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Jaguar XJR

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

K44 XJRMOT history

K44 XJR is a black petrol Jaguar XJR first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,790 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 XJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJR
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 XJR was last recorded at 147,790 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2020: 134,455 miles, lower than 137,787 miles on 5 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,565 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,225 miles
Average per year
1,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,790 miles
  • 2025 – 145,565 miles
  • 2024 – 140,345 miles
  • 2023 – 140,022 miles
  • 2022 – 137,107 miles
  • 2021 – 135,439 miles
  • 2020 – 134,455 miles
  • 2018 – 137,787 miles
  • 2017 – 133,560 miles
  • 2016 – 131,355 miles
  • 2015 – 129,646 miles
  • 2014 – 129,608 miles
  • 2013 – 129,445 miles
  • 2012 – 128,589 miles
  • 2011 – 125,794 miles
  • 2010 – 124,250 miles
  • 2009 – 122,741 miles
  • 2008 – 118,171 miles
  • 2007 – 112,864 miles
  • 2006 – 109,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,790 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,790 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,790 miles
    Test number
    243925841640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,789 miles (+2,224)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,789 miles
    Test number
    610146712930
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All Bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,565 miles (+5,220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,565 miles
    Test number
    742679566448
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,345 miles (+323)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,345 miles
    Test number
    279089033223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass140,022 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,022 miles
    Test number
    941009633197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,020 miles (+8)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,020 miles
    Test number
    169671190019
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,012 miles (+6)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,012 miles
    Test number
    833280398585
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

  8. Fail140,006 miles (+2,899)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,006 miles
    Test number
    883484640735
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass137,107 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,107 miles
    Test number
    171685092579
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail137,105 miles (+1,666)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,105 miles
    Test number
    988710063167
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,439 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,439 miles
    Test number
    947943207665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,455 miles (-3,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,455 miles
    Test number
    259142710759
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass137,787 miles (+4,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,787 miles
    Test number
    400522440283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass133,560 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,560 miles
    Test number
    514815566533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,355 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    131,355 miles
    Test number
    762679828102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,646 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    129,646 miles
    Test number
    259815353597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,608 miles (+163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    129,608 miles
    Test number
    105871754257
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass129,445 miles (+856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,445 miles
    Test number
    137434003201
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass128,589 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    128,589 miles
    Test number
    816492902298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass125,