Mark Jenkins Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Yes it does seem that Hard Top/Van back Defenders are going to be hit by this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Yes it does seem that Hard Top/Van back Defenders are going to be hit by this. Well I checked out my own hardtop 110's status on the TFL website and got the same message about being non compliant from Oct 2010 If I am understanding this correctly does it mean that if my Defender was a station wagon rather than a hardtop it would be exempt? Steve (unsure of Islington and hoping to relocate to W Sussex next year! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Se7enUp Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 your vehicle does not fit within our parameters Just about say's it all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyzeus Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 just checked my mates Vito van ( large van a 2000yr model) for him and its ok, even after 2010. hows that work then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred90 Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 just checked my mates Vito van ( large van a 2000yr model) for him and its ok, even after 2010. hows that work then! Looks like these could become an ideal investment Barry phantomplate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Hurrah, I can drive my V8 109 CSW into London for free! If I could only work out why the hell would I ever want to? Oh and those Phantom plates are about as likely to work as our public transport system - if you can see it with your eyes the cameras can see it, and they can digitally enhance any bits that they can't see. The cameras can read your tax disc from 100yds, a bit of dodgy plastic isn't gonna phase them. At best you're still gonna get a ticket, more likely you're gonna get stopped by the cops and told to buy some normal plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dred90 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Hurrah, I can drive my V8 109 CSW into London for free! If I could only work out why the hell would I ever want to? Oh and those Phantom plates are about as likely to work as our public transport system - if you can see it with your eyes the cameras can see it, and they can digitally enhance any bits that they can't see. The cameras can read your tax disc from 100yds, a bit of dodgy plastic isn't gonna phase them. At best you're still gonna get a ticket, more likely you're gonna get stopped by the cops and told to buy some normal plates. Hmmm, perhaps they only work with Gatso's.. let's see.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jenkins Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 If I am understanding this correctly does it mean that if my Defender was a station wagon rather than a hardtop it would be exempt? Steve (unsure of Islington and hoping to relocate to W Sussex next year! ) This seems to be the basic idea, yes. I've had replies from TfL and DVLA now that confirm this. But you can't just stick windows in it, you can't change its classification - this is set solid at the date of manufacture (apparently). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjojjas Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 This seems to be the basic idea, yes. I've had replies from TfL and DVLA now that confirm this. But you can't just stick windows in it, you can't change its classification - this is set solid at the date of manufacture (apparently). just put my 110 csw in and its non-compliant........not that I'm losing too much sleep here in a fields outside Newcastle upon Tyne to be fair. its a real pi553s all this taxation carp. why not try making a choice for people instead of just persecuting them. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob90 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 well lets stop crying "im compliant or not complaint" it pains me to say but if this was France then we would be rioting and blocking ports myself i say lets have a good old fist fight with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 well lets stop crying "im compliant or not complaint" it pains me to say but if this was France then we would be rioting and blocking ports myself i say lets have a good old fist fight with them LOL - If this was Russia you'd be making making snowballss in Siberia by now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 The following was received from the LEZ people: Thank you for contacting Transport for London (TfL) on the 22nd June 2007 regarding the information held about your Land Rover. We apologise for the delay in contacting you, we have been thoroughly investigating the points that you have raised, which has caused the delay in my response. Thank you for the information that you have provided us with. The Land Rover range of vehicles posses a number of problems with regards to classifying them correctly. The body type of your vehicle is “Light 4x4 utility” which means its chassis is based upon a light goods vehicle in terms of the London Low Emission Zone; however its taxation class (diesel car and vehicle category) indicate that the vehicle's purpose is to carry people. We are working closely with the vehicles manufacturer to get a clear definition of when particular Land Rover vehicles are considered to be affected by the London Low Emission Zone. We would like to thank you for your patience whilst we clarify the situation. I will continue to keep you all informed of progress. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyzeus Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 mmmmmm, you have a TD5 90, rear seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 That's right TD5 CSW. Though it is the passenger bit that might swing it, rather than the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Received from LEZ today: I can now confirm that we are working towards changing the status of Land Rover Defender’s to‘not subject to LEZ’ as long as they are used for private use and not commercial. This may take some time so I would advise that you either wait for us to make the necessary amendments which could take more than 6 months or you can register your vehicle with ourselves by returning a completed compliance application form along with a photocopy of your vehicle registration form. Ta Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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