Defender - proof of vehicles weight

the_wolf · Mar 5, 2013

I sent in my V5 to have some bits changed on it including the incorrect weight and the DVLA are asking me to provide one of the following -

A. Plating Certificate
B. A copy of the certificate of conformity or Sub Mac
C. Manufacturers confirmation of the maximum design weight in the UK
D. Design Weight Certificate

Ive no idea where to look for any of the above or what one i would be looking for. I had a trawl through the internet but couldnt find anything giving me a definitive answer. Its a 1987 90 ive got and the VIN plate states the weight as 2400kg. Just need proof is all.

Many thanks in advance

Steve_R1979 · Mar 5, 2013

I think land rover can supply B

uncle albert · Mar 5, 2013

local vosa site should be able to advise if no one else can

the_wolf · Mar 5, 2013

I wasnt keen on contacting Land Rover at first as i thought they would charge an arm and a leg for a bit of paper. I did however but they were unable to help and suggested using a weighbridge but i dont think this would really get me the info im after.

Someone must have corrected the weight on the V5 before as im sure i seen a previous thread about it

discomania · Mar 5, 2013

the_wolf said:
I wasnt keen on contacting Land Rover at first as i thought they would charge an arm and a leg for a bit of paper. I did however but they were unable to help and suggested using a weighbridge but i dont think this would really get me the info im after.

Someone must have corrected the weight on the V5 before as im sure i seen a previous thread about it

What weight does it say on the V5 currently and what weight do you want it to say?

Would they accept a photograph of the plate on the servo and use that weight?

chezvegas · Mar 5, 2013

Why do you want to change it?

the_wolf · Mar 5, 2013

The weight on the V5 was wrong. I thought about sending a photo of the VIN plate so i probably will though I don't know if that's enough proof for them.

As I said I saw a thread about it before and I think its a very common thing for the weight on the V5 to be wrong which is why I wanted to update it.

discomania · Mar 5, 2013

Will the correct weight on the V5 have any bearing on anything?

storm99 · Mar 5, 2013

Handbook shows weights iirc...

timtheenchanteruk · Mar 6, 2013

prolly wouldnt accept the handbook, theres usually small print in them saying specifications change without notice etc etc, check plating for actual figures...

the_wolf · Mar 6, 2013

Stuff it, ill just send it in as is with a photo of the plate and state that I can't find the weight printed anywhere.

I'm hardly going to lie about it

Defender - proof of vehicles weight

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

Steve_R1979

Active Member

uncle albert

New Member

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

discomania

Well-Known Member

chezvegas

Active Member

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

discomania

Well-Known Member

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

timtheenchanteruk

Well-Known Member

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

Similar threads