Hi i wonder if anyone can help me out here, i have a 1993 Land rover discovery which i bought.
The body was rotten so i cut it off and put a defender body on it, (shortened the rear tub etc to accomodate) and welded on a defender rear x member, the engine was capput so replaced it with a 300Tdi and defender r380 box.
Thevehicle looks like a completely standard defender. I spoke to the DVLA who assured me that as both engines were 2495cc they were classified as a like for like swap so would qualify for the points system?
The vehicle also has my private plate on it which i dont want to lose ( as it didnt have MOT i couldnt take it off beforehand!!)
The chap at DVLA advised me to change the colour on the log book to match the vehicle and change the engine number, which i have done (had the V5 back in one piece without question) and have now sent off my V5 with a letter explaninig what i have done .
I wanted to do this properly as am scared of having the vehicle confiscated.
Has anyone done this before and can let me know if it will go on a Q plate and will i lose my private plate,and how long will it be as it is ready for MOT now and i want to use it (3 years in the build).Willit need an SVA?
Any help gladly appreciated
Ross
