Old Logbook, never registered to me

[MK1RS Bruce]

Hi Folks

Not sure where to post this, but this section seems relatively appropriate.

I have an old series three landrover that I bought in 2002 as a spares or repair vehicle that I used on the farm for many years.

I have an old style V5 for it, not in my name, but because I had no intentions of ever using it on the road at the time I never bothered registering it, naughty I know, but here we are and I can't go back in time.

I am now considering buying a new galvanised chassis and building it into something roadworthy however I don't want to do this if I won't be able to register it in my name.

I am considering submitting a V62 form to apply for a new style Logbook in my name, is this the correct process to follow and will I find myself in a world of pain with a fine etc for not registering it in the first place.

Also given I never registered it should I foresee any issues with the previous owner getting a letter about it and claiming they are still registered keeper?

Thanks in advance just don't want to end in a world of pain

[jondude]

Have you checked its tax status online? It might say 'unlicensed' which I think (think, not 100% sure) means the previous owner did send his part of the V5 in and now they (the DVLA) are waiting....20 years on....for you to do the same. If so, it could be very risky to admit you needed 20 years to get in touch as over that time all manners of SORN or tax declarations will need to be accounted for.

Your honest explanation might well cut it and be accepted. Maybe others have been in the same boat and can tell you how it went.

If it says 'SORN not due' then at least you know the records are as they should be. I doubt this is the case as it would have meant the previous owner did this before SORN went over to 'SORNed until you say otherwise'. That was about 10 years ago?

[MK1RS Bruce]

jondude said:

Have you checked its tax status online? It might say 'unlicensed' which I think (think, not 100% sure) means the previous owner did send his part of the V5 in and now they (the DVLA) are waiting....20 years on....for you to do the same. If so, it could be very risky to admit you needed 20 years to get in touch as over that time all manners of SORN or tax declarations will need to be accounted for.

Your honest explanation might well cut it and be accepted. Maybe others have been in the same boat and can tell you how it went.

If it says 'SORN not due' then at least you know the records are as they should be. I doubt this is the case as it would have meant the previous owner did this before SORN went over to 'SORNed until you say otherwise'. That was about 10 years ago?

It says Untaxed, Tax due 26/10/02

[caziques]

It's not a problem.

From honest John

A Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) is not required for vehicles kept off the public road, where no vehicle tax was in force on or after 31 January, 1998. In order to put a vehicle back on the road, you will need an MoT and insurance. You can then use your vehicle registration certificate (V5 or V5C) online, provided a reference number is available on the document. If you only have an-old style V5, you can get a new V5C from DVSA. The old V5 should be sent to DVSA, Swansea, SA6 1ZZ with a request to update the document. Alternatively, you can present a V5 or V5C at a Post Office branch. Once the vehicle is taxed, a future SORN will only be required if the vehicle is taken off the road where vehicle tax or motor insurance is not being renewed.

[98elise]

MK1RS Bruce said:

Hi Folks

Not sure where to post this, but this section seems relatively appropriate.

I have an old series three landrover that I bought in 2002 as a spares or repair vehicle that I used on the farm for many years.

I have an old style V5 for it, not in my name, but because I had no intentions of ever using it on the road at the time I never bothered registering it, naughty I know, but here we are and I can't go back in time.

I am now considering buying a new galvanised chassis and building it into something roadworthy however I don't want to do this if I won't be able to register it in my name.

I am considering submitting a V62 form to apply for a new style Logbook in my name, is this the correct process to follow and will I find myself in a world of pain with a fine etc for not registering it in the first place.

Also given I never registered it should I foresee any issues with the previous owner getting a letter about it and claiming they are still registered keeper?

Thanks in advance just don't want to end in a world of pain

I don't see how the previous owner could claim to be the RK. The RK is the person responsible for the car (which can be different to the owner).

[MK1RS Bruce]

98elise said:

I don't see how the previous owner could claim to be the RK. The RK is the person responsible for the car (which can be different to the owner).

Just trying to see if there are any potential issues, sounds like that is not going to be one of them.

[ARHarh]

Just register it in your name and sorn it before spending any cash on it. If it gets questioned then it will be easy to sort out as you have owned it for years. There should be no comeback as it was not used on the road.