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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,000 cc

K40 NERMOT history

K40 NER is a black petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 29 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
147,079 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 NER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 NER was last recorded at 147,079 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,079 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,079 miles
  • 2025 – 146,174 miles
  • 2024 – 143,553 miles
  • 2023 – 139,303 miles
  • 2022 – 132,103 miles
  • 2021 – 130,204 miles
  • 2019 – 126,002 miles
  • 2018 – 122,570 miles
  • 2017 – 119,473 miles
  • 2016 – 116,290 miles
  • 2015 – 110,292 miles
  • 2013 – 99,872 miles
  • 2011 – 72,628 miles
  • 2010 – 63,728 miles
  • 2008 – 42,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,079 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    147,079 miles
    Test number
    784341035151
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail147,079 miles (+905)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,079 miles
    Test number
    582237298509
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass146,174 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    146,174 miles
    Test number
    728542685971
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,174 miles (+2,621)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,174 miles
    Test number
    724346095868
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    143,553 miles
    Test number
    481212714701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,553 miles (+4,250)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,553 miles
    Test number
    652740900544
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,303 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,303 miles
    Test number
    277607812242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,301 miles (+7,198)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,301 miles
    Test number
    108681812748
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,103 miles
    Test number
    130941845614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,103 miles (+1,899)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,103 miles
    Test number
    816756976083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass130,204 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,204 miles
    Test number
    791210074401
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail130,204 miles (+4,202)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,204 miles
    Test number
    396878269415
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass126,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,002 miles
    Test number
    580172518669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,001 miles (+3,431)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,001 miles
    Test number
    415601193518
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass122,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,570 miles
    Test number
    587247299485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,570 miles (+3,097)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,570 miles
    Test number
    432633121027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  17. Pass119,473 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,473 miles
    Test number
    418506463210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail119,473 miles (+3,183)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,473 miles
    Test number
    206812209192
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass116,290 miles (+5,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    822999007868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  20. Pass110,292 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,292 miles
    Test number
    499740345029
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  21. Fail110,292 miles (+10,420)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,292 miles
    Test number
    199380745017
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  22. Pass99,872 miles (+8,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,872 miles
    Test number
    429380543341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass91,119 miles (+18,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,119 miles
    Test number
    547745203007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass72,628 miles (+8,900)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    479627001075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,728 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    182395100029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,669 miles (+21,093)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,669 miles
    Test number
    111294500454
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass42,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,576 miles
    Test number
    150505918019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K40 NER

Does K40 NER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 NER is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 NER?
The MOT on K40 NER is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 NER done?
K40 NER was recorded at 147,079 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,654 miles a year.
Has K40 NER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 NER has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 NER 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 K40 NER find?
K40 NER passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust heat shield insecure; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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