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Jaguar XJ

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

482 GWAMOT history

482 GWA is a black petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,621 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
482 GWA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

482 GWA was last recorded at 148,621 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 1,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,286 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,335 miles
Average per year
2,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,621 miles
  • 2025 – 147,286 miles
  • 2024 – 147,044 miles
  • 2023 – 145,818 miles
  • 2021 – 145,737 miles
  • 2020 – 145,574 miles
  • 2019 – 144,712 miles
  • 2018 – 144,458 miles
  • 2017 – 143,692 miles
  • 2009 – 138,471 miles
  • 2008 – 129,009 miles
  • 2007 – 119,931 miles
  • 2006 – 110,479 miles
  • 2005 – 95,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,621 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both rear drive shaft ujs have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under body has corrosion everywear including sus/brakes/subframes ect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,621 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,621 miles
    Test number
    223160499679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,286 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,286 miles
    Test number
    462841270721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,044 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,044 miles
    Test number
    506809504889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,818 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,818 miles
    Test number
    579738859377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,742 miles (+5)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,742 miles
    Test number
    193207776202
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass145,737 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,737 miles
    Test number
    398156475895
    • AdvisoryBoth rear drive shaft ujs have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail145,736 miles (+162)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,736 miles
    Test number
    307182640533
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear drive shaft ujs have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass145,574 miles (+862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    145,574 miles
    Test number
    190216672828
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass144,712 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    468803500633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,458 miles (+766)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,458 miles
    Test number
    691891685782
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/front chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody freshly under sealed
  11. Pass143,692 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,692 miles
    Test number
    851548263394
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body has corrosion everywear including sus/brakes/subframes ect
  12. Fail143,684 miles (+5,213)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,684 miles
    Test number
    153918008124
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding sized (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheelbearing and sus not checked due to brake sized
    • AdvisoryUnder body has corrosion everywear including sus/brakes/subframes ect
  13. Pass138,471 miles (+9,462)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    138,471 miles
    Test number
    270673629396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside front chassis leg by shockabsorber has slight corrosion
    • NoteSlight corrosion on chassis by front footwell
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion on rear chassis leg
  14. Pass129,009 miles (+9,078)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    129,009 miles
    Test number
    452268618341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp is insecure.
  15. Pass119,931 miles (+9,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    119,931 miles
    Test number
    963716417301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass110,479 miles (+15,274)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    110,479 miles
    Test number
    260358936318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    95,205 miles
    Test number
    460405025330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail95,205 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,205 miles
    Test number
    573495125324
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about 482 GWA

What vehicle is registration 482 GWA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 482 GWA on a black petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1999. 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 482 GWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 482 GWA is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 482 GWA?
The MOT on 482 GWA is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 482 GWA done?
482 GWA was recorded at 148,621 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,570 miles a year.
Has 482 GWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 482 GWA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on 482 GWA 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 482 GWA find?
482 GWA passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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