Where to Find the VIN on a Jaguar XK8 / XKR (X100, 1996–2005)
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is essential when ordering parts — it ensures you get the exact right component for your car's specification, build date, and engine type. Here's where to find it on the XK8 / XKR.
Quick option: Your VIN is printed on your V5C logbook. You can also give us your UK registration number and we'll look it up for you — we have the same lookup systems as a JLR main agent.
VIN Locations
| Location | Where to Look |
|---|---|
| VIN Plate | Visible through the bottom left of the windscreen from outside the car |
| VIN Label | 1996–2002: Left-hand doorpost above the door striker plate. 2003–2006: Left-hand door hinge post |
| VIN Stamped | In the boot, on the vertical face adjacent to the battery |
Engine Number Locations
| Engine / Year | Where to Look |
|---|---|
| 1996–2002 (4.0L V8) | Stamped on a raised pad on the front of the engine block, right-hand side, near the thermostat housing |
| 2003–2006 (4.2L V8) | Stamped on the left-hand side, on the 'B' bank oil drain channel |
Gearbox Number
| Gearbox | Where to Look |
|---|---|
| 1996–2002 ZF Automatic | Metal label or bar code on the left-hand side of the casing |
| Supercharged (Mercedes Auto) | Stamped on the left-hand side of the transmission case |
| 2003–2006 ZF Automatic | Stamped on the left-hand side of the casing |
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VIN location data from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Research Guide No. 002.