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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

6051 XJMOT history

6051 XJ is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,822 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6051 XJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6051 XJ was last recorded at 73,822 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,472 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
1,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,822 miles
  • 2025 – 73,472 miles
  • 2024 – 73,124 miles
  • 2022 – 72,559 miles
  • 2021 – 71,830 miles
  • 2020 – 71,560 miles
  • 2019 – 71,054 miles
  • 2018 – 70,529 miles
  • 2017 – 69,843 miles
  • 2016 – 67,346 miles
  • 2015 – 66,797 miles
  • 2014 – 66,441 miles
  • 2013 – 62,762 miles
  • 2012 – 59,014 miles
  • 2011 – 53,976 miles
  • 2010 – 50,988 miles
  • 2009 – 47,678 miles
  • 2008 – 44,806 miles
  • 2007 – 42,517 miles
  • 2006 – 38,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,822 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,822 miles (+350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,822 miles
    Test number
    466609881228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass73,472 miles (+348)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,472 miles
    Test number
    884433387822
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to the whole under body of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,124 miles (+565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,124 miles
    Test number
    280066329277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,559 miles (+729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    901552140931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,830 miles (+270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,830 miles
    Test number
    471234369902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer is cracked at joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,560 miles (+506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,560 miles
    Test number
    127048828570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,054 miles (+525)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,054 miles
    Test number
    583275900067
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked at base of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,529 miles (+686)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    473515727166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at base of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass69,843 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    726029745705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,346 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,346 miles
    Test number
    314587044389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,797 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,797 miles
    Test number
    740319554552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,441 miles (+3,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    417340094125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass62,762 miles (+3,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,762 miles
    Test number
    918312393195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass59,014 miles (+5,038)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,014 miles
    Test number
    119847382195
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside front tyre just on legal limit
    • NoteOffside haed light aim just inside lower limit
    • NoteOffside rear outer axle mounting bush worn slightly

  15. Pass53,976 miles (+2,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,976 miles
    Test number
    226813551481
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass50,988 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,988 miles
    Test number
    731872070193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail50,983 miles (+3,305)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,983 miles
    Test number
    204977660193
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass47,678 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,678 miles
    Test number
    792968169108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,806 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,806 miles
    Test number
    394139268162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,517 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,517 miles
    Test number
    423350177150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,815 miles
    Test number
    862892086098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6051 XJ

What vehicle is registration 6051 XJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6051 XJ on a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 6051 XJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6051 XJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6051 XJ?
The MOT on 6051 XJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6051 XJ done?
6051 XJ was recorded at 73,822 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,764 miles a year.
Has 6051 XJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6051 XJ has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2010.
Has the mileage on 6051 XJ 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 6051 XJ find?
6051 XJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface marked with yellow chalk; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface marked with yellow chalk.

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