I have a Series III with no engine or gearbox and may possibly get a rolled 2003 Discovery and swop all the mechanicals. Any thoughts as to why a person would think of doing such a thing? Do I need treatment? Any one done anything similar?
People do such things to get lower road tax.
I believe that there are requirements as regards the quantity of original bits used...
On or around Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:21:51 -0000, "William Black" enlightened us thusly:
There's what appears to *me* to be a 110 V8 with a series II body on it around here.
The chap claims it's a modified series chassis, with 110 suspension fitted. now, I've not studied it that closely, (twould be rude, when he's sitting in it) but I don't think it matters - the chassis is supposed to be original and unmodified, I think.
not that it's my problem.
Here in Wyoming a vehicle made from various vehicles can be registered and given a new vin. The vehicle is considered to be the year of "the oldest major component" I will call that "the body" whether that will have to include the chassis I'm not sure. Incidentally State Tax (purchase tax) here is 5% and on a 5.9L Durango I pay $170 Vehicle Tax a year. There are no emissions testing or safety inspections. It is known as "The Cowboy State"
I've seen a lot of arguments over the years, here in the newgroup, and the DVLA, or whatever they call themselves this week, might have changed the rules again. But what I remember is a points system, with the suspension being one item. the chassis another, and the engine a third. And there's a limit to how many points-worth you can change.
Your big practical problem is the effect of full-time 4wd on a Series front axle. Otherwise, you could just change engine and transmission, and I don't think that breaks the limit.
I'm not sure what counts as a modification to the chassis. Since you can change, at a points cost, suspension and engine, there might be a bit of tolerance for changes to engine and suspension mounts.
Worst case, you end up with what they consider to be a Disco with a Series III body, and then you use the cherished mark trick to transfer the number plate.
Easiest way would be to transplant the least amount possible and then declare it to the DVLA. Once they've said "Ok, it's a Series 3 with a Disco engine" or whatever, keep swapping stuff.
Just try to keep photos and records of whatever you do, can save a lot of hassle.
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