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Jaguar X-Type

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 2,495 cc

GV55 OTUMOT history

GV55 OTU is a green petrol Jaguar X-Type first used on 19 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

GV55 OTU green Jaguar X-Type – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar X-Type, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,515 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GV55 OTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
X-Type
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GV55 OTU was last recorded at 89,515 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,515 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,515 miles
  • 2024 – 87,352 miles
  • 2023 – 86,481 miles
  • 2022 – 81,827 miles
  • 2021 – 78,991 miles
  • 2020 – 76,947 miles
  • 2019 – 74,148 miles
  • 2018 – 73,038 miles
  • 2017 – 71,075 miles
  • 2016 – 66,365 miles
  • 2015 – 63,934 miles
  • 2014 – 60,781 miles
  • 2013 – 51,944 miles
  • 2012 – 46,158 miles
  • 2011 – 39,539 miles
  • 2010 – 34,292 miles
  • 2008 – 27,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,515 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,515 miles
    Test number
    715282598739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,515 miles (+2,163)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,515 miles
    Test number
    540109145807
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,352 miles (+871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,352 miles
    Test number
    401388139373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass86,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,481 miles
    Test number
    324633293126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,481 miles (+4,654)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,481 miles
    Test number
    687754219438
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,827 miles (+2,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,827 miles
    Test number
    889178047118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass78,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,991 miles
    Test number
    562003203928
    • AdvisoryEML on

  8. Fail78,989 miles (+2,042)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,989 miles
    Test number
    894068727407
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,947 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,947 miles
    Test number
    499710968847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,148 miles (+1,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,148 miles
    Test number
    401492493493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass73,038 miles (+1,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,038 miles
    Test number
    478628300817
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,075 miles (+4,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    879025518531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass66,365 miles (+2,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,365 miles
    Test number
    837657007133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass63,934 miles (+3,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,934 miles
    Test number
    529770951142
    • AdvisoryBonnet only secures on one side
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass60,781 miles (+8,837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,781 miles
    Test number
    337670184238
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail51,944 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    657378643289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on edges

  17. Pass51,944 miles (+5,786)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    878848843206
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on edges

  18. Pass46,158 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,158 miles
    Test number
    209299172252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,539 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,539 miles
    Test number
    475145921189
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass39,539 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,539 miles
    Test number
    668095721187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,292 miles (+7,246)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,292 miles
    Test number
    323222210164
    • NoteBoth rear tyres becomming worn on inner edges
    • NoteCenter propshaft support damaged and bent
    • NoteN/s/f tyre becoming worn on outer edge

  22. Pass27,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,046 miles
    Test number
    151711538396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GV55 OTU

Does GV55 OTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GV55 OTU expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GV55 OTU?
The MOT on GV55 OTU expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GV55 OTU done?
GV55 OTU was recorded at 89,515 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 3,700 miles a year.
Has GV55 OTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GV55 OTU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on GV55 OTU 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 GV55 OTU find?
GV55 OTU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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