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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T160 DCCMOT history

T160 DCC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 181,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,508 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T160 DCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T160 DCC was last recorded at 181,508 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 3,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Aug 2006: 117,720 miles, lower than 198,288 miles on 18 Aug 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,173 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,508 miles
  • 2024 – 178,173 miles
  • 2023 – 175,293 miles
  • 2022 – 171,029 miles
  • 2021 – 169,264 miles
  • 2020 – 166,423 miles
  • 2019 – 161,671 miles
  • 2018 – 157,182 miles
  • 2017 – 150,524 miles
  • 2016 – 146,736 miles
  • 2015 – 142,324 miles
  • 2014 – 138,536 miles
  • 2013 – 135,752 miles
  • 2012 – 133,388 miles
  • 2011 – 132,028 miles
  • 2010 – 130,845 miles
  • 2008 – 129,738 miles
  • 2007 – 126,889 miles
  • 2006 – 117,720 miles
  • 2005 – 198,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,508 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,508 miles (+3,335)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,508 miles
    Test number
    131653097814
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass178,173 miles (+2,880)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    178,173 miles
    Test number
    231761455790
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass175,293 miles (+4)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    175,293 miles
    Test number
    759761413203
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear part of exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. Fail175,289 miles (+3)1 dangerous4 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,289 miles
    Test number
    454188202488
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in three places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in three places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear part of exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Fail175,286 miles (+4,257)1 dangerous4 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,286 miles
    Test number
    564984839679
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s & n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll hockey stick suspension bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySteering wheel rubber coating has loose area
  6. Pass171,029 miles (+1,765)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    171,029 miles
    Test number
    692931240732
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged o/s & n/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll hockey stick suspension arm bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has slight corrosion
    • AdvisorySteering wheel rubber coating has a loose area
  7. Pass169,264 miles (+2,841)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,264 miles
    Test number
    158717336973
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  8. Pass166,423 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    166,423 miles
    Test number
    135623324094
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front and rear trailing arm bushes perished
  9. Fail166,422 miles (+4,751)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,422 miles
    Test number
    460587621759
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front and rear trailing arm bushes perished
  10. Pass161,671 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,671 miles
    Test number
    222523465564
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  11. Fail161,671 miles (+4,489)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,671 miles
    Test number
    929467795213
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass157,182 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    157,182 miles
    Test number
    521684775506
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged o/s & n/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  13. Pass157,182 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    157,182 miles
    Test number
    449227444169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged n/s & o/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  14. Fail157,182 miles (+6,658)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,182 miles
    Test number
    487184253327
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged n/s & o/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  15. Pass150,524 miles (+3,788)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    150,524 miles
    Test number
    337307160224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass146,736 miles (+4,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,736 miles
    Test number
    120875885499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  17. Pass142,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,324 miles
    Test number
    490243598383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    738340291623
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
  19. Pass138,536 miles (+2,784)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    138,536 miles
    Test number
    617355334227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Fail135,752 miles2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,752 miles
    Test number
    477099843207
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass135,752 miles (+2,364)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    135,752 miles
    Test number
    499899643249
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass133,388 miles (+1,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,388 miles
    Test number
    357491152443
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass132,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    132,028 miles
    Test number
    776725631228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  24. Fail132,014 miles (+1,169)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,014 miles
    Test number
    885705431214
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  25. Pass130,845 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    130,845 miles
    Test number
    210620830259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail130,843 miles (+1,105)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,843 miles
    Test number
    354952520441
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
  27. Pass129,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    129,738 miles
    Test number
    270352958384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail129,738 miles (+2,849)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,738 miles
    Test number
    573360458326
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
  29. Pass126,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    126,889 miles
    Test number
    933019917275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  30. Fail126,889 miles (+9,169)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,889 miles
    Test number
    942069417235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  31. Fail117,720 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,720 miles
    Test number
    154318526283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply
  32. Pass117,720 miles (-80,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    117,720 miles
    Test number
    702338826201
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply
  33. Pass198,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    198,288 miles
    Test number
    961017126027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T160 DCC

Does T160 DCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T160 DCC is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T160 DCC?
The MOT on T160 DCC is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T160 DCC done?
T160 DCC was recorded at 181,508 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025.
Has T160 DCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T160 DCC has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T160 DCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T160 DCC find?
T160 DCC passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end; offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush.

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