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Toyota Hilux

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,446 cc

L78 LKYMOT history

L78 LKY is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 27 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 195,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
195,952 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 LKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
27 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 LKY was last recorded at 195,952 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 3,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,030 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,922 miles
Average per year
4,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,952 miles
  • 2024 – 192,030 miles
  • 2023 – 189,949 miles
  • 2022 – 188,174 miles
  • 2020 – 185,516 miles
  • 2019 – 181,645 miles
  • 2018 – 176,925 miles
  • 2017 – 172,269 miles
  • 2016 – 167,444 miles
  • 2015 – 161,316 miles
  • 2014 – 154,123 miles
  • 2013 – 147,106 miles
  • 2012 – 143,137 miles
  • 2011 – 137,349 miles
  • 2010 – 133,003 miles
  • 2009 – 132,649 miles
  • 2008 – 121,650 miles
  • 2007 – 115,403 miles
  • 2006 – 109,966 miles
  • 2005 – 105,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,952 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront swivels corroded

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass195,952 miles (+3,922)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    195,952 miles
    Test number
    610673220898
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront swivels corroded

  2. Pass192,030 miles (+2,081)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    192,030 miles
    Test number
    285672940803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass189,949 miles (+1,775)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    189,949 miles
    Test number
    737980963068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass188,174 miles (+2,658)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    188,174 miles
    Test number
    749532272285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass185,516 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,516 miles
    Test number
    755829162331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront swivvels rusty

  6. Fail185,516 miles (+3,871)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,516 miles
    Test number
    948038552983
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront swivvels rusty

  7. Pass181,645 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,645 miles
    Test number
    247308335014
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront swival covers corroded

  8. Fail181,645 miles (+4,720)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,645 miles
    Test number
    154489231416
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront swival covers corroded

  9. Pass176,925 miles (+4,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    176,925 miles
    Test number
    889443238599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront swivals rusty
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass172,269 miles (+4,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    172,269 miles
    Test number
    623002017706
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass167,444 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    167,444 miles
    Test number
    592326706365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront axles swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear body rusty

  12. Fail167,444 miles (+6,128)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,444 miles
    Test number
    399139882833
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront axles swivel joint slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear body rusty

  13. Pass161,316 miles (+7,193)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    161,316 miles
    Test number
    157307985148
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBody rusty
    • NoteN/s/f sill coroded
    • NoteRear shock covers corroded

  14. Pass154,123 miles (+244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    154,123 miles
    Test number
    117861944124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail153,879 miles (+6,773)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,879 miles
    Test number
    227278124421
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass147,106 miles (+3,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,106 miles
    Test number
    819653623177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail143,137 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,137 miles
    Test number
    167011932149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass143,137 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    143,137 miles
    Test number
    529741732167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,349 miles (+4,346)4 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    137,349 miles
    Test number
    598254031003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteALL tyres perished
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside front zephyre joint leaking
    • NoteNearside inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas
    • NoteOffside front zephyre joint corroded
    • NoteOffside inner sill corroded outside orescribed areas
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

  20. Pass133,003 miles (+354)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    133,003 miles
    Test number
    870570620001
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres slightly cracked and deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front zephyre joint leaking
    • NoteOffside front zephyre joint corroded
    • NoteVehicle underguards fitted restricting underside inspection

  21. Fail132,649 miles (+5,339)2 failures7 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,649 miles
    Test number
    780028649369
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteALL tyres cracked and slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front zephyre joint leaking oil
    • NoteOffside front zephyre joint corroded
    • NoteVehicle underguard fitted restricting underside inspection

  22. Pass127,310 miles (+5,660)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    127,310 miles
    Test number
    831009309034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteBody tatty all round

  23. Pass121,650 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    121,650 miles
    Test number
    651952808073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    115,403 miles
    Test number
    153803707068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail115,403 miles (+5,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,403 miles
    Test number
    321913207079
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass109,966 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    109,966 miles
    Test number
    842022316082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail109,900 miles (+4,632)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,900 miles
    Test number
    833469106051
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass105,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2006
    Odometer
    105,268 miles
    Test number
    530833255336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L78 LKY

Does L78 LKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L78 LKY expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L78 LKY?
The MOT on L78 LKY expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L78 LKY done?
L78 LKY was recorded at 195,952 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 4,415 miles a year.
Has L78 LKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 LKY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L78 LKY 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 L78 LKY find?
L78 LKY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 11 advisories: central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached, and 8 more.

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