
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,498 cc
M165 HVCMOT history
M165 HVC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 301,371 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 301,371 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,422 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M165 HVC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 3 Jan 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
M165 HVC was last recorded at 301,371 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 301,371 miles · 15 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,422 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 301,371 miles
- 2020 – 300,525 miles
- 2019 – 296,764 miles
- 2018 – 292,895 miles
- 2017 – 286,896 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Brake pressure build up slow
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement c spanner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement c spanner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
8 tests since 23 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass301,371 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 301,371 miles
- Test number
- 540107769742
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail301,371 miles (+846)1 dangerous7 major5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 301,371 miles
- Test number
- 135320007038
- DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts winch wire on down pipe (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle full lock rubbing on 'C' spanner (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 'X' member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorVehicle Identification Number incomplete under bonnet (0.2 (b))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass300,525 miles (+9)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 300,525 miles
- Test number
- 110221089464
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement c spanner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement c spanner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive trans box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVin plate under bonnet incomplete
Fail300,516 miles (+3,752)1 dangerous8 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 300,516 miles
- Test number
- 876396869842
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement c spanner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement c spanner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive trans box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVin plate under bonnet incomplete
Pass296,764 miles (+3,869)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 296,764 miles
- Test number
- 701959672611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass292,895 miles (+5,999)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 292,895 miles
- Test number
- 179533623591
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass286,896 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 286,896 miles
- Test number
- 252899315873
- AdvisoryOil leak transfer box
- AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryVin plate under bonnet not complete
Fail286,886 miles6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 286,886 miles
- Test number
- 164681078821
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear joint (7.1.2)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront brake application uneven ns slower (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak transfer box
- AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryVin plate under bonnet not complete
Questions about M165 HVC
- Does M165 HVC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M165 HVC expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M165 HVC?
- The MOT on M165 HVC expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M165 HVC done?
- M165 HVC was recorded at 301,371 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 3,422 miles a year.
- Has M165 HVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M165 HVC has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on M165 HVC 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 M165 HVC find?
- M165 HVC passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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