How to Identify a Range Rover by Model

The Land Rover/Range Rover line of vehicles has been on the road for more than 60 years. In that time, more than a dozen different versions of the vehicle have been released, with each generation boasting multiple subtleties in design and construction. This makes buying parts for repair tricky. It is very important to know which model vehicle you own, for one size most definitely does not fit all when it comes to the Range Rover's nuanced styles. Knowing what your vehicle's model number means will help you choose the right parts.

Instructions

Know Your VIN

1

Locate the fourth and fifth letters in the VIN. This sequence represents the model range of the vehicle. Based on the letters, you will be able to classify the year in which the vehicle was made as well as its wheel-base type.

2

Determine your Range Rover's body style and engine size. These characteristics are represented by the sixth and seventh numbers, respectively, in the VIN. Based on the sixth number, you will know the number of doors on the vehicle. Typically, the number 2 represents a 3.9-liter engine and 3 represents a 4.2-liter engine for the seventh number in the VIN sequence.

3

Determine your transmission type and model year. These characteristics are represented by the eighth and 10th numbers, respectively, in the VIN. A 4 typically represents an automatic transmission. The model year is represented by a specific letter.

4

Determine your Range Rover's model type. Land Rover vehicles are either Series Land Rovers, or Defender vehicles. Either type has distinguishing features based on its model year and version, such as where the head lamps are placed or the wheelbase size.