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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

278 DLCMOT history

278 DLC is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

278 DLC blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
84,462 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
278 DLC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

278 DLC was last recorded at 84,462 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,146 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
3,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,462 miles
  • 2025 – 84,146 miles
  • 2024 – 83,499 miles
  • 2022 – 83,366 miles
  • 2020 – 81,188 miles
  • 2019 – 80,210 miles
  • 2017 – 79,429 miles
  • 2016 – 74,747 miles
  • 2015 – 67,662 miles
  • 2014 – 63,995 miles
  • 2013 – 60,190 miles
  • 2012 – 51,361 miles
  • 2011 – 43,851 miles
  • 2009 – 34,151 miles
  • 2007 – 18,374 miles
  • 2006 – 12,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,462 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,462 miles (+316)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    990852552973
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass84,146 miles (+647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,146 miles
    Test number
    810805360304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass83,499 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    636796547887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass83,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,366 miles
    Test number
    519075687686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail83,366 miles (+2,178)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,366 miles
    Test number
    666209683604
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass81,188 miles (+978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,188 miles
    Test number
    131752603895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass80,210 miles (+781)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,210 miles
    Test number
    593895842104
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met requirement of 16%

  8. Pass79,429 miles (+4,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,429 miles
    Test number
    448397927142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge

  9. Pass74,747 miles (+397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,747 miles
    Test number
    566263376763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge

  10. Fail74,350 miles (+6,688)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    771917295965
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge

  11. Pass67,662 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,662 miles
    Test number
    531482517095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,995 miles
    Test number
    335636774213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,994 miles (+88)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,994 miles
    Test number
    388016174282
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail63,906 miles (+3,716)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,906 miles
    Test number
    157405644275
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail60,190 miles (+8,829)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    339581143250
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass51,361 miles (+7,510)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,361 miles
    Test number
    248832432385
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges (cords not exposed)

  17. Pass43,851 miles (+9,700)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    717984841261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,151 miles (+232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,151 miles
    Test number
    120925149209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail33,919 miles (+15,545)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,919 miles
    Test number
    682918439273
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass18,374 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,374 miles
    Test number
    562460067271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,350 miles (+5,755)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,350 miles
    Test number
    282837557203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight cracks in o/s/f side wall

  22. Pass12,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,595 miles
    Test number
    714579346246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 278 DLC

What vehicle is registration 278 DLC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 278 DLC on a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Apr 2003. 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 278 DLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 278 DLC expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 278 DLC?
The MOT on 278 DLC expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 278 DLC done?
278 DLC was recorded at 84,462 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 3,631 miles a year.
Has 278 DLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 278 DLC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 278 DLC 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 278 DLC find?
278 DLC failed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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