ADR Specifics for Range Rover

[Laurie]

Does anyone know what are the specific differences between the English and Australian versions of the L322; to be ADR compliant ?

Laurie

[harlie]

I know what you're thinking....

I don't know - however I do know a lot of people bring cars in from the UK and have no issue getting them on the road.

Issues are more about import tax and the rules around ownership time and checks on that it is and has been your car, and you have lived with it for x amount of time. When I looked into it, it wasn't worth it unless I was living with the car in the UK for (stretching memory) 1 year or more.

[Laurie]

You are close Harlie :D
There a a couple of imported cars here for sale at the moment with a heavily reduced price because they don't have a original ADR plate. Was just interested because of insurance considerations and if any parts.

Yes ! need to show ownership for 12+ months in the UK befor importing.

[harlie]

You are close Harlie :D
There a a couple of imported cars here for sale at the moment with a heavily reduced price because they don't have a original ADR plate. Was just interested because of insurance considerations and if any parts.

Yes ! need to show ownership for 12+ months in the UK befor importing.

If you do a scan of the D4/RRS section there are a couple of guys who have sailed over with their cars

[Scouse]

There a a couple of imported cars here for sale at the moment with a heavily reduced price because they don't have a original ADR plate. Was just interested because of insurance considerations and if any parts.

It might depend on how the car was brought to Australia.


My understanding is that if it was imported by the owner under the Personal Import Option scheme, then they are the only person who can get a compliance plate.


I have an un-complianced plate car like this & my local RTA/RMS engineer has told me that I can't get a plate for it - it needs to be done by the original importer.

[Laurie]

Thanks Scouse for the reply I will investigate the ADR plate issue further !

Check out this UK Td6 Vogue IF ONLY !!!!!

2014-05-16 Range Rover Vogue TD6 Cairns Parchment 2012 (http://www.garyelliott.co.uk/prestige_cars/images/2014-05-16%20Range%20Rover%20Vogue%20TD6%20Cairns%20Parchm ent%202012/index.html)

Laurie

[harlie]

makes a huge difference with the later bits doesn't it... But at 97 miles, it's actually not a very good price.

[Laurie]

I agree ! at around A$30,500 in the UK it's not cheap ,BUT I love the looK :D

As far as the 'ADR Plate" is concerned, Scouse you were on the money :cool: this is a extract from the Customs site !


If you are eligible under the Personal Imports Option (and a vehicle import approval has been granted), you may apply for the issue of a personal import plate. There is an additional charge for the supply of the plate (payable to the plate contractor).

Vehicle registration is administered by the registering authority in your state or territory. Contact details for state or territory registering authorities are provided at the end of this bulletin.

The approval papers forwarded to you will contain four parts:
one copy allows the vehicle to be cleared from its point of entry into Australia (by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service);
one copy allows you to obtain a personal import plate from the plate contractor;
one copy is for the state or territory registering authority, and is for the purpose of vehicle registration; and
one copy is for your own records, and should be kept with the vehicle.

A personal import plate is evidence that the vehicle is an approved vehicle import and allows the vehicle to be registered. Before you may apply for a personal import plate, the vehicle must be brought up to acceptable ADR standards and the original approval documents must be completed. For Australian registration purposes, a vehicle imported under the Personal Imports Option must:
be roadworthy; and
meet minimum safety standards.

Modifications to bring the vehicle up to minimum safety standards can be deferred until you wish to register the vehicle.

Some state or territory registering authorities will inspect your vehicle and sign a statement of compliance. Others will refer you to an authorised signatory for inspection. The statement of compliance on the approval documents must be signed by an authorised person. The original signed statement of compliance must then be sent to the plate contractor (whose address is set out in the approval documents).

You should contact your state or territory registering authority for further details on how to have your vehicle inspected and registered.

Laurie

[donrover0]

Unless things have changed in last 3 years, it was difficult as personal import unless:
-you could show ownership for more than 12 months
-you could show reasonable use of the car during that time; this involved an original receipt of purchase showing mileage at that time, then the mileage at export/import time.
- you could show by passport entries that you did actually use/drive the car during that 12 months.
I was then working in Rwanda and was looking at taking one there from UK and getting the miles up easily; however Rwanda is LHD but have LHD and RHD cars. BUT they changed the rules and wouldn't allow any more RHD cars in! ( Now they are considering changing to RHD as most East Africa countries are RHD).
I think you can do import through some agents/importers without all this rigmarole but of course you have to pay them a considerable fee.

[Axle]

I imported our two cars last year , what specifically do you need to know ?

If its just specification differences there are a few ,but on later cars it comes down to some trim preferences . UK care get TMC Oz cars don't , Some Oz cars come with a lower spec seats that are only seen on quite rare HSE spec UK cars , Vogue is a trim level in the UK not a model designation but like I said I don't see anything major .

[Laurie]

Thanks Axle
Was just interested what changes if any were required for rego and if any trouble with insurance. The Vogue I drove had a Mph/Klm speedo; is this standard or a compliance mod ? I found it off-putting to read, though it was only a short drive.

Laurie

[Axle]

Physically I had to do nothing to the car just needed to jump through the hoops with the paper work to get the personal import sticker ( the gold plate in the engine compartment ) can't say I love my MPH/KPH speedo but changing it is not a requirement and would be cripplingly expensive to change .

[p38arover]

The Vogue I drove had a Mph/Klm speedo; is this standard or a compliance mod ? I found it off-putting to read, though it was only a short drive.

I must be old. I have no problem with a MPH speedo on an Australian car (and it's km/h not klm :angel: ).