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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K78 DHPMOT history

K78 DHP is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 32 MOT tests, with 169,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

K78 DHP white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
169,950 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
32
16 passed · 16 failed
Per year
3,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 DHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
4 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 DHP was last recorded at 169,950 miles on 2 May 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,928 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
3,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,950 miles
  • 2024 – 167,443 miles
  • 2023 – 161,291 miles
  • 2017 – 150,195 miles
  • 2016 – 143,566 miles
  • 2015 – 137,002 miles
  • 2014 – 129,839 miles
  • 2013 – 127,266 miles
  • 2012 – 127,119 miles
  • 2011 – 120,490 miles
  • 2010 – 115,998 miles
  • 2009 – 110,014 miles
  • 2008 – 104,610 miles
  • 2007 – 100,268 miles
  • 2006 – 94,978 miles
  • 2005 – 91,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,950 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,950 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    169,950 miles
    Test number
    661563395871
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,928 miles (+2,485)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,928 miles
    Test number
    721554872113
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,443 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    167,443 miles
    Test number
    567532549297
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,433 miles (+6,142)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,433 miles
    Test number
    781379291755
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,291 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,291 miles
    Test number
    588268673298
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

  6. Fail161,284 miles (+11,089)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,284 miles
    Test number
    731439615449
    • MajorNearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

  7. Pass150,195 miles (+89)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    150,195 miles
    Test number
    912495538185
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail150,106 miles (+6,540)12 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,106 miles
    Test number
    594348605998
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUT RIGGER SIDES AND TOP (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUT RIGGER SIDE (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLONG TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE PEDAL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass143,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,566 miles
    Test number
    305480378206
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail143,566 miles (+133)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,566 miles
    Test number
    873209891357
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail143,433 miles (+6,431)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,433 miles
    Test number
    693718549196
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play FROM STEERING BOX (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK ARM (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  12. Pass137,002 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    137,002 miles
    Test number
    457571294886
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS CORODDED
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front floor pans corroded

  13. Fail137,002 miles (+7,163)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,002 miles
    Test number
    239163035266
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front floor pans corroded

  14. Pass129,839 miles (+103)10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,839 miles
    Test number
    877643534232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront and rear diffs leaking oil
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  15. Fail129,736 miles (+2,470)1 dangerous12 failures10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,736 miles
    Test number
    217566824229
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront and rear diffs leaking oil
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  16. Pass127,266 miles7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    127,266 miles
    Test number
    819995723218
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front and rear differential drive pinion oil seals leaking.
    • NoteBottom of all doors corroded
    • NoteCorrosion around top hinges of both front doors (not yet exessive)
    • NoteFront wipers will not 'auto park' but will park manually

  17. Fail127,266 miles (+147)3 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,266 miles
    Test number
    589384323201
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front and rear differential drive pinion oil seals leaking.
    • NoteBottom of all doors corroded
    • NoteCorrosion around top hinges of both front doors (not yet exessive)
    • NoteFront wipers will not 'auto park' but will park manually

  18. Pass127,119 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    127,119 miles
    Test number
    356748322220
    • NoteHead lamps not a pair,slightly less output offside

  19. Fail127,107 miles (+6,617)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,107 miles
    Test number
    757648122231
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteHead lamps not a pair,slightly less output offside

  20. Pass120,490 miles12 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    120,490 miles
    Test number
    445681921251
    • Note5th didget on mileometer semms to be stuck between 8 and 9
    • NoteBoth rear tires are perishing badly
    • NoteCorrosion offside rear lower C pillar, heavy corrosion nearside lower C pillar
    • NoteFoot brake has very long travel?
    • NoteFront brake pads look low, front service brake imbalance is high
    • NoteFront swivel seals are weeping [both sides]
    • NoteFront wiper linkage worn [very small sweep]
    • NoteOffside and nearside A pillars showing corrosion at top of wing-bonnet areas
    • NotePlay in steering box drop arm ball joint, ball joint is also squeaking when operating steering
    • NoteRear service brake increase decrease differential is high, rear brakes also judder
    • NoteSlight play nearside front swivel bearing area
    • NoteStone chips in front windscreen

