Alban

Thanks for all the help and suggestions, I finally got a quote with the local NFU office. They originally told me no because of modifications and then mumble something about also not having any other business with them. As soon as I talked about getting my machinery and equipment insured with them it seemed to change things. I must say when I first saw 110 V8 on the V5 I was put off, but after some investigating it all made sense. This one was also a 127 crewcab with hicap back end.

Hi, tried Frank Pickles and got the response that it was not modified enough! Sorry forgot to mention my details, I'm in a rural location in the Highlands, I'm 32 with 9 years no claim and 3 points on my licence. The current owner has been very helpful and supplied me all the docs he has on it. There is even a letter from the DVLA confirming that there is no need to change the details on the V5. The reasons I have been declined quotes have been for reasons other than this. It's been really frustrating as there is no single issue that keeps popping up. Reasons vary widely: won't do 4x4 tippers, 4x4 commercial policies, age, non-landy engine, winch. Probably the most common response is actually: "we can't insure a Land Rover with a Tipper body" The current owner is with Sureterm and they won't do commercial policies!

Hi all As a newby I'd like to say what a great forum this is with a wealth of knowledge that is brilliant for getting you up to speed. As a tree surgeon I am hoping to buy a land rover 130 for my work but cannot get anyone to insure it. I have been trawling the posts regarding insurance issues and have tried all the usual companies for a quote and thus far been declined every time. I have tried: Footman James Adrian Flux Sureterm Peter Best Post Office CVD Autonet Swinton Call Connection Trust A-plan Sky Lancaster NFU and maybe a few others I've missed. The landy in question is a 1984 110 v8 on the ownership doc, it was converted to a 130 for SEB from new by Special Vehicles. It is now a single cab tipper. Recently restored with a galvanised 130 chassis, winch, winch bumper, ss exhaust and a 3.5 litre mazda engine. It has all been put together professionally by a retired engineer. I've tried all the companies mentioned on here but all have declined for different reasons. Sometimes it is because of the engine or the winch and sometimes because it is a tipper. I never thought it would be so difficult! Any advice would be much appreciated as I'm about to give up on the idea. Thanks in advance! Alban