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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V640 JAWMOT history

V640 JAW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

V640 JAW green 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 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,489 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V640 JAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V640 JAW was last recorded at 144,489 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
142,477 miles · 29 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,012 miles
Average per year
3,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,489 miles
  • 2022 – 142,477 miles
  • 2020 – 136,900 miles
  • 2019 – 130,128 miles
  • 2018 – 126,104 miles
  • 2017 – 121,483 miles
  • 2016 – 115,230 miles
  • 2015 – 110,268 miles
  • 2014 – 109,045 miles
  • 2011 – 109,020 miles
  • 2010 – 106,664 miles
  • 2009 – 98,655 miles
  • 2008 – 93,075 miles
  • 2007 – 83,187 miles
  • 2006 – 72,961 miles
  • 2005 – 61,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,489 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,489 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,489 miles
    Test number
    319570001389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,477 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,477 miles
    Test number
    340196872006
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail142,477 miles (+5,577)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,477 miles
    Test number
    487233814730
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass136,900 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,900 miles
    Test number
    945355894659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,128 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,128 miles
    Test number
    849639342611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,104 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,104 miles
    Test number
    838425641852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,483 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,483 miles
    Test number
    674709354753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    268297482666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,230 miles (+1,942)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    188794254925
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  10. Pass113,288 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,288 miles
    Test number
    408260522982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,268 miles (+1,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,268 miles
    Test number
    416774735046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass109,045 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,045 miles
    Test number
    257742444061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass109,020 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,020 miles
    Test number
    737281521336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,664 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,664 miles
    Test number
    650469850113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,655 miles (+5,580)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    98,655 miles
    Test number
    360056949127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteTrack rod bent on n/s

  16. Pass93,075 miles (+9,888)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,075 miles
    Test number
    104139468110
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamps condensated
    • NoteNumber plates not standard

  17. Pass83,187 miles (+10,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,187 miles
    Test number
    933697377194
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,961 miles (+11,006)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,961 miles
    Test number
    380399376178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in rear prop uj

  19. Pass61,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    61,955 miles
    Test number
    163249875160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about V640 JAW

Does V640 JAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V640 JAW is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V640 JAW?
The MOT on V640 JAW is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V640 JAW done?
V640 JAW was recorded at 144,489 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,980 miles a year.
Has V640 JAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V640 JAW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V640 JAW 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 V640 JAW find?
V640 JAW passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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