How to minimise VRT and NOx levy on a 2010 Range Rover?
Thinking of purchasing a 2010 Range Rover 3.6 in Northern Ireland. It has been owned in Northern Ireland for a number of years. Do I have to pay VRT and the NOx levy?
Another scenario: if I got the owner to change it to a crewcab/commerical would this impact the VRT and NOx levy charge?
I know it would change the tax when registered in Ireland. Any advice of best solution if I was thinking of doing this?
DannyAug 2025 Filed under: importing
Expert answer
Hi Danny,
While it sounds like the car shouldn't attract VAT or import duty (you'll need to prove it was used in Northern Ireland), all passenger cars being imported are subject to VRT and the NOx levy. If it's a commercial, there is no NOx levy, but there would still be VRT, calculated differently. Revenue has quite a strict definition of what a commercial SUV is though, so make sure you know what you're doing before you make that move.
Read our How Much VRT Is Paid In Ireland? guide for more information
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor