Same model but I don't know the year. I assume it is fairly close but it doesn't say what it is on the receipt.
I doubt it will be older as mine is a 2000 d2. Sorry to ask but does 'transferred on retention to the new chassis' mean I can register it and keep my own reg number. I am sorry be a pain but am totally clueless! I like my Disco, which I bought new in 2000, and want to keep it for as long as possible - hence the re-chassis as the rust is taking hold at the rear but I didn't realise that I might be breaking the law by buying a reclaimed one! I just took the advice of the mechanic- mistake??????????????
Oh!! But it has taken nearly 13 years to remember this one.
That I don't know.. I presume all will be revealed when my mechanic goes to collect it after New Year.
Yes, you're right. When I bought the car, I told the dealer I only wanted to buy it if he could offer me a reg number I could remember!!!
I can remeber the registrations of my earlier cars ( from 1965) but the later ones escape me very easily! Alzheimers?????????????????
I can remeber the registrations of my earlier cars ( from 1965) but the later ones escape me very easily! Alzheimers?????????????????
Well, that gives me some comfort! Thanks for being so patient answering all my simple questions. Happy New Year!
Freelaner
Landy Driver
You're welcome (and i'm pretty sure the info is nearly correct too
)Happy New Year
martin1512
Well-Known Member
It is really, really simple, and has been explained many, many times. If you wish to use a 2nd hand chassis, then you have 2 options.
1. The simple option. Use the new chassis AND ID from the donor vehicle. If the 2 vehicles are the same model, then you will have no problems with the points system as you will be able to claim the points for engine, transmission and suspension etc from your original vehicle, as they will be identical.
2. Slightly more complicated option. Use the new chassis from the donor vehicle without it's ID. After this you will need to submit the vehicle for an IVA inspection. If you have a receipt for the new chassis with all of it's details on, you will be given an age related plate. If you have no documentation for the chassis, you may be issued with a Q plate.
What you should not do is fit the new chassis without doing either of the above. If you get pulled by the plod, or try to sell the vehicle, and someone spots that the chassis number does not match what is on the V5, then you could find yourself with a whole load of hassle to deal with.
.... and I really am grateful to you both.
You never stop learning!
You never stop learning!
What confused me was the wording of the DVLA's guidance notes on this, which say:
The original unmodified chassis or unaltered bodyshell (i.e. body and chassis as one unit - monocoque); or a new chassis or monocoque bodyshell of the same specification as the original supported by evidence from the dealer or manufacturer (e.g. receipt).
And two other major components from the original vehicle - ie suspension (front & back); steering assembly; axles (both); transmission or engine.
I assumed this meant you needed at least some of the running gear from the donor vehicle in order to use the ID of the donor vehicle, but you're saying that the running gear simply needs to be of the same specification as the original vehicle,
Swapping the ID like that doesn't sound like a very good idea to me, aside from being a massive **** about, the donor ID could have 20 previous owners, it could be a write off, if you've got service history for your truck it's now useless as it doesn't relate to the vehicle id, also, won't a discovery have the vin number stamped on the bodyshell as well the chassis?
martin1512
Well-Known Member
As long as the transmission, suspension etc from the donor vehicle are of the same spec, and of a similar age, then you can change them over.
As for swapping the ID, the only important thing is the VIN. This is what identifies the vehicle. The body of a Discovery, is not actually classed as a major component. As far as I know, the only identifying number on the body shell is on the VIN plate which is riveted to the body. Once the DVLA has been notified of the chassis change, and the vehicle has had it's IVA, you should be able to transfer the registration number from the old vehicle onto the new one. People often get confused with the vehicle ID and the registration number. Registration numbers can be changed throughout the vehicles life, but the VIN should always remain with the chassis it was originally assigned to, unless a brand new chassis that has not had a VIN assigned to it is used.
Thank you for clarifying that.
That sort of makes sense, though to my mind, at least where land rovers are concerned, it would make more sense if they allowed the vin number to be swapped on the existing V5 in the same way you'd notify an engine change.
That would eliminate the loophole where by people can sell the ID of a vehicle by including the chassis, which in reality is just a pile of scrap. To my mind, if a vehicle is broken up for spares then it should 'die' then, along with any 'benefits' attached to the ID like road tax or LEZ exemption. though i suppose this problem is more specific to land rovers because they are such an easy vehicle to ring, and the DVLA rules aren't made with land rovers in mind.
