Defender tray back iva test

Hi guys I bought my trayback a few year ago and I'm now wanting to put it through an iva test and would just like any pointers to anything that I need to sort before hand, I'm am going to remove the wheel spacers so the wheels don't protrude

Wheres the indicators and brake lights cant see them clearly in pics...and they will look for any sharp and protuding bits as well...good luck...

Previous owner fit them led indicators do you think they will be okay they are really bright. The back has a plate on each side of the roll cage with brake indicators and reverse lights. Do you know if I need a number plate light even though there's no registration plate yet

Jackpot1908 said:

Previous owner fit them led indicators do you think they will be okay they are really bright. The back has a plate on each side of the roll cage with brake indicators and reverse lights. Do you know if I need a number plate light even though there's no registration plate yet

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Surely there is a manual for what is required to pass an IVA test?

Ref the reg plate light, I would hazard a gues that yes it is required. Otherwise what would make you fit one after the test is passed?

Cheers

Yes there is a manual but it's not the easiest thing to intemperate so was wondering if anybody had managed to put one through a test before

Yes you will need the light and space for plate.

Here Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection manual: cars (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Download and go through it, theres probably a fair bit for you to do.

Good luck

J

Hello and welcome

Hello,welcome & good luck

Unsure if that rear cross member needs replacing. But as @marjon has posted the regs which needs a good read.

You may need all receipts for engine/chassis/axles gearbox

who was the frame builder?

The roll cage was built by a company called cage the beast, had a read through and I think ill have to change the headlights make some wheel arches for the rear and two silencers on the exhaust still unsure whether the front indicators will be okay or not

To start make sure all lights have the right approval markings.

Do you have a heater in the truck? Might sound like a silly question but as you have a windscreen you also need a way of demisting it

Think one of your biggest problems will be " external protursions "

Good Luck.

J

Yes it got a heater most important thing! Ha yeah I think I might just have to do what I can and then see what it fails on

Jackpot1908 said:

Yes it got a heater most important thing! Ha yeah I think I might just have to do what I can and then see what it fails on

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Do you know where your local inspector is?

these are quiet strict.
Where is your radiator?
They will check inside the cab for sharp edges & where finger could get stuck.

do you have any ID/chassis numbers?

What would you think could be a protusion?

Local inspector is Sheffield, radiator is in original position, yep ids and chassis numbers from dvla

Jackpot1908 said:

Local inspector is Sheffield, radiator is in original position, yep ids and chassis numbers from dvla

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Thanks
A problem I encountered was the removal of the rear cross member & front bumper.

Have you got yours through a test now?

Jackpot1908 said:

What would you think could be a protusion?

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Read the bit in the manual its very in depth about edges that may harm either people in the truck or any that maybe hit outside.

Even down to the exhaust tip, and wheel arch to wheels proximity.

Aslong as your cab is standard inside you will probably get away with the interior part.

I am not telling you this but if its not on the vehicle it cant fail, I.E your winch bumper as long as what's on there is good at the time standard bumper

Good luck and keep us posted, maybe take loads of pics and see if you can get to chat to 1 of the inspectors before wasting any money.

J

Yeah sounds like an idea think I might put it on standard wheels to test too

Dont forget things like rear view mirrors inside and out,hazard warning lights,fog lights,reversing lights etc you might find you need them also mud flaps on the rear might be needed...

Ah didnt think it would need a rear view mirror cheers! Do you think rear mud flaps will be okay and not have to put an arch round