Jens Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Have a few quest about the rules on importing my Defender to the UK. I'm moving to the UK in the near future and would like to take my Defender with me. It's a 99' model TD5 with 37" tires and road legal in Iceland, would it be any problem getting it registered in the UK? If the above would be possible, how is the cost of it calculated? - Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 You need to speak to the DVLA and VOSA. I wouldn't mention the tyres, they're not considered in any of the checks and talking about them will only confuse the idiots that answer the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravaigin Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 If you can possibly get an EU Certificate of Conformity for your vehicle from your LR dealer it will help, DVLA do a paperwork pack with all the info on registering. Some UK insurers will insure on the chassis number rather than the UK reg, Direct Line is one. I brought a new, unregistered 90 back here in 2005, went in to the local DVLA office and was legal with V5 registration Document and Road Fund Licence in about an hour. Yours will need an MOT as it is over 3 years old. I am not sure what the import tax will be on a 10/11 year old vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Doesn't sound like much trouble then. The only worry I have now, will be driving on the left side with the steering wheel on the left as well. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Emissions regulations can be fun but a Cert of Conformity will remove that headache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtail4x4 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I have to ask why bother? there are plenty here, I am sure it would be easier to sell it there and buy another here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 because selling a car in iceland at the moment is somewhat slow. also it looks from the wee picture to be modified quite a lot, so if you have the car tailored to your tastes, it doesn't make much sense to start again. perhaps when the kreppa abates he will want to take it back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Couldn't have said it better myself callum It has everything I want on/in it and drives like a dream so why part with it. Here is a some bigger images of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callum Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 a small cost will be changing your headlights to right hand drive when you get here, about £20 for a new set from paddocks etc. Oh and if you don't have a spare wheel (maybe you have one inside, but i noticed a spare was not such a popular accessory in iceland) bring one or budget for getting one here. If you get a flat here, not many local tyre fitters will have 37" tyres in stock to get you going again quickly if the tyre can't be repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravaigin Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Doesn't sound like much trouble then. The only worry I have now, will be driving on the left side with the steering wheel on the left as well. Cheers Well, I spend a lot of the time abroad so I'm driving on the right with the wheel on the right, we could meet up and swap bulkheads, steering boxes etc? :-) Nice Defender by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinhollings Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 your tyres are past the wheel arches thats a big no no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Couldn't have said it better myself callum It has everything I want on/in it and drives like a dream so why part with it. Here is a some bigger images of it Hmmmm Does not have all.. Need steering guard maybe??? And that spade could be a perfect tool to break into the back and get whatever the thief needs in the truck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranberry Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 There's lots of info on importing a vehicle here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/ImportingAndExportingAVehicle/index.htm You will need to carry out the following modifications ( as well as making sure that the wheels fit within the wheelarches ): 1. Fit a speedo that is calibrated in MPH 2. Replace the headlight lenses with UK spec ones 3. Fit an extra foglight on the right rear. After that you can get an MOT and then register the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Fit an extra foglight on the right rear the wiring [red/yellow trace] should be already existing in the rear corner, either behind the interior rear corner panel or under the rear arch behind the rubber flap above the rear cross-member end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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