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FKZ 6640

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,799 mi
Last recorded92,799 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 6640
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 92,799 miles

Offside Front slight oil weep hub seal

Pass 12 Aug 2024 91,450 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2023 90,152 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2022 88,862 miles

underbody quite good to keep same power wash off and wax oil grease now through out

Fail 24 Jul 2022 88,862 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underbody quite good to keep same power wash off and wax oil grease now through out

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in sludge unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion present throughout the underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,580 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,773 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

wax oil needed

Fail 19 Apr 2018 77,767 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

wax oil needed

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 65,737 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,606 miles

coolant leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,413 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,529 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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FKZ 6640 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKZ 6640, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FKZ 6640 registered?

FKZ 6640 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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