  21. Fail120,490 miles (+4,492)1 repaired12 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,490 miles
    Test number
    937071121254
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Note5th didget on mileometer semms to be stuck between 8 and 9
    • NoteBoth rear tires are perishing badly
    • NoteCorrosion offside rear lower C pillar, heavy corrosion nearside lower C pillar
    • NoteFoot brake has very long travel?
    • NoteFront brake pads look low, front service brake imbalance is high
    • NoteFront swivel seals are weeping [both sides]
    • NoteFront wiper linkage worn [very small sweep]
    • NoteOffside and nearside A pillars showing corrosion at top of wing-bonnet areas
    • NotePlay in steering box drop arm ball joint, ball joint is also squeaking when operating steering
    • NoteRear service brake increase decrease differential is high, rear brakes also judder
    • NoteSlight play nearside front swivel bearing area
    • NoteStone chips in front windscreen

  22. Pass115,998 miles (+250)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,998 miles
    Test number
    172220930222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBrake pedal travel is long and a bit soft on 1st application
    • NoteFront windscreen wipers will not self park
    • NoteRear silencer inlet pipe is blowing, exhaust system in poor condition and is knocking on body-work
    • NoteSlight lift in steering box drop arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear wheel bearing area play in offside rear wheel bearing area

  23. Fail115,748 miles (+5,734)2 dangerous2 failures2 repaired3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,748 miles
    Test number
    334572520472
    • DangerousCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBlue smoke from exhaust--exhaust emmissions are high
    • NoteBrake pedal free travel is very long on 1st application
    • NoteEngine oil level low, ok for test
    • NoteFront windscreen wipers will not self park
    • NoteRear silencer inlet pipe is blowing, exhaust system in poor condition and is knocking on body-work
    • NoteSlight lift in steering box drop arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear wheel bearing area play in offside rear wheel bearing area

  24. Fail110,014 miles1 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,014 miles
    Test number
    851867419249
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBlue smoke from exhaust after engine has been ticking over, clears on throttle up
    • NoteFront windscreen wiper linkage worn and wipers will not self park.
    • NoteRear brakes judder
    • NoteService brake pedal has long travel
    • NoteSlight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint, A frame front bushes are going soft

  25. Pass110,014 miles (+5,404)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    110,014 miles
    Test number
    971367319295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBlue smoke from exhaust after engine has been ticking over, clears on throttle up
    • NoteFront windscreen wiper linkage worn and wipers will not self park.
    • NoteRear brakes judder
    • NoteService brake pedal has long travel
    • NoteSlight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint, A frame front bushes are going soft

  26. Pass104,610 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    104,610 miles
    Test number
    711673508206
    • NoteComplete rear crossmember is heavilly corroded
    • NoteFailed 1st smoke test [black and blue smoke] passed 2nd test
    • NoteFront radius arm bushes are worn
    • NoteRear rumble seat backs will not lock into an upright position due to origonal design of seat
    • NoteRear tie bar bushes are in poor condition

  27. Fail104,610 miles (+4,342)3 failures1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,610 miles
    Test number
    813793408285
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteComplete rear crossmember is heavilly corroded
    • NoteFailed 1st smoke test [black and blue smoke] passed 2nd test
    • NoteFront radius arm bushes are worn
    • NoteRear rumble seat backs will not lock into an upright position due to origonal design of seat
    • NoteRear tie bar bushes are in poor condition

  28. Pass100,268 miles (+5,290)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,268 miles
    Test number
    284045027222
    • NoteBrake pedal has long travel
    • NoteExhaust throws out blue smoke on throttle up, [after a long tickover.]
    • NoteFront registration plate in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in both offside and nearside swivel joint areas
    • NoteVehicle has been heavily undersealed

  29. Pass94,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    94,978 miles
    Test number
    302828926257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail94,978 miles (+3,780)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,978 miles
    Test number
    963929016263
    • DangerousAxle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureAxle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  31. Pass91,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    653641715248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail91,198 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    803320515287
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Questions about K78 DHP

Does K78 DHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K78 DHP expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K78 DHP?
The MOT on K78 DHP expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K78 DHP done?
K78 DHP was recorded at 169,950 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 3,986 miles a year.
Has K78 DHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 DHP has failed 16 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K78 DHP 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 K78 DHP find?
K78 DHP passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front outer door handle loose; oil leak, but not excessive.

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