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K640 VPR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,699 mi
Last recorded76,699 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK640 VPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 76,699 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 76,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 78,424 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 76,075 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 75,906 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,602 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component sreering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 74,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis as marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component sreering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfere box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box weeping oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 73,774 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfere box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box weeping oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,925 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,350 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 71,346 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,086 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,632 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,294 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 66,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 63,835 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 63,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 58,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 56,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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K640 VPR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 K640 VPR, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K640 VPR registered?

K640 VPR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K640 VPR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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