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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,967 cc

455 VARMOT history

455 VAR is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,915 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
455 VAR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

455 VAR was last recorded at 89,915 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,244 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,671 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,915 miles
  • 2025 – 88,244 miles
  • 2024 – 83,799 miles
  • 2023 – 80,131 miles
  • 2022 – 77,625 miles
  • 2021 – 73,659 miles
  • 2020 – 69,357 miles
  • 2018 – 63,859 miles
  • 2017 – 63,222 miles
  • 2016 – 61,714 miles
  • 2015 – 59,028 miles
  • 2014 – 55,216 miles
  • 2013 – 51,983 miles
  • 2012 – 48,198 miles
  • 2011 – 44,391 miles
  • 2010 – 41,289 miles
  • 2009 – 35,961 miles
  • 2008 – 31,172 miles
  • 2007 – 21,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,915 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,915 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,915 miles
    Test number
    529384527182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,244 miles (+4,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,244 miles
    Test number
    839436553266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass83,799 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,799 miles
    Test number
    589184366565
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail83,794 miles (+3,663)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,794 miles
    Test number
    457618470718
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass80,131 miles (+2,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,131 miles
    Test number
    964419051526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass77,625 miles (+3,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,625 miles
    Test number
    387324508453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass73,659 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,659 miles
    Test number
    869019014569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens missing
  8. Fail73,652 miles (+4,295)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    184140907558
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass69,357 miles (+5,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    481054074946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass63,859 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,859 miles
    Test number
    636644079533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,222 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,222 miles
    Test number
    887040295452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,714 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,714 miles
    Test number
    420440008080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,028 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,028 miles
    Test number
    590582362066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,216 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,216 miles
    Test number
    489587814343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,983 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    838623703352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,198 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,198 miles
    Test number
    345696812266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,391 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,391 miles
    Test number
    695522301245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,289 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,289 miles
    Test number
    280236110256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,961 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,961 miles
    Test number
    431422329275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,172 miles (+9,190)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,172 miles
    Test number
    134677318251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,982 miles
    Test number
    741591217067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 455 VAR

What vehicle is registration 455 VAR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 455 VAR on a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Sept 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 455 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 455 VAR is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 455 VAR?
The MOT on 455 VAR is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 455 VAR done?
455 VAR was recorded at 89,915 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has 455 VAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 455 VAR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 455 VAR 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 455 VAR find?
455 VAR passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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