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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc

K78 XHNMOT history

K78 XHN is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

K78 XHN black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,064 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 XHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 XHN was last recorded at 99,064 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,523 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
541 miles
Average per year
820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,064 miles
  • 2025 – 96,923 miles
  • 2024 – 96,545 miles
  • 2023 – 96,435 miles
  • 2022 – 96,362 miles
  • 2021 – 96,356 miles
  • 2020 – 96,063 miles
  • 2019 – 96,012 miles
  • 2018 – 95,956 miles
  • 2017 – 95,824 miles
  • 2016 – 95,806 miles
  • 2015 – 95,621 miles
  • 2014 – 95,551 miles
  • 2013 – 95,460 miles
  • 2012 – 95,302 miles
  • 2011 – 95,073 miles
  • 2010 – 94,772 miles
  • 2009 – 94,564 miles
  • 2008 – 90,715 miles
  • 2007 – 86,220 miles
  • 2006 – 82,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,064 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryChassis undersealed
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside rear crossmember corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,064 miles
    Test number
    764139152619
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,064 miles (+541)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,064 miles
    Test number
    869123635164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,523 miles (+1,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,523 miles
    Test number
    718493174570
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,923 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    776569286433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear crossmember corroding

  5. Fail96,918 miles (+373)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,918 miles
    Test number
    133616726173
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering 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))
    • MajorSteering locking device ineffective drop arm nut (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear crossmember corroding
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush badly worn

  6. Pass96,545 miles (+110)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    690458136844
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass96,435 miles (+73)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    802787080792
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass96,362 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,362 miles
    Test number
    837577650381
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail96,356 miles (+293)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,356 miles
    Test number
    602276688579
    • 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 chassis (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))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass96,063 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,063 miles
    Test number
    815154072447
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,012 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,012 miles
    Test number
    236630346317
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak between engine and transmission

  12. Pass95,956 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,956 miles
    Test number
    674401472098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,935 miles (+111)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,935 miles
    Test number
    981472819946
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box- drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis and brake pipes covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass95,824 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,824 miles
    Test number
    715446977561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass95,806 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,806 miles
    Test number
    140772956889
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak hub
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass95,621 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,621 miles
    Test number
    953328235493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,612 miles (+61)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,612 miles
    Test number
    152997903496
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass95,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    819943904388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail95,551 miles (+91)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    835562404379
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass95,460 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,460 miles
    Test number
    389450993408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,444 miles (+142)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,444 miles
    Test number
    739623083241
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass95,302 miles (+229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,302 miles
    Test number
    287462072297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass95,073 miles (+301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    95,073 miles
    Test number
    277583881254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass94,772 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,772 miles
    Test number
    350604770280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,564 miles (+26)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,564 miles
    Test number
    324430289238
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Fail94,538 miles (+3,823)3 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,538 miles
    Test number
    420939879263
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll brake pipes covered with paint and underseas

  27. Pass90,715 miles (+4,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,715 miles
    Test number
    374872498480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  28. Pass86,220 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    344677007444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass82,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    463402206216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K78 XHN

Does K78 XHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K78 XHN is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K78 XHN?
The MOT on K78 XHN is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K78 XHN done?
K78 XHN was recorded at 99,064 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 820 miles a year.
Has K78 XHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 XHN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K78 XHN 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 XHN find?
K78 XHN passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: chassis undersealed; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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