Light 4x4 utility vehicles
There are many types of light 4x4 utility vehicle. It is their classification (decided by the manufacturer and the European Union) that determines whether they're affected by the LEZ or not.
Light 4x4 utility vehicles classed as cars are not affected by the LEZ. Those classed as commercial vehicles are subject to the LEZ.
Any vehicle designed to carry goods, or more than nine passengers, is classed as a commercial vehicle, even it's only used for recreational purposes.
These include:
All models of pick-up vehicles, including dual cab pick-ups
Commercial or 'panel van' variants of light utility vehicles (these can be identified by having a goods-carrying capacity in place of seating and metal panels in place of windows)
Light utility vehicles that have more than eight passenger seats
If your light utility vehicle is subject to the LEZ, then you can find out about your options.
If you think that your light 4x4 utility vehicle has been classified incorrectly, please check with the DVLA.
If you have any queries, please contact us on 0343 222 1111 (TfL call charges).
Land Rovers
We have worked with Land Rover to establish which vehicles with the body type of 'Light 4x4 Utility Vehicle' are subject to the LEZ. Vehicles manufactured before 1973 are considered to be 'historic' vehicles and are exempt from the LEZ.
The vehicles listed below are subject to the LEZ standards:
All Defenders; 88s, 90s, 109s, 110s, 127 and 130s (except station wagon variants see below)
All Defenders manufactured with 10 or more seats including the driver's seat
Freelander Commercial
Discovery or Discovery Series 2 Commercial
Conversions (eg ambulance, motor home)
The following vehicles are not subject to LEZ as they are classed as 'estates':
Defender, 88, 90, 109 and 110 station wagon variants up to nine seats inc the drivers
A small number of Defenders 90s and 110s may be a 'station wagon' but may not be classified as such by the DVLA. This means vehicles with side and rear windows manufactured with fixed seating throughout the vehicle including the area accessed via the back door and there are nine seats or less including the driver's seat. Please note that vehicles without fixed seating throughout will not be treated as an estate and will be subject to LEZ. Fixed seating means individual seats with seat belts. It does not include benches or homemade seating variants.
If your vehicle meets this criterion it will not be subject to the LEZ. In these circumstances if you intend to use the vehicle in the LEZ you need to:
For models registered from 1998 - correct the body type description, vehicle model details and/or number of seats with the DVLA and provide photographic proof
For models registered before 1998 - register your vehicle with TfL with suitable photographic proofs showing all sides of the vehicles with all doors open which clearly shows the entire internal seating arrangements.
Certain vehicles meet the Euro 3 standard because they are early adopters:
All Defenders, 90s, 110s, 127s and 130s manufactured after 6 August 2001
Freelander Commercial manufactured after 14 September 2000
Discovery or Discovery Series 2 Commercial manufactured after 2 July 2001
Conversions (eg ambulance, motor home) manufactured after 2 January 2002
We've updated our database to reflect these vehicles' emissions standards.
If you have a Land Rover which is not listed above, please contact us to find out if your vehicle is subject to LEZ.
What are the emissions standards?
The LEZ emissions standards are based on Euro standards for the emission of particulate matter (PM). PM is very fine particles of soot emitted by vehicles, which have an effect on health. This type of pollution can contribute to asthma, heart and lung disease, other respiratory illnesses and even early death.
Your vehicle needs to meet the Euro 3 standard for particulate matter.
Does my vehicle meet the standards?
The quickest way to check if your vehicle meets the current or new standards is to enter your registration plate into our vehicle checker.
Alternatively, you can use the vehicle type tool.
If your vehicle was registered any time before 1 January 2002, it won't meet the Euro 3 emissions standards without modification, so you'll need to take action if you want to drive within the LEZ without paying a daily charge.
Find out what your options are.
If your vehicle was registered on or after 1 January 2002, it will meet the Euro 3 emissions standards and you can drive within the LEZ without taking any action.
