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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

2281 SMMOT history

2281 SM is a grey diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 72,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

2281 SM grey Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,635 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2281 SM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2281 SM was last recorded at 72,635 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,634 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,635 miles
  • 2025 – 65,550 miles
  • 2024 – 62,973 miles
  • 2023 – 60,058 miles
  • 2022 – 55,146 miles
  • 2021 – 52,787 miles
  • 2020 – 51,586 miles
  • 2019 – 47,027 miles
  • 2018 – 43,092 miles
  • 2017 – 37,916 miles
  • 2016 – 31,733 miles
  • 2015 – 26,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,635 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,635 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,635 miles
    Test number
    787962336993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail72,634 miles (+7,084)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,634 miles
    Test number
    627083765228
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass65,550 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,550 miles
    Test number
    664892345661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,973 miles (+2,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,973 miles
    Test number
    414431480724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass60,058 miles (+4,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,058 miles
    Test number
    943989124445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass55,146 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,146 miles
    Test number
    584057074745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass52,787 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,787 miles
    Test number
    728548234627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,586 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    380223310161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,027 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,027 miles
    Test number
    975019840579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,092 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,092 miles
    Test number
    650849433396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,916 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,916 miles
    Test number
    124907584978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,733 miles (+5,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,733 miles
    Test number
    503401407080
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  13. Pass26,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,475 miles
    Test number
    927786406980
    • AdvisoryCover covering mot parts

Questions about 2281 SM

What vehicle is registration 2281 SM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2281 SM on a grey diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 14 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2281 SM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2281 SM is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2281 SM?
The MOT on 2281 SM is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2281 SM done?
2281 SM was recorded at 72,635 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,178 miles a year.
Has 2281 SM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2281 SM has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 2281 SM 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 2281 SM find?
2281 SM passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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