MOT & respray change of colour

LeadFarmer · Feb 17, 2011

Anyone know if the vehicles colour has to match the colour stated on the log book, for the MOT?

Im finally ready to get my Defender resprayed, from white to Bonatti grey. Problem is, my MOT is due in about 4 weeks. If I get it resprayed first, I wont have enough time to send off my log book to inform DVLA of the colour change before the MOT. But Im too excited about getting it resprayed to wait

Should I wait and get the MOT done first?

paul_c · Feb 17, 2011

Simple answer: no

Bit more detail: so long as the chassis number matches up and goes through the basic checks the MoT guy does, you should be okay. He might choose to mention the colour change as an advisory, but its very unlikely especially if you have a chat and give a plausible explanation. Obviously, I'm assuming your car isn't a ringer.

LeadFarmer · Feb 17, 2011

No, not a ringer, just never liked the colour. The MOT testing garage kinda know me as Ive used them for the last few years, so they know everything will be above board. But I dont think that would stop them from failing it, if they had reason.

Nice to know I can go ahead with the respray. Thanks for your reply Paul

Khryztal · Feb 17, 2011

Never had a garage look at the log book for an MOT yet. And the only thing you have to do is get the V5C changed to new colour asap.

oldskool · Feb 18, 2011

MOT tester doesn't need to look at the log book the vehicles colour comes up when they log to do the MOT

Beast o Bodmin · Feb 18, 2011

i know of a tester that didnt even check the paper work numbers with those on the vehicle.

most testers are poor in my book.

the industry needs overhaul.

a vehicle of incorrect colour does not match paperwork can surely not pass a test.

ruffday · Feb 18, 2011

If it still has MOT on it the take it now. You can test it upto 1 month before it is due and still keep the remainder.
So if it has a month now and it passes today the MOT will run for 13 months.

MrJC · Feb 18, 2011

I would certainly notify Swansea once the colour is changed.... unless you want pulling by the fuzz

landrover11019 · Feb 18, 2011

The MOT tester can change the colour for you on his computer(I think)
When I took my landy up for MOT it was still listed as a diesel, the tester just changed it on his computer to a petrol.

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