The DVLA want images of my land rover to update their records?

Hi guys,

Trying to get a log book for Mostyn (88 inch)
Sent off a V62 with details and payment.
Forgot the chassis number so they returned.

Added the chassis number and sent back.

Now i have a letter asking for pictures of the land rover.
Pictures of the Number plate on the vehicle and of the chassis plates and details of where they are on the vehicle?

Any ideas why they want pictures?

I have no issues showing off my new project. But the plate on bulkhead wasn't there. (rusted away no doubt)
And the one underneath broke off as i rubbed more rust off around it.

I know the previous owner. I know the owner before him. Ordered new plates to fit when i've sorted the areas out but is that going to be good enough for them?

Anyone else had this issue?

Gotta say, whatever anyone says on here I'd be careful. DVLA are checking, as I believe they should do, on possible cut 'n shuts and 'dual identity' (cloning) etc. I'd write back to them with the details as best you know them, with as much corroborating evidence as possible and see what they say.

Unfortunately they sometimes do need proof of existence, especially of peoples 'projects'. They will probably not just believe your word.

Completely understand and agree with you Paul D.

But a bit stumped at having to supply an image?
New plates can be bought and stamped/etched at a minimal cost.

For genuine issues (hoping mine is and not a ringer) what if the information cannot be supplied?
Can spend a lot of time and money arguing with the DVLA. And still have the same outcome. (Theirs)

Fingers crossed what i've sent them is enough?

Donkeys years ago, I had a similar "run in" with DVLA on a bike I restored. Sent them all sorts - not interested. They eventually sent a vehicle inspector round, who checked all the paperwork, and the numbers on the bike, ...... and told me all was good. It was back on the road shortly after.

I would think that, in the modern world, they are just demonstrating a duty of care....

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Disco1BFG, Now that's something i'd prefer. You know there and then where you stand. At the moment i'm 3-4 weeks in and non the wiser on the situation

The vin will include some details of the type of land-rover it is , and as long as the pics corroborate that it will probably end there , if not then it may go on a bit longer . It may also be there is a conflict of ID and thats why they want more detail . You might end up getting a VIC from DVSA ( not the one that write offs used to have)

I had this same problem with a david brown tractor. I had the original tractor and reg but someone else was using the reg as well . It got sorted out but took nearly a year. What flagged up the problem was when I went to tax it and it was already taxed. I'd do a reg check on the MID and Mot website and see if its been used since you've had the vehicle

So i could have the original and someone may have cloned? Or vice versa? Aaaahh! The joys of Land Rover ownership.
And there's me thinking keeping the physical item secure from tea leaves was my biggest issue.



Shall wait and see then.
DVLA has ball back in their court. So 2-6 weeks

When i 1st bought my 90 it had seats in the back, i informed DVLA as log book said 2 seats only. DVLA wanted photo's of the seats in the vehicle. I gave up and just removed the seats!

Turns out the DVLA are on the ball. Latest is an image of the plate and the location they should be in.

I foolishly threw out the worn plate with other bits that i'll be replacing.
So all i can show is a rusted bulkhead, rusted chassis. pretty much rusted everything

Lesson learned. DON'T THROW OUT PLATES!