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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,248 cc

2898 SMMOT history

2898 SM is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,927 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2898 SM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2898 SM was last recorded at 101,927 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,908 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,927 miles
  • 2025 – 100,672 miles
  • 2024 – 98,537 miles
  • 2023 – 96,861 miles
  • 2022 – 93,545 miles
  • 2021 – 91,054 miles
  • 2020 – 89,421 miles
  • 2019 – 84,602 miles
  • 2018 – 80,644 miles
  • 2017 – 76,412 miles
  • 2016 – 74,950 miles
  • 2015 – 72,988 miles
  • 2014 – 70,477 miles
  • 2013 – 67,246 miles
  • 2012 – 63,989 miles
  • 2011 – 60,244 miles
  • 2010 – 57,526 miles
  • 2009 – 51,981 miles
  • 2008 – 48,946 miles
  • 2007 – 44,435 miles
  • 2006 – 39,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,927 miles
  • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated/corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Exhaust deteriated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front floor corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust system deteriated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,927 miles (+19)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,927 miles
    Test number
    735442464601
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated/corroded

  2. Fail101,908 miles (+1,236)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,908 miles
    Test number
    917249458977
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated/corroded

  3. Pass100,672 miles (+52)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,672 miles
    Test number
    873939433966
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated

  4. Fail100,620 miles (+2,083)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    433949189778
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated

  5. Pass98,537 miles (+1,676)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    581302105779
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated

  6. Pass96,861 miles (+87)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    954479569666
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass degraded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened rear support arms (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated

  7. Fail96,774 miles (+3,229)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,774 miles
    Test number
    107636611881
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting arms corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated

  8. Pass93,545 miles (+2,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,545 miles
    Test number
    404466614793
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated

  9. Pass91,054 miles (+1,633)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,054 miles
    Test number
    323388928787
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear suspension componants

  10. Pass89,421 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,421 miles
    Test number
    466302536520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of exhaust

  11. Fail89,421 miles (+4,819)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,421 miles
    Test number
    572151109629
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of exhaust

  12. Pass84,602 miles (+3,958)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,602 miles
    Test number
    631834249233
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box section small corroded hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass80,644 miles (+4,232)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,644 miles
    Test number
    371919270421
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear innersills/chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four at base of spring (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of exhaust system

  14. Pass76,412 miles (+1,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,412 miles
    Test number
    561917300361
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion exhaust system
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of suspension componants
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of underneath
    • AdvisoryWiper blade split on edge

  15. Pass74,950 miles (+1,962)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,950 miles
    Test number
    307096601121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion of front and rear suspension componants
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of front and rear chassis both sides

  16. Pass72,988 miles (+2,511)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,988 miles
    Test number
    525880475097
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExcessive corrosion front inner wings at sill/floor joint
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFloor pans at front ,both sides corroded

  17. Pass70,477 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,477 miles
    Test number
    755423484002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,409 miles (+3,163)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,409 miles
    Test number
    959616064013
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass67,246 miles (+3,257)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,246 miles
    Test number
    387427663048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass63,989 miles (+3,745)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,989 miles
    Test number
    229212172024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass60,244 miles (+2,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,244 miles
    Test number
    378238561018
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass57,526 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,526 miles
    Test number
    714544970030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Fail57,414 miles (+5,433)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,414 miles
    Test number
    332948860054
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass51,981 miles (+3,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    130081869046
    • NoteAdvise knocking noise from suspension intermitent

  25. Pass48,946 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,946 miles
    Test number
    783433868053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,435 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,435 miles
    Test number
    803122577010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,201 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,201 miles
    Test number
    192979366046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,139 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,139 miles
    Test number
    531316166093
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about 2898 SM

What vehicle is registration 2898 SM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2898 SM on a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Apr 2000. 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 2898 SM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2898 SM is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2898 SM?
The MOT on 2898 SM is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2898 SM done?
2898 SM was recorded at 101,927 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,134 miles a year.
Has 2898 SM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2898 SM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 2898 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 2898 SM find?
2898 SM passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central obligatory mirror slightly damaged; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; exhaust system deteriated/corroded.

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