I know this keeps coming up but it seems the rules change too in lieu of LEZ etc.

I read a forum on conversion here: inky but it still isn't that clear what to do.
Mine is ready to get the cage on now (god knows how) so i thought i'd start looking at the paperwork side.

It seems that if the weight on the v5 is over 3000kg then its a class 7 mot! Not the normal class 4.
If the body type is altered to "light 4x4 utility" then that gets you tugged over by the folks in blue as it doesn't match their computer system description. (although its the tax class that is more important for obvious reasons)
So do i alter the weight to under 3000kg, change the body type to "light 4x4 utility" and the colour?

If you remove the "Estate" bit then you then get hit with the LEZ costs?

Doubt i can leave the Range Rover bit on there either but unsure.

I'm thinking about leaving the rear part of the chassis on mine (at least for now), change to L4x4U and the weight and see where that takes me.

I've got a cherished plate on it at present which i definately want to keep (i'd happy put it on my car or van which is the plan later)

Anyone got any ideas or anyone in the know?

Cheers, Rich

Would have thought to change the revenue weight would involve going through IVA.

My Jago V5 has light 4x4 utility on it and the weight shows 3,499kg. All approved by DVLA at first reg. (before sva) So, makes me think the l4x4u doesnt matter really just the revenue weight.

ok, just checked my v5 and revenue weight is blank.

so if i leave model as range rover, body type changes from estate to light 4x4 utility and the taxation class stays at PLG then i should be ok.

I'm keeping chassis, steering, suspension, engine, gearbox, bulkhead, instrumentation, braking, etc all intact.

Only change is cage instead of bodywork and then a soft top.