bluespanner Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Land-Rover-Defender-90-300-TDI-Galvanised-Chassis-/111338316692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19ec47e394 This vehicle has been written off, and when the seller was questioned about it he denies it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Have you reported that to ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 He hasn't stated anything wrong in the add though. The fact that is was written of, would not bother me, given the chassis is bought new. Looks all pretty decent to me to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Cat C or D is not a problem, but according to DVLA it's blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 according to DVLA it's blue. Meaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trafman Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Its great to have the info passed as at the least folk are aware and can decide if cat C or d etc bothers them. I viewed a cat C Landy today loved it and not an issue. I wont comment on this particular sale but what would be a concern to me in any potential sale is if the info is not disclosed or denied, that's when I would likely walk away. I spent 20 mins looking at a particular Landy today and loved it, I did spend over an hour in general chat with its restorer and owner now that's what told me more about the vehicle and just how well it was likely to have been restored. Cheers Trafman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Meaning? I think if you paint a blue land rover grey you are supposed to mention it to the DVLA.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I agree that he should annouce that it was written off, and I understand that it is illegal to sell a high cat write off. This would worry me with a normal car but with a Defender I can't see the difference of rechassis due to accident or rechassis as it fell in half due to rust? Most write offs are due to econnomical reasons are they not? A Defenders sum of parts could still make it viable? My main concern would be the use of stolen parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluespanner Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 It isn't the fact that it is cat d, he looks to have done a really good job re building it. It is the fact that he hasn't advertised it as such and when questioned, denies it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UdderlyOffroad Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Land-Rover-Defender-90-300-TDI-Galvanised-Chassis-/111338316692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19ec47e394 This vehicle has been written off, and when the seller was questioned about it he denies it. Which website are you using to confirm this? All the DVLA vehicle enquiry tells me is: Date of Liability 01 09 2014 Date of First Registration 24 06 1997 Year of Manufacture 1997 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2495cc CO₂ Emissions Not Available Fuel Type HEAVY OIL Export Marker N Vehicle Status Licence Not Due Vehicle Colour BLUE Vehicle Type Approval Not Available Whereas askmid.com tells me YES P304OET IS showing as insured on the Motor Insurance Database today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I think if you paint a blue land rover grey you are supposed to mention it to the DVLA.... That was my point. If it was restored a year ago DVLA should have been informed, If the police decided to do a random search as it looks so good it might invite unneeded attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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