AJM90V8 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Back around 1990 I had the engine in my 90 changed by a local Land Rover specialist. For some reason - I don't recall now - I never got around to getting the V5 changed. Now I want to sell the vehicle and it is obviously an issue. i don't have the paperwork (two house moves later) and the garage has gone in the meantime. VOSA require proof to change an engine number - how should I approach this? If it makes a difference, the engine was swapped for a similar Land Rover V8 (ex range Rover to be precise) from a vehicle of about the same age: C reg I think vs. my D reg though I don't have any proof of this. (Matches engine number in V8 database) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Have you tried just sending the v5 off with the number amended. I did a like for like change and they changed it no proof required but it was a few years ago and things may of changed. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJM90V8 Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks, could try that but they clearly state on the website that proof is required. I would guess things probably have changed. angus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyWinny Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 When I changed an engine a couple of years ago I had to submit the V5 with proof of change of engine, capacity etc. Since I did the swap myself I didn't have the suggested paper work such as a receipt for the work carried out. After a quick phone call to DVLA (I realise you mentioned VOSA) I found that they would accept a letter from a garage or motoring body. The AA and RAC would charge for an inspection and could confirm engine number but would not confirm capacity. I asked at a local garage and they were happy to help. They checked the new engine number etc and provided me with a letter confirming the engine fitted (I think they charged £20). DVLA accepted this and were happy to make the changes to the V5 (although it took a few attempts so do check the V5 when it comes though). Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJM90V8 Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks MuddyWinny. I will try a garage, maybe even the local LR dealership. Their letter should carry authority! Indeed I meant to say DVLA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneandtwo Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 If you ar doing a straight engine swap, ie the capacity doesn't change, you generally don't need proof of the swap. I have just received the v5 back yesterday from my partners 90, it was originally a 200tdi but had the 300tdi factory re power kit fitted 15 years ago. I had never bothered to tell them about the engine number until last week. The v5 came back with 300tdi engine number instead of 200tdi number no problems, no questions asked. i always used to just put "UNKNOWN" as engine number in the past - I don't think it is an actual requirement to have an engine number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Although it was a fairly recent engine change, I didn't need to supply any proof. I just filled in the V5 with the new number and senit it to DVLA. It was returned without question. I had more problems with the insurance than with DVLA. They wanted receipts and an engineers report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Its a bit luck of the draw, as suggested just put new number , and tick box and send , they may well just send back OK especially if it nothing else changed at same time eg fuel or capacity . Then again they may want verification , so you have to go to garage or MOT authorised by DVSA to see number and do you a letter saying what engine it is and number . HTSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnb57 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 My local indepenent gave me a letter stating engine number, fuel etc and it was changed no problem..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonovice Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I've changed a few and never had an issue. Just filled in the new engine number on the v5 and posted it off, no letter or anything. I think it's not really an issue because they've always been either straight swaps or 2.5 for 2.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJM90V8 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Just for anyone reading this post in the future: I changed in the Engine number on the V5 and sent it off - with just a Post-It note attached saying similar type of engine, same capacity. New V5 returned without question - thanks all for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJM90V8 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Now I just need to sell the vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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