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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T161 DCCMOT history

T161 DCC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 199,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
199,141 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 DCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 DCC was last recorded at 199,141 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 1,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,951 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,190 miles
Average per year
5,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,141 miles
  • 2025 – 197,951 miles
  • 2023 – 197,774 miles
  • 2022 – 196,965 miles
  • 2021 – 195,628 miles
  • 2020 – 189,961 miles
  • 2018 – 185,681 miles
  • 2017 – 183,507 miles
  • 2016 – 179,561 miles
  • 2015 – 173,074 miles
  • 2013 – 173,044 miles
  • 2012 – 166,574 miles
  • 2011 – 150,228 miles
  • 2010 – 135,616 miles
  • 2009 – 122,791 miles
  • 2007 – 104,837 miles
  • 2006 – 91,211 miles
  • 2005 – 79,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,141 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,141 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    199,141 miles
    Test number
    471375772401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass197,951 miles (+177)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    197,951 miles
    Test number
    173159306003
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play top joint slight play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass197,774 miles (+809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    197,774 miles
    Test number
    975712684997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass196,965 miles (+1,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    196,965 miles
    Test number
    898512170825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,628 miles (+1,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    195,628 miles
    Test number
    400918324308
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all dirty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass193,880 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    193,880 miles
    Test number
    414137188991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass189,961 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    189,961 miles
    Test number
    243274467348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass185,681 miles (+2,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    185,681 miles
    Test number
    728133977065
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass183,507 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    183,507 miles
    Test number
    390027776535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass179,561 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    179,561 miles
    Test number
    384276552637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass175,607 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    175,607 miles
    Test number
    779984779498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail173,074 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,074 miles
    Test number
    687092315027
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  13. Pass173,074 miles (+30)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    173,074 miles
    Test number
    967892315060
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  14. Pass173,044 miles (+6,470)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    173,044 miles
    Test number
    217666013307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass166,574 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    166,574 miles
    Test number
    107255922180
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Fail166,568 miles (+16,340)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,568 miles
    Test number
    829185522194
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass150,228 miles (+171)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    150,228 miles
    Test number
    126948371050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  18. Fail150,057 miles (+14,441)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,057 miles
    Test number
    296875871007
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  19. Pass135,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    135,616 miles
    Test number
    434526970073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail135,616 miles (+12,825)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,616 miles
    Test number
    270104670038
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  21. Pass122,791 miles (+17,954)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    122,791 miles
    Test number
    852621099037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass104,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,837 miles
    Test number
    581365237318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,837 miles (+13,626)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,837 miles
    Test number
    973842337363
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass91,211 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    91,211 miles
    Test number
    512245326392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,059 miles (+11,699)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    134030226364
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  26. Pass79,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    560316105335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail79,360 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    663469495286
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about T161 DCC

Does T161 DCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T161 DCC is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T161 DCC?
The MOT on T161 DCC is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T161 DCC done?
T161 DCC was recorded at 199,141 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 5,721 miles a year.
Has T161 DCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 DCC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on T161 DCC 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 T161 DCC find?
T161 DCC passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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