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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 3,248 cc

GL 3578MOT history

GL 3578 is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 6 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 43,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
43,164 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GL 3578
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GL 3578 was last recorded at 43,164 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,162 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,164 miles
  • 2025 – 38,437 miles
  • 2012 – 38,096 miles
  • 2010 – 37,746 miles
  • 2008 – 32,726 miles
  • 2007 – 31,032 miles
  • 2006 – 30,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,164 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front downpipe and both centre joints (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear - perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,164 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    43,164 miles
    Test number
    961345554257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front downpipe and both centre joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear - perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail43,162 miles (+4,725)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,162 miles
    Test number
    826302042038
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front downpipe and both centre joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear - perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass38,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    38,437 miles
    Test number
    960768930578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail38,437 miles (+341)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,437 miles
    Test number
    814912418952
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass38,096 miles (+350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,096 miles
    Test number
    255634372469
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass37,746 miles (+5,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,746 miles
    Test number
    442401940190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass32,726 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,726 miles
    Test number
    863583028142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,032 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,032 miles
    Test number
    161323797436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,232 miles
    Test number
    511170886016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GL 3578

What vehicle is registration GL 3578 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GL 3578 on a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 6 Nov 1997. 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 GL 3578 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GL 3578 is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on GL 3578?
The MOT on GL 3578 is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GL 3578 done?
GL 3578 was recorded at 43,164 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 643 miles a year.
Has GL 3578 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GL 3578 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on GL 3578 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 GL 3578 find?
GL 3578 passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front downpipe and both centre joints; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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