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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,179 cc

K40 SKAMOT history

K40 SKA is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

K40 SKA black Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,200 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 SKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 SKA was last recorded at 172,200 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 9,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,303 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,897 miles
Average per year
10,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,200 miles
  • 2025 – 162,303 miles
  • 2024 – 152,906 miles
  • 2023 – 152,857 miles
  • 2022 – 136,960 miles
  • 2021 – 126,111 miles
  • 2020 – 121,567 miles
  • 2019 – 108,027 miles
  • 2018 – 94,133 miles
  • 2017 – 79,432 miles
  • 2016 – 67,938 miles
  • 2015 – 53,868 miles
  • 2014 – 41,842 miles
  • 2013 – 32,811 miles
  • 2012 – 25,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,200 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm - rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,200 miles
    Test number
    672680226166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail172,200 miles (+9,897)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,200 miles
    Test number
    488530555346
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,303 miles
    Test number
    397581427411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,300 miles (+9,394)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,300 miles
    Test number
    290696989310
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,906 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,906 miles
    Test number
    908903549832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail152,857 miles (+6,184)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,857 miles
    Test number
    110318953764
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,673 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,673 miles
    Test number
    266955359589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,960 miles (+10,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,960 miles
    Test number
    581480926690
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass126,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,111 miles
    Test number
    846284780391
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail126,111 miles (+4,544)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,111 miles
    Test number
    738815060413
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass121,567 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    363071095987
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail121,566 miles (+13,539)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,566 miles
    Test number
    174388695074
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass108,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,027 miles
    Test number
    348559132316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,027 miles (+13,894)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,027 miles
    Test number
    226007548332
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass94,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,133 miles
    Test number
    780694245221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail94,133 miles (+14,701)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,133 miles
    Test number
    695839703253
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass79,432 miles (+11,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    775591485960
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass67,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,938 miles
    Test number
    793045373306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,938 miles (+14,070)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,938 miles
    Test number
    678799582331
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass53,868 miles (+12,026)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,868 miles
    Test number
    196720845477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,842 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,842 miles
    Test number
    427514744024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,811 miles (+7,383)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,811 miles
    Test number
    156122243015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,428 miles
    Test number
    166685452078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 SKA

Does K40 SKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 SKA is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 SKA?
The MOT on K40 SKA is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 SKA done?
K40 SKA was recorded at 172,200 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 10,582 miles a year.
Has K40 SKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 SKA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 SKA 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 SKA find?
K40 SKA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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