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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T522 DCCMOT history

T522 DCC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,739 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 DCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T522 DCC was last recorded at 150,739 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,490 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
249 miles
Average per year
4,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,739 miles
  • 2025 – 150,490 miles
  • 2024 – 149,339 miles
  • 2023 – 147,800 miles
  • 2022 – 146,827 miles
  • 2021 – 145,689 miles
  • 2020 – 143,914 miles
  • 2019 – 141,438 miles
  • 2018 – 138,274 miles
  • 2017 – 136,141 miles
  • 2016 – 132,821 miles
  • 2015 – 126,822 miles
  • 2014 – 120,499 miles
  • 2013 – 114,597 miles
  • 2012 – 109,398 miles
  • 2011 – 103,590 miles
  • 2009 – 97,772 miles
  • 2008 – 87,386 miles
  • 2007 – 75,819 miles
  • 2006 – 65,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,739 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

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.

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,739 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,739 miles
    Test number
    327276659186
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  2. Pass150,490 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,490 miles
    Test number
    218032422967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,339 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,339 miles
    Test number
    799230348032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,800 miles
    Test number
    125963609133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,800 miles (+973)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,800 miles
    Test number
    831138766599
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass146,827 miles (+1,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,827 miles
    Test number
    606917030936
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front on to calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Also gearbox and rear diff slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,689 miles (+1,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,689 miles
    Test number
    694324042743
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,914 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,914 miles
    Test number
    362456397627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,438 miles (+3,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,438 miles
    Test number
    149713425996
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass138,274 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,274 miles
    Test number
    647867866572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,141 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,141 miles
    Test number
    113502936125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,821 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,821 miles
    Test number
    499080824998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,822 miles (+6,323)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,822 miles
    Test number
    328828745069
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass120,499 miles (+5,902)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,499 miles
    Test number
    728222844007
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades leaving slight smear
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass114,597 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,597 miles
    Test number
    897271353089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,398 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    496180942041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,590 miles (+5,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    103,590 miles
    Test number
    217573261022
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass97,772 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,772 miles
    Test number
    624610319246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail97,771 miles (+10,385)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,771 miles
    Test number
    202695609247
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass87,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    210935918286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail87,386 miles (+11,567)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    804432218282
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass75,819 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    161114417257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering bush damper

  23. Fail75,819 miles (+10,720)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    563343117261
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass65,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    794903316271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,099 miles7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    121122516210
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T522 DCC

Does T522 DCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T522 DCC is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T522 DCC?
The MOT on T522 DCC is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T522 DCC done?
T522 DCC was recorded at 150,739 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,385 miles a year.
Has T522 DCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 DCC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T522 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 T522 DCC find?
T522 DCC passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; surface corrosion under vehicle.

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