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| Crafty1980 Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Norfolk Posts: 74  
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Exciting times ahead... I've been told that my new defender has been built! Delivery soon but now looking at a plate for it!
I'm thinking my initials for the first two letters, but not sure about the last 3?! What's a good three letters for a defender?! |
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13th Oct 2014 10:18am |
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| Les Brock Member Since: 20 Mar 2012 Location: Stroud, Glos Posts: 181
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MUD
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13th Oct 2014 10:50am |
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| muddybaldboy Member Since: 09 Apr 2012 Location: Ruthin Posts: 395  
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If it was built on a Friday, TOW
 He who dies with the most toys...wins! |
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13th Oct 2014 10:52am |
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| Crafty1980 Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Norfolk Posts: 74
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Incidentally, does anyone know about the process of DVLA issuing numbers to new cars?
My dealership has given me a list of numbers which I can choose for the car. Is that list of plates something which they've had to purchase from the DVLA or do the DVLA simply give dealers a list of numbers in batches to put on new cars?? It seems to me that, if the dearlers have to buy the registrations, then all they'll be doing is passing that onto me anyway. So if I wanted something more specific, I'll be purchasing the same thing twice! Seems a bit unfair if that's the case. Obviously if the DVLA DO give out registrations for free to dealerships then that's different... |
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13th Oct 2014 11:17am |
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| rtm89 Member Since: 14 May 2013 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 257 
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The DVLA just issue us a list of numbers. Once we've filled them they issue you some more.
Nothing very interesting usually I'm afraid. |
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13th Oct 2014 11:36am |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303 
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Hello Crafty 1980
Decisions...Decisions, nice problem to have 
I used... http://www.newreg.co.uk/ good service and not mad money (for some)... So Initials, Nick Name, 90, 110, 130, XS, MY14, MY15... and you thought choosing the colour scheme was the big decision  SKIP
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13th Oct 2014 1:25pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Make sure you check the DVLA's own website first as a lot of these registration companies just readvertise from there with a Mark up
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13th Oct 2014 1:27pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303
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FCX makes a good point.
I purchased 2 in a 'Sale' from newreg and was happy. The DVLA did have them also one at exactly the same money as the Plate I wanted (before it was discounted) and the other Plate the DVLA was cheaper by £15. All in I saved just over £150 by buying from newreg, but the point Go Beyond makes is valid, prices do vary, so do your research, and include the DVLA. SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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13th Oct 2014 1:38pm |
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| acuss01 Member Since: 27 Jun 2014 Location: London Posts: 225 
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I've seen a MUD plate in Primrose Hill London. A mate of mines got a DOG plate. If you're patient sign up for DVLA Auctions - they usually offer more unique plates every few months. Its where a lot of dealers buy stock. I bought mine there a few years ago and looking forward to finally putting it on my Landy. 2015 110 XS CSW Montalcino Red with Black Pack
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13th Oct 2014 2:26pm |
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| OldhamLandy Member Since: 17 Oct 2013 Location: somewhere Posts: 164 
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You can do what I have done and make doubly sure people know what you are driving
Click image to enlarge 2016 Defender 90xs SW - Santorini Black with Silver Pack 2014 Defender 90xs SW - Corris Grey with Santorini Black Roof |
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13th Oct 2014 2:47pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303
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2014 DEFENDER...'bargin'
SKIP
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13th Oct 2014 3:38pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Agreed, DVLA auctions are great !
I have a 'fetish' for number plates and currently own: H1 FCX 2 FCX 3 FCX 777 FCX V8 FCX 9 FCX I also have MUD 985F for sale at £750 including fees |
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13th Oct 2014 3:48pm |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 883  
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Having one’s initials on a car is a vanity thing, and why not (I’ve “3” plus my initials on my Morgan; “6” plus my initials on retention to go next year on a last edition Defender or, as seems more likely, a Discovery Sport)?
To have JAG, TVR, MOG, DEF etc. on a car seems to me stupid, anybody who cares can see what it is! Peter |
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13th Oct 2014 3:52pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2303
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Hello Birdy
Maybe... or maybe not 
My brother has BUG_ _ on a 60s VW Beetle, the car came with it but after negotiation he paid low 3 figures for the plate and by chance his 'investment' has performed better than almost anything recently... http://www.theprivateplateco.co.uk/blog/in...es-part-3/ As ever... just have what you want. But maybe avoid... SKIP
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13th Oct 2014 4:11pm |
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