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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,996 cc

JSV 780MOT history

JSV 780 is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
101,543 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JSV 780
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JSV 780 was last recorded at 101,543 miles on 19 May 2026, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,307 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
236 miles
Average per year
353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,543 miles
  • 2025 – 101,307 miles
  • 2024 – 100,726 miles
  • 2023 – 100,527 miles
  • 2022 – 100,475 miles
  • 2021 – 100,353 miles
  • 2019 – 100,342 miles
  • 2018 – 100,192 miles
  • 2017 – 99,999 miles
  • 2016 – 99,930 miles
  • 2015 – 99,186 miles
  • 2014 – 99,005 miles
  • 2013 – 98,480 miles
  • 2012 – 97,831 miles
  • 2011 – 97,481 miles
  • 2010 – 96,991 miles
  • 2009 – 96,576 miles
  • 2008 – 96,119 miles
  • 2007 – 95,076 miles
  • 2006 – 94,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,543 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • General condition of underside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of leakage at rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support panel rear of shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support panel rear of shock absorber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,543 miles (+236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,543 miles
    Test number
    927941002561
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass101,307 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,307 miles
    Test number
    367105506511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,726 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,726 miles
    Test number
    646114730815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,527 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,527 miles
    Test number
    193540798604
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive signs of leakage at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support panel rear of shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support panel rear of shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail100,521 miles (+46)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,521 miles
    Test number
    834921421529
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive signs of leakage at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support panel rear of shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive support panel rear of shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,475 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,475 miles
    Test number
    118977770825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,353 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,353 miles
    Test number
    436557869007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition of underside

  8. Pass100,342 miles (+150)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,342 miles
    Test number
    457714555649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition of underside

  9. Pass100,192 miles (+193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,192 miles
    Test number
    877580955903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition of underside

  10. Pass99,999 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    668029528035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryGearbox has a misting of oil

  11. Pass99,930 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,930 miles
    Test number
    927869464090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,186 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    548138095098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,005 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    247372014415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,480 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,480 miles
    Test number
    538166403156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,831 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,831 miles
    Test number
    135491802157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,481 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,481 miles
    Test number
    279371411122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,991 miles (+14)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    541539400119
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBrakes req' attention

  18. Fail96,977 miles (+401)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,977 miles
    Test number
    872247690056
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Pass96,576 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    96,576 miles
    Test number
    223641379012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,119 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    96,119 miles
    Test number
    100388178459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    111068387070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,076 miles (+642)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    514267787030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass94,434 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    94,434 miles
    Test number
    174580996078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about JSV 780

What vehicle is registration JSV 780 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JSV 780 on a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Aug 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 JSV 780 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JSV 780 is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on JSV 780?
The MOT on JSV 780 is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JSV 780 done?
JSV 780 was recorded at 101,543 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 353 miles a year.
Has JSV 780 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JSV 780 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on JSV 780 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 JSV 780 find?
JSV 780 passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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