5 LOB for Sale

What's included with your purchase

Plate Details

5 LOB is a dateless registration — one of the most desirable formats in the UK personalised plate market. Dateless plates carry no year identifier, which means they can be transferred to a vehicle of any age with no restriction. This flexibility, combined with their short format and limited availability, makes dateless plates among the most sought-after on the market.

Investment & Value

5 LOB is a dateless registration — the most desirable format in the UK private plate market. Dateless plates can be transferred to any vehicle regardless of age, and their short, clean format means supply is strictly limited. Personalised number plates are a tangible, portable asset. Unlike most purchases, a desirable plate retains and can appreciate in value over time. NewReg has been trading since 1991 and can advise on valuation — call 01772 566400.

Registration History

5 LOB was first made available in 1963. The original issuing office for this combination is Birmingham C.B.C..

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of number plate is 5 LOB? +
  5 LOB is a Dateless personalised number plate — no year identifier, can go on any age vehicle. Personalised number plates have no official meaning — they are combinations of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA.
• Where is the cheapest place to buy 5 LOB? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists 5 LOB at £25,075, with a total all-in cost from £25,155 including the £80 DVLA transfer fee. NewReg operates a price match guarantee — if you find the same plate advertised cheaper by another dealer, we will beat that price. Full DVLA transfer handling is included at no extra charge beyond the £80 DVLA fee.
• Why are some 5 LOB listings priced much lower than the market rate? +
  Some dealers advertise plates with a headline figure such as “from £200”, which can refer to their minimum site-wide price rather than an actual price for 5 LOB. The genuine market value of 5 LOB reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists 5 LOB at £25,075 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find 5 LOB legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy 5 LOB from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of 5 LOB from NewReg includes: full DVLA transfer service — we handle all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge beyond the standard DVLA transfer fee, a certificate of entitlement, and road-legal acrylic number plates. The £80 DVLA transfer fee is shown separately at checkout and paid direct to the DVLA. NewReg has been a DVLA-recognised reseller and CNDA member since 1991.
• Can I put 5 LOB on any vehicle? +
  5 LOB is a dateless registration — it carries no year identifier. Under DVLA rules, dateless plates can be transferred to a vehicle of any age, making them one of the most flexible personalised number plates available.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on 5 LOB? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find 5 LOB advertised cheaper by any other UK dealer. If you do find a lower price for the same plate, we will beat it — our guarantee covers the full cost including the plate rights, VAT, and the DVLA transfer fee. See our price match guarantee at newreg.co.uk/services/guarantee/
• What is the total cost of buying 5 LOB? +
  The all-in cost of buying 5 LOB from NewReg is £25,155. This breaks down as: plate price £25,075 + VAT £5,015 + DVLA transfer fee £80. There are no hidden charges — the DVLA fee is paid directly to the DVLA as part of the transfer process. NewReg handles all DVLA paperwork on your behalf.
• Is 5 LOB a good investment? +
  Personalised number plates have a strong track record as alternative investments. 5 LOB is a Dateless registration — dateless plates in particular carry no age restriction and historically hold value well across economic cycles. Unlike most assets, a personalised plate can be displayed and used daily while being held as an investment. NewReg has operated since 1991 and has seen strong long-term appreciation across quality registrations. Plates are not a guaranteed investment — values depend on demand, plate format, and letter combination.