Thread: D3 NSW Rego question

You have not made the situation clear - if it has been converted from a five seater, it will need an engineering certificate. If it has always been a seven seater, yes, this will need to be corrected - the compliance plate should have the number of seats on it.

Having the wrong number of seats on the registration could (but unlikely) lead to prosecution if you carry more than five, or even just having the seats, and also could lead to insurance issues.

You need to talk to RMS about the current procedure to correct it. I went through the same circus with my County many years ago, and this involved two trips into town, one to an RTA inspection station. Since the error was made by one of their own when the vehicle was transferred from Victoria, I sent them an invoice for the mileage and my time, and much to my surprise, they paid it.

It’s a 7 seater from the factory, not converted. Thanks for the info I will go to RMS.

when transferring regos the person whom you deal with over the counter at rta is no expert to cars or LR so they have probably picked the first Disco 3 from their drop down menu list of D3's to pick from namely prob a 5 seater and most likely at the other end of their list is the HSE models. That's my guess where the error arose from. They usually only ask year, model, make and whether diesel or petrol and then pick closest match to their listing. As said previously if factory fitted then the compliance plate should state '7 seater'. good luck.

Originally Posted by goofyr

It’s a 7 seater from the factory, not converted. Thanks for the info I will go to RMS.

To change it you will have to get a blue slip. The mechanic will select 7 seats. It actually a complete blue slip but a change of records form. But can be done by anyone who does blue slips. When you have that form, take it to the rms to change registration record.