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Daewoo Lanos

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,349 cc

T978 LHKMOT history

T978 LHK is a green petrol Daewoo Lanos first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 65,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
65,756 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 LHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daewoo
Model
Lanos
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 LHK was last recorded at 65,756 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,755 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,756 miles
  • 2024 – 64,398 miles
  • 2023 – 62,646 miles
  • 2022 – 59,723 miles
  • 2021 – 57,471 miles
  • 2020 – 54,903 miles
  • 2019 – 53,403 miles
  • 2018 – 50,371 miles
  • 2017 – 46,467 miles
  • 2016 – 42,518 miles
  • 2015 – 38,304 miles
  • 2014 – 34,840 miles
  • 2013 – 31,761 miles
  • 2012 – 29,580 miles
  • 2011 – 27,358 miles
  • 2009 – 27,348 miles
  • 2008 – 27,342 miles
  • 2007 – 27,285 miles
  • 2006 – 26,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,756 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,756 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    737405951124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,755 miles (+1,357)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,755 miles
    Test number
    119221524779
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,398 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,398 miles
    Test number
    179121046113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,646 miles (+2,923)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,646 miles
    Test number
    168747720026
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,723 miles (+2,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,723 miles
    Test number
    716197245936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,471 miles (+2,568)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    452458956224
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,903 miles
    Test number
    805898210605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,903 miles (+1,500)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,903 miles
    Test number
    219094643422
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass53,403 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,403 miles
    Test number
    737794264610
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension shows general age related wear
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt shows wear
    • AdvisoryBoth sides Rear & Nearside front metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded & slight leak from rear section
    • AdvisoryHeadlights misting & pattern fading
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing has play & slight roughness
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding

  10. Fail53,401 miles (+3,030)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,401 miles
    Test number
    885744381945
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension shows general age related wear
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt shows wear
    • AdvisoryBoth sides Rear & Nearside front metal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded & slight leak from rear section
    • AdvisoryHeadlights misting & pattern fading
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing has play & slight roughness
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding

  11. Pass50,371 miles (+3,904)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,371 miles
    Test number
    499368878550
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated, no leak of gases

  12. Pass46,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,467 miles
    Test number
    787612040618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail46,467 miles (+3,949)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,467 miles
    Test number
    463910827846
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine misfiring when warm

  14. Pass42,518 miles (+4,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,518 miles
    Test number
    264157428522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass38,304 miles (+3,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,304 miles
    Test number
    855777545199
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass34,840 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,840 miles
    Test number
    985890544145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteEngine manegment light on
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteWipers smeer

  17. Fail34,840 miles (+3,079)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,840 miles
    Test number
    125369334165
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteEngine manegment light on
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteWipers smeer

  18. Pass31,761 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,761 miles
    Test number
    388324443146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail31,751 miles (+2,171)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,751 miles
    Test number
    285764843487
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass29,580 miles (+2,222)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,580 miles
    Test number
    109387132103
    • NoteA.bag lamp on
    • NoteNsr tyre cracking on wall
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  21. Pass27,358 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,358 miles
    Test number
    509563351146
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass27,348 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,348 miles
    Test number
    292440039030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,342 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,342 miles
    Test number
    763405338043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,285 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,285 miles
    Test number
    984179637051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,541 miles
    Test number
    633695546098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 LHK

Does T978 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T978 LHK is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T978 LHK?
The MOT on T978 LHK is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T978 LHK done?
T978 LHK was recorded at 65,756 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 1,994 miles a year.
Has T978 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 LHK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T978 LHK 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 T978 LHK find?
T978 LHK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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