↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > Off Topic > Trailer V5 and MOT
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
Print this entire topic · 
Farmer58za



Member Since: 20 Jan 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 85

South Africa 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Tamar Blue
Trailer V5 and MOT
Hi All
What are the current UK regulations for trailers: Should each trailer have a V5 or similar document and is there an annual MOT requirement? Are homemade trailers permitted on the roads?
Thanks
David Dave's not here man...
Post #677866 12th Jan 2018 11:20am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
davew



Member Since: 02 Jan 2012
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 888

England 1990 Defender 90 V8 Petrol PU Auto Rioja Red
It depends to an extent on the trailer but no V5 required and no MOT.

Home made trailers are allowed providing they have a plate or similar with some basic information which, from memory, just means they have to have a date of manufacture and max laden weight.

That said, just because a trailer doesn't need to have an MOT, it still needs to be safe and in good condition and comply with the appropriate regulations for it's weight. http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/
Post #677869 12th Jan 2018 11:37am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Farmer58za



Member Since: 20 Jan 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 85

South Africa 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Tamar Blue
Thanks! Dave's not here man...
Post #677874 12th Jan 2018 12:06pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Harry.O



Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 704

United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi ST Nato Green
A little off topic but worth mentioning if you are looking at the 2nd hand market, some manufacturers such as Ifor Williams hold their own database of who purchased each trailer from their dealers. You can ring up upon selling one and move the details to the new owner but also call them to find out if a 2nd hand version has been stolen. This database is linked to The National Plant and Equipment Register (TER). The information on stolen trailers is solely dependent on the victim having reported it to them but worth checking given how many of them go walkies.

https://www.iwt.co.uk/customer-care/faq-ca...ets-stolen

http://www.westwoodtrailers.com/report-you...ler-check/ 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top
1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles
Post #677878 12th Jan 2018 12:20pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Farmer58za



Member Since: 20 Jan 2017
Location: Worcestershire
Posts: 85

South Africa 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Tamar Blue
A friend down the road loaned me his Ifor Williams farm trailer last year. A really nice piece of kit! I hear trailers are high risk theft items here. This one was equipped with a lock on the hitch. It also was kept under lock and key in the barn.
Regards
David Dave's not here man...
Post #677880 12th Jan 2018 12:32pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
rallysteve



Member Since: 10 Feb 2014
Location: South Yorks
Posts: 2194

United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
Sadly you can no longer just 'knock up' a home made trailer from scratch. To be legal it has to have an IVA inspection before it can be used, this is quite expensive and aimed mostly at professionally manufactured trailers. See the inspection manual here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/syst...ailers.pdf

However totally legal to buy an old trailer which has been rotting in someones hedge for years and rebuild it. Obviously trailers need to be roadworthy (although i see plenty which arnt) the IVA manual will give you a good idea of mudflap/lighting/ secondary restraint and braking requirements for trailers and really sets the standard for what is classed as roadworthy.

Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread
84' 90 3.9 V8 Caged Pickup Build Thread


Mobile Diesel Heater Build Thread
Post #677883 12th Jan 2018 12:37pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums