Leyland DAF 400 Series Diesel

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

K81 JRWMOT history

K81 JRW is a white diesel Leyland DAF 400 Series Diesel first used on 21 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
55,345 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K81 JRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Leyland DAF
Model
400 Series Diesel
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K81 JRW was last recorded at 55,345 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,236 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
1,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,345 miles
  • 2024 – 55,236 miles
  • 2023 – 54,645 miles
  • 2022 – 50,947 miles
  • 2021 – 46,042 miles
  • 2018 – 37,414 miles
  • 2017 – 34,213 miles
  • 2016 – 29,813 miles
  • 2015 – 29,523 miles
  • 2014 – 29,433 miles
  • 2013 – 29,306 miles
  • 2012 – 29,155 miles
  • 2011 – 28,920 miles
  • 2010 – 28,558 miles
  • 2009 – 28,333 miles
  • 2008 – 28,186 miles
  • 2007 – 28,031 miles
  • 2006 – 27,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail55,345 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat (5.2.3 (k))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail55,345 miles (+109)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,345 miles
    Test number
    433896737985
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,236 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    263283863353
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  3. Fail55,236 miles (+591)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    390707585837
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  4. Pass54,645 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    54,645 miles
    Test number
    498484988516
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail54,616 miles (+3,669)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,616 miles
    Test number
    944309272835
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,947 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    505489078525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    46,042 miles
    Test number
    610314400429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail46,042 miles (+8,628)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,042 miles
    Test number
    607156252727
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass37,414 miles (+3,201)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    458155355812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Both tyres slight perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slight perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Both shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,213 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,213 miles
    Test number
    644515206490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail34,213 miles (+4,400)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,213 miles
    Test number
    399947473678
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass29,813 miles (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,813 miles
    Test number
    449502976181
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner tyre cracking on inner edge

  13. Pass29,523 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    458224235197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,433 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,433 miles
    Test number
    827694634104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,306 miles
    Test number
    279113633166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,306 miles (+151)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,306 miles
    Test number
    717353633109
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass29,155 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,155 miles
    Test number
    857653042196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,920 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,920 miles
    Test number
    628206321172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,558 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,558 miles
    Test number
    502939730161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,333 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    860402349145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,186 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,186 miles
    Test number
    840021248164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,031 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,031 miles
    Test number
    164567037199
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  23. Pass28,031 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,031 miles
    Test number
    284447637450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,894 miles
    Test number
    772396936198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K81 JRW

Does K81 JRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K81 JRW expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K81 JRW?
The MOT on K81 JRW expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K81 JRW done?
K81 JRW was recorded at 55,345 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 1,397 miles a year.
Has K81 JRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K81 JRW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K81 JRW 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 K81 JRW find?
K81 JRW failed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim flat; offside rear inner tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim; offside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel, and 7 more.

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