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Jaguar Sovereign

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,980 cc

A7 LWDMOT history

A7 LWD is a red petrol Jaguar Sovereign first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,709 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A7 LWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
Sovereign
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A7 LWD was last recorded at 139,709 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,069 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,640 miles
Average per year
4,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,709 miles
  • 2024 – 138,069 miles
  • 2023 – 137,120 miles
  • 2022 – 134,168 miles
  • 2021 – 130,858 miles
  • 2020 – 128,779 miles
  • 2019 – 126,136 miles
  • 2018 – 122,835 miles
  • 2017 – 117,413 miles
  • 2016 – 108,558 miles
  • 2015 – 99,830 miles
  • 2014 – 88,182 miles
  • 2013 – 76,900 miles
  • 2012 – 63,779 miles
  • 2011 – 63,561 miles
  • 2010 – 63,485 miles
  • 2009 – 62,936 miles
  • 2008 – 62,869 miles
  • 2007 – 57,684 miles
  • 2006 – 45,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,709 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Both front coil springs corroding

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,709 miles (+1,640)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,709 miles
    Test number
    466128159338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,069 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,069 miles
    Test number
    630001380674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,067 miles (+947)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,067 miles
    Test number
    353537308100
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,120 miles (+2,952)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,120 miles
    Test number
    534968924499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,168 miles (+3,310)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,168 miles
    Test number
    339499116728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass130,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,858 miles
    Test number
    586230004213
    • AdvisoryCorrosion not through all skins n/s/r + n/s/f inner wheel arches
    • AdvisorySome play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  7. Fail130,858 miles (+2,079)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,858 miles
    Test number
    884638531251
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion not through all skins n/s/r + n/s/f inner wheel arches
    • AdvisorySome play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  8. Pass128,779 miles (+2,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,779 miles
    Test number
    998028975474
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,136 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,136 miles
    Test number
    240286331364
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both front inner sills not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion not through all skins outer sills + all inner wheel arches

  10. Fail126,132 miles (+3,297)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,132 miles
    Test number
    751185459311
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both front inner sills not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion not through all skins outer sills + all inner wheel arches

  11. Pass122,835 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,835 miles
    Test number
    738156468646
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s/f inner sill not a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion not through all skins outer sills
    • AdvisorySome play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  12. Fail122,828 miles (+5,415)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,828 miles
    Test number
    387038770414
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s/f inner sill not a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion not through all skins outer sills
    • AdvisorySome play in o/s/f wheel bearing

  13. Pass117,413 miles (+8,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,413 miles
    Test number
    875713533435
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySome play in n/s/r wheel bearing

  14. Pass108,558 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,558 miles
    Test number
    536674991390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,830 miles (+11,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,830 miles
    Test number
    459584830923
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame n/s/r bush heavily split on limit
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s/r suspension

  16. Pass88,182 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,182 miles
    Test number
    169617484293
    • NoteEngine light on dash
    • NoteNearside front upper wish bone, front bush starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  17. Fail88,179 miles (+11,279)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,179 miles
    Test number
    326696484282
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine light on dash
    • NoteNearside front upper wish bone, front bush starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  18. Pass76,900 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    955321193231
    • NoteAll coil springs heavily corroded
    • NoteCorrosion not through all skins rear chassis rails
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteN/s/f lower suspension arm lower bushes split
    • NoteO/s/f top suspension arm front bush split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r shocker leaking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSome play in n/s/r suspension arm outer bush

  19. Fail76,900 miles (+13,121)2 failures10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    595791793278
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll coil springs heavily corroded
    • NoteCorrosion not through all skins rear chassis rails
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteN/s/f lower suspension arm lower bushes split
    • NoteO/s/f top suspension arm front bush split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r shocker leaking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • NoteSome play in n/s/r suspension arm outer bush

  20. Pass63,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,779 miles
    Test number
    646379492273
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail63,767 miles (+206)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,767 miles
    Test number
    757649592260
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass63,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    199540171436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,561 miles (+76)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    498479161007
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning wire broken n/s/f warning lamp on dash

  24. Pass63,485 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,485 miles
    Test number
    451152680046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,936 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,936 miles
    Test number
    310726599462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,869 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    471967788122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,684 miles (+11,811)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,684 miles
    Test number
    220564687440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,873 miles
    Test number
    370070686128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A7 LWD

Does A7 LWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A7 LWD is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on A7 LWD?
The MOT on A7 LWD is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A7 LWD done?
A7 LWD was recorded at 139,709 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,798 miles a year.
Has A7 LWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A7 LWD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on A7 LWD 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 A7 LWD find?
A7 LWD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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