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Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P640 XATMOT history

P640 XAT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 2 of 3 MOT tests, with 178,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

P640 XAT green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
178,240 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
3
2 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P640 XAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
3 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P640 XAT was last recorded at 178,240 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
176,877 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,363 miles
Average per year
1,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,240 miles
  • 2025 – 176,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,240 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 10 Jul 2025, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,240 miles (+1,363)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    178,240 miles
    Test number
    689053381702
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass176,877 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,877 miles
    Test number
    371560604268
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle balls leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail176,877 miles1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,877 miles
    Test number
    836349281310
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle balls leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about P640 XAT

Does P640 XAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P640 XAT is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P640 XAT?
The MOT on P640 XAT is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P640 XAT done?
P640 XAT was recorded at 178,240 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,280 miles a year.
Has P640 XAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P640 XAT has failed 1 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on P640 XAT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P640 XAT find?
P640 XAT passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm, and 1 more.

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