YOREVOL · Dec 10, 2013

am i right in thinking that a series 2 with a coil chassis and a 200tdi would require a vic check?
i have read the dvla guidelines and dvla want the original chassis or a new chassis to original spec with manufacturers reciept, and two of the following suspension front and back, axles(both), steering,gearbox,engine.
the landy in question has none of these, what would be the consequences of driving this and being stopped by the police/dvla.

fergusontom · Dec 10, 2013

Is it something you are building or buying?

If buying make sure its not a stolen 200tdi defender with a series number plate, someone on here got caught out with one of these and seems to have disapperead when he realised he was probably driving round in a stolen motor.

YOREVOL · Dec 10, 2013

possibly buying. its a series body with richards coil chassis. its on a well known auction site with a high price tag.

timtheenchanteruk · Dec 10, 2013

Depends on how long ago it was "converted"
Personally, Id leave well alone, I know there are rules, but not enough about them to know which side is legal and which isnt, and I'd not be wanting to end up with someone elses nicked motor.

trax · Dec 10, 2013

post the link up.

if it's tax exempt, by the sounds of it, it would probably fail the points scoring.

so afaik, if you are caught, it would lose it's reg, you'd have to apply and pass a iva to use it on the road.

i'd stay well clear.

ie. i wouldn't touch http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Series-2-1969-200tdi-Galvanized-Chassis-Tax-Exempt/171189980539

Nigel-S · Dec 10, 2013

trax said:
post the link up.

if it's tax exempt, by the sounds of it, it would probably fail the points scoring.

so afaik, if you are caught, it would lose it's reg, you'd have to apply and pass a iva to use it on the road.

i'd stay well clear.

ie. i wouldn't touch Land Rover / Series 2 / 1969 / 200tdi / Galvanized Chassis / Tax Exempt / | eBay

That's what you call a 'broom and handle' job, only 23 new handles and 56 new brush heads........

but it's original

YOREVOL · Dec 10, 2013

its the tax free coiler aspect that interested me.

trax · Dec 10, 2013

YOREVOL said:
its the tax free coiler aspect that interested me.

afaik, that's an instant 5 points knocked off for the chassis and 2 for the suspension.. that only leaves you with 7 left and you need 8.

the only way is if they did it before 1998 and have legit reciepts / proof that it pre-dates that

darius · Dec 10, 2013

YOREVOL said:
its the tax free coiler aspect that interested me.

Nowt wrong with leaf springs. If you have got £5k burning a hole in your pocket that would buy a nice HONEST classic series

barmatt · Dec 10, 2013

YOREVOL said:
its the tax free coiler aspect that interested me.

If you can prove it was done before the new rules came in you might get away with keeping the original id but if it was done recently it would have to have an iva and would be q plated.

I'd stay away unless the seller has a lot of documentation to prove the rebuild.

barmatt · Dec 10, 2013

here's the relevant info

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/radically-altered-vehicles

ebbadger · Dec 10, 2013

unless built before sva came in then no chance, the seller may have the Richards receipt.. if so that may be dated but I doubt very much its early enough..

cheers steve

timtheenchanteruk · Dec 11, 2013

Coils on a series isn't impossible, flicking through some back issues of LRO and other landy mags, from 94-96 theres a few places selling conversion kits, and even on the "help" pages the eggspurt saying to convert to coils on more than one occasion.

its all the bits together that ring bells to me,

do love the line in the link
"Its Not Your Usual Rubbish That Is Mocked Up To Look Original And Tax Exempt This Is The Real Deal"
Really, you sure...

YOREVOL · Dec 11, 2013

yeah, it needs a good look at whats been done. if its been done right, all well and good. the vic check is still a major concern. and i think it is overpriced. if you add up the sum of parts £5k doesnt sound alot, but you never get back what youve invested.

trax · Dec 11, 2013

btw, they look like defender doors to me, hinges at least. Or did series 3's have them hinges as well. I know 2as don't

YOREVOL · Dec 11, 2013

thanks for that trax, it does say series 2a bulkhead so somethings not right.

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