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Land Rover Freelander

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,179 cc

S40 VDMMOT history

S40 VDM is a grey diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 7 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

S40 VDM grey Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
147,760 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 VDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S40 VDM was last recorded at 147,760 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 20,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,008 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
20,752 miles
Average per year
8,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,760 miles
  • 2025 – 127,008 miles
  • 2024 – 114,203 miles
  • 2023 – 107,205 miles
  • 2022 – 95,297 miles
  • 2021 – 81,282 miles
  • 2020 – 74,873 miles
  • 2019 – 66,842 miles
  • 2018 – 65,788 miles
  • 2017 – 60,367 miles
  • 2016 – 53,099 miles
  • 2015 – 47,826 miles
  • 2014 – 39,629 miles
  • 2013 – 31,869 miles
  • 2012 – 23,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,760 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFuel pipe insecure both front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,760 miles (+20,752)17 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,760 miles
    Test number
    799442524983
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure both front to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,008 miles (+12,805)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    127,008 miles
    Test number
    859041913352
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of various corrosion to vehicle underside

  3. Pass114,203 miles (+6,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,203 miles
    Test number
    543624168384
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

  4. Pass107,205 miles (+11,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,205 miles
    Test number
    892583968592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass95,297 miles (+14,015)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,297 miles
    Test number
    771758618217
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,282 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    146339308395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail81,282 miles (+6,409)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    175602510999
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,873 miles (+8,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,873 miles
    Test number
    834300854850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has light surface corrotion

  9. Pass66,842 miles (+1,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,842 miles
    Test number
    693158650809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,788 miles (+5,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    184640903591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass60,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,367 miles
    Test number
    652624965690
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  12. Fail60,367 miles (+7,268)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,367 miles
    Test number
    704479108932
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Pass53,099 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,099 miles
    Test number
    835478814363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,826 miles (+8,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,826 miles
    Test number
    294105540448
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass39,629 miles (+7,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,629 miles
    Test number
    857358444226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass31,869 miles (+7,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,869 miles
    Test number
    347562343454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,876 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,876 miles
    Test number
    858290552251
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S40 VDM

Does S40 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 VDM expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 VDM?
The MOT on S40 VDM expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 VDM done?
S40 VDM was recorded at 147,760 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 8,994 miles a year.
Has S40 VDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 VDM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 VDM 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 S40 VDM find?
S40 VDM failed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 17 major defects and 11 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested; emissions unable to be completed; fuel pipe insecure both front to rear, and 25 more.

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