always wondered why the front plate is mounted on the bumper and not put on the black trim..

done a [rubbish] photoshop to show what i mean.......thoughts?

as is,

Not being an owner of an L405 so cannot check but I wonder if it has something to do with air flow to help with cooling of one of the radiators in that area. Also, the bumper looks a little bulbous without the number plate to break it up a bit. 2011 TDV8 Vogue SE

In my opinion it looks better on the bumper, kinda fits between the two grills...
Besides, I think the plate support comes prefit from the factory... So there will be holes in the bumper...



Also, remember the front camera sits there!

I think it looks better where it is. MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid
MY19 SDV8 Autobiography - Sold

^^ +1 John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

Need I say more?...... Current:
- 2017 L405 3.0 V6 Autobiography
Sold:
- 2013 L405 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
- 2004 L322 4.4 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 2002 L322 4.4 HSE (having fixed timing chain guides)
- 2000 P38 4.6 Vogue (BRC LPG)
- 1981 2-door In-Vogue
- 1980 Ex-Army SIII LWB
- 1976 SIII LWB
- 1968 SIIA
Stripped for parts:
- 2003 L322 4.4 Vogue

Sorry my friend but its a NO from mr sir...

And me - spoils the front end 2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

Wherever it is located it remains an (illegal) vanity plate.  2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6

I think it’s where they put it to try and make the L405 look as good as the L322  2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

Rip taking aside, I assume too that it’s for airflow, but are there not guidelines for where it needs to be positioned, height wise? Or is that just lights?

Some cars have them nearly on the floor, so I might have answered my own question 🤣 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

I’m afraid it looks best on the bumper, that’s not to say it looks good 🥺 Geoff

the more i look at my second pic the more i agree with you chaps....

i was curious as i saw some US FF's which didnt have a front number plate at all and the front looked 'clean'.. ... - .- -.




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I was going to say that, the requirement to have a front number plate in the UK is a pain. Who knows things may change when we BREXIT.

Various Teslas look a bit odd from the front, but maybe that is the lack of a grill  Geoff

Why should Brexit make a difference? All countries can set their own standards for number plates. Good example is Italian plates where the front is a miniature version. John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold