Leyland DAF 400 Series Diesel Turbo

White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,500 cc

K78 XUKMOT history

K78 XUK is a white diesel Leyland DAF 400 Series Diesel Turbo first used on 12 Nov 1992. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
123,754 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K78 XUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Leyland DAF
Model
400 Series Diesel Turbo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
12 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K78 XUK was last recorded at 123,754 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2014: 101,183 miles, lower than 108,605 miles on 18 Jul 2013.

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
123,750 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,754 miles
  • 2024 – 122,378 miles
  • 2023 – 122,093 miles
  • 2022 – 120,911 miles
  • 2021 – 118,822 miles
  • 2020 – 118,491 miles
  • 2019 – 118,059 miles
  • 2018 – 114,374 miles
  • 2017 – 111,408 miles
  • 2016 – 111,084 miles
  • 2014 – 101,183 miles
  • 2013 – 108,605 miles
  • 2012 – 108,570 miles
  • 2011 – 108,555 miles
  • 2010 – 108,277 miles
  • 2009 – 107,528 miles
  • 2008 – 106,074 miles
  • 2007 – 102,451 miles
  • 2005 – 99,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,754 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front O/S/F HUB BEARING CAP MISSING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,754 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,754 miles
    Test number
    797057872257
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,750 miles (+1,372)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,750 miles
    Test number
    628021753499
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch in three places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,378 miles (+285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,378 miles
    Test number
    360084577703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass122,093 miles (+1,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,093 miles
    Test number
    913653272783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass120,911 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,911 miles
    Test number
    636051130294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,822 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,822 miles
    Test number
    173936137404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,491 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,491 miles
    Test number
    825450694447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,059 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,059 miles
    Test number
    990347845586
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Fail118,052 miles (+3,678)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,052 miles
    Test number
    414025854995
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass114,374 miles (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,374 miles
    Test number
    903303402680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,408 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,408 miles
    Test number
    686637038519
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F HUB BEARING CAP MISSING
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail111,398 miles (+314)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,398 miles
    Test number
    680757312748
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F HUB BEARING CAP MISSING
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass111,084 miles (+131)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,084 miles
    Test number
    113731076333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE PERRISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPLAY IN TOP COLUMN BUSH
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion BOTH BODY MOUNTS (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail110,953 miles (+9,770)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,953 miles
    Test number
    373436078140
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE PERRISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion BOTH BODY MOUNTS (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass101,183 miles (-7,422)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,183 miles
    Test number
    586746594189
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDiff leak

  16. Pass108,605 miles (+35)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,605 miles
    Test number
    945209893122
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDrive belt slipping
    • NoteDrivers door corroded

  17. Pass108,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,570 miles
    Test number
    868387192055
    • NoteBattery insecure

  18. Fail108,570 miles (+15)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,570 miles
    Test number
    996446092098
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  19. Fail108,555 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,555 miles
    Test number
    938267861062
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteSlight imbalance on rear brakes

  20. Pass108,555 miles (+278)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,555 miles
    Test number
    968027461041
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteSlight imbalance on rear brakes

  21. Pass108,277 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,277 miles
    Test number
    122075170465
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Fail108,270 miles (+742)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,270 miles
    Test number
    210880470022
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass107,528 miles (+1,454)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,528 miles
    Test number
    160175179490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note25% imbalance on rear brakes
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass106,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    106,074 miles
    Test number
    521513678033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Fail106,074 miles (+3,623)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,074 miles
    Test number
    971053868034
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass102,451 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    102,451 miles
    Test number
    672173557016
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail102,441 miles (+3,387)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,441 miles
    Test number
    421391757047
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s top indicator inoperative

  28. Pass99,054 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    99,054 miles
    Test number
    581919175260
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/s & o/s headlamps light output close to fail limit

Questions about K78 XUK

Does K78 XUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K78 XUK expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K78 XUK?
The MOT on K78 XUK expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K78 XUK done?
K78 XUK was recorded at 123,754 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 1,243 miles a year.
Has K78 XUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K78 XUK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K78 XUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K78 XUK find?
K78 XUK passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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