Taking the catalytic converter out of a Freelander?

Is it illegal to de-cat a 2002 diesel Freelander TD4?

Asked on 19 April 2012 by triumph daytona

Answered by Honest John
I think the EC has decreed that it is, though all the MoT does is test for smoke opacity.
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