Its not certain it was stolen but just not what he said it was.
doriz
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Or you could get a punch on the nose, let us know how you get on but sounds like it could be an awkward conversation.
When you did the v5 you must have got his address?
yeah i did but sent the V5 straight off. def got his number i remember he was Northampton way.
if it's been like that for 6 years you could be worrying over nothing.
I ALWAYS copy any docs before sending them to dvla in case the cleaner is the only one there when the post arrives. Doubt there's even a cleaner there at the moment.
wireman
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I think you're thinking of the DVLA 'points' system. You need to amass a certain number of point to retain a vehicle's ID. But it MUST include the chassis ( replacement - new only).
See here (half way down the page)
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/radically-altered-vehicles
looking at that this vehicle would score a maximum of 4 points (2 for suspension, 2 for steering(?), at a push if the chassis had been repaired using Td5 parts then 9.
doriz
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So you've visited Brenda the cleaner, lovely women. I've told her she shouldn't be left to collect the post whilst everyone is #workingfromhome.
On this occasion I'd be inclined to agree, this sort of thing really ****es me off .
Hope so but i am a bit of a worrier about that kind of thing. I suppose if i keep it 5 years it would be 11 years since what ever happened, happened. Cheers
Really ****ed off, probably wont tell the missus, just more stress!!! brought quite a few old cars and classics over the years and never had anything like this !
Lol you probably won't get another Land rover then?
They don't have to be stressful but most often are for one reason or another.
doriz
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Yep, last thing anyone wants to see is a fellow LZ member's partner rolling their eyes over a purchase
I know what you mean, when I got my RR there were a few issues with the mileage and V5 but it all worked out in the end (I think) after a few sleepless nights. Still half expect a knock on the door.
Always liked them, always loved the look of defenders, nearly brought one 10 years ago, thought this was a great deal. To be honest the mrs is used to it, my 72 bay screen camper had some hidden gems when i brought that! doh
Honestly its very hard when it comes to series and defenders, at first glance they all look the same but you have to know when certain model traits changed . As well as that the dvla don't make it easy by being so vague on details. As an aside my 1974 series 3 station wagon appears as what it should be with the dvla but on the mot check it is a 1971 defender 90! That concerned me so I phoned the dvla and was told that the details they hold are used by the authorities to check a vehicle and vosa deal with mot's. Have you tried calling vosa......don't waste your time.
