407.511.  Definitions. — As used in sections 407.511 to 407.556, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean:

  (1)  "Mileage", the actual distance that a vehicle has traveled;

  (2)  "Odometer", an instrument for measuring and recording the actual distance a motor vehicle travels while in operation; but does not include any auxiliary odometer designed to be reset by the operator of the motor vehicle for the purpose of recording mileage on trips;

  (3)  "Person", any natural person, corporation, unincorporated association, partnership or any agent, corporate officer or partner acting in such capacity;

  (4)  "Repair and replacement", to restore to a sound working condition by replacing the odometer or any part thereof or by correcting what is inoperative;

  (5)  "Transfer", to change ownership by purchase, gift, or any other means;

  (6)  "Transferee", any person to whom ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred by purchase, gift, or any means other than by the creation of a security interest, and any person who, as agent, signs an odometer disclosure statement for the transferee; and

  (7)  "Transferor", any person who transfers his ownership in a motor vehicle by sale, gift, or any means other than by creation of a security interest, and any person who, as agent, signs an odometer disclosure statement for the transferor.