identity Number) – you are permitted to use the old chassis number and transfer it over to the new chassis if it is a like for like replacement, however you can’t replace a leaf spring chassis with a coil spring and keep the same VIN. The chassis number (or VIN) is usually printed on the driver side door and helps to identify the vehicle. An average galvanised coating has a thickness of 85 microns and can protect a steel structure for up to 100 years – longer than most vehicles life spans! The galvanised framework of the replacement chassis offers strength and helps to provide long term corrosion protection. Being the load-bearing framework to mount the tyres, axle assemblies, gear box, steering system, brakes, and the weight of the engine, the chassis must be durable to withstand strong forces and corrosion. The original chassis for the Discovery 2 has a weakness to rot near the rear fuel tank and rear axle mounts. Typically, the model (Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Freelander), model type (station wagon, three/four door, etc), wheel base (90 inch, 100 inch, 110 inch, etc), engine, LHD/RHD, gearbox, and model year is included in the VIN.Ĭhassis number formats over the years Descriptionġ7-characters, International VIN, 1980-laterġ7-characters, Int.As part of a rebuild project on this Land Rover G4 TD5 we replaced the chassis with a new galvanised frame. Since 1980 Land Rover deploys the standard 17-character Vehicle Identification Number ( VIN), complying with international standards.Ĭar details can be derived (decoded, calculated) from the chassis numbers and the VIN. These formats are described in the table below. From 1948 to the early eighties, Land Rover used for their cars chassis numbers of their own format.
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