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Originally Posted by Griffdowg
We have been down in Geelong for over 12 months now running around in our Land Rover with GB plates. Never been stopped once or ever asked about paperwork in any capacity. 
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Griff, You might have got away with it, but it does not mean it's strictly legal. Sorry to be a downer.
If your car has been approved for an import permit your overseas registration is null and you are supposed to register the vehicle in Australia. Unless you have been granted a long term Unregistered Vehicle Permit. If caught driving unregistered then the Police frequently impound the car. Hence if you are pulled over then for heaven's sake do not mention you have an import permit for the car!
https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/regi...ported-vehicle
I live not far from Geelong and I'm pulled over at least once a year just for Random Breath Tests and registration checks. So I'm surprised you have got away with it this long.
It might interest you to know that a TDi engined D90 is rare in Australia. If you have a personal import permit for the truck and choose to sell it here you should easily find a buyer.
Cheers,
Brett.
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