Can't you get a new one?
I realise you have to pay and there is some inconvenience but can't you just get a new one? (Assuming you are from a country that has an embassy in one of the countries through which you are passing.) With terrorism etc etc countries are not as relaxed about travel documents as they once were. This doesn't mean you won't be lucky, but if you're not, the consequences can be very inconvenient.
Road borders tend to be more lenient than airports (but this is changing). But if you get stuck between borders the authorities have no choice but to detain you and wait for your embassy to show (days or weeks). Unlike in airports where they make you wait in the terminal until your embassy (or a rep) shows up (who is usually located relatively close by) or even get on a plane out of there.
You may not realise it but LOTS of people get caught this way each year. Washing machines are the biggest culprit.
I understand the chances are small of being detained, but if you can afford the 100 bucks or whatever for a new one I would do it.
cheers
Brett
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