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Land Rover Defender

White and Green · Diesel · 1989 · 2,494 cc

640 DEFMOT history

640 DEF is a white and green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

640 DEF white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,747 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
640 DEF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White and Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

640 DEF was last recorded at 82,747 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2011: 98,012 miles, lower than 125,406 miles on 26 Feb 2007.
  • 14 Jun 2012: 53,138 miles, lower than 98,012 miles on 10 May 2011.
  • 14 Jan 2018: 69,284 miles, lower than 667,413 miles on 15 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,759 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,747 miles
  • 2025 – 81,759 miles
  • 2024 – 80,085 miles
  • 2023 – 79,486 miles
  • 2022 – 78,706 miles
  • 2021 – 77,773 miles
  • 2020 – 76,982 miles
  • 2019 – 73,373 miles
  • 2018 – 69,284 miles
  • 2016 – 667,413 miles
  • 2015 – 64,194 miles
  • 2014 – 62,946 miles
  • 2013 – 59,048 miles
  • 2012 – 53,138 miles
  • 2011 – 98,012 miles
  • 2007 – 125,406 miles
  • 2006 – 119,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,747 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered,greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to brake caliper covered,greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryChassis rails showing surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front axle swivel hubs damp

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front both o/s & n/s front traction joints leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,747 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,747 miles
    Test number
    211892676145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered,greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to brake caliper covered,greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis rails showing surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front axle swivel hubs damp

  2. Fail82,744 miles (+985)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,744 miles
    Test number
    376512661919
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered,greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to brake caliper covered,greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis rails showing surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front axle swivel hubs damp

  3. Pass81,759 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,759 miles
    Test number
    881190310333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered,greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel hubs slight leak
    • AdvisoryChassis rails showing surface corrosion

  4. Fail81,756 miles (+1,671)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,756 miles
    Test number
    646957983407
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered,greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel hubs slight leak
    • AdvisoryChassis rails showing surface corrosion

  5. Pass80,085 miles (+599)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,085 miles
    Test number
    705000678119
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts are damaged due to being shut in door locks
    • AdvisoryBoth front tractor joints weeping
    • AdvisoryFoot and handbrake poor
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes soft
    • AdvisoryUnderside,suspension and some brake components corroded

  6. Pass79,486 miles (+780)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,486 miles
    Test number
    788157940300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass78,706 miles (+933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,706 miles
    Test number
    101463028005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass77,773 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,773 miles
    Test number
    735809859918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,982 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,982 miles
    Test number
    477564408236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,980 miles (+3,607)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,980 miles
    Test number
    434042754845
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake warning light illuminated

  11. Pass73,373 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,373 miles
    Test number
    110289237975
    • AdvisoryFront both o/s & n/s front traction joints leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail73,372 miles (+4,088)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    172491740755
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear shock lower bushes & o/s/r upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both o/s & n/s front traction joints leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass69,284 miles (-598,129)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    461785933114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass667,413 miles (+603,219)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    667,413 miles
    Test number
    271951212846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,194 miles (+1,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,194 miles
    Test number
    981601049857
    • AdvisorySome play NSR wheel bearing

  16. Pass62,946 miles (+3,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,946 miles
    Test number
    369186444478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass59,048 miles (+5,910)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,048 miles
    Test number
    515391433264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,138 miles (-44,874)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,138 miles
    Test number
    756056262173
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHazard switch poor
    • NoteWashers poor

  19. Pass98,012 miles (-27,394)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,012 miles
    Test number
    276760331478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass125,406 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    125,406 miles
    Test number
    943027257065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight oil leak under bonnet

  21. Fail125,406 miles (+5,699)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,406 miles
    Test number
    364977557001
    • FailureFront Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass119,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    119,707 miles
    Test number
    760719156019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail119,707 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,707 miles
    Test number
    153512256424
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about 640 DEF

What vehicle is registration 640 DEF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 640 DEF on a white and green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 640 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 640 DEF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 640 DEF?
The MOT on 640 DEF is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 640 DEF done?
640 DEF was recorded at 82,747 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026.
Has 640 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 640 DEF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 640 DEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 10 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 640 DEF find?
640 DEF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered,greased; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to brake caliper covered,greased; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 3 more.

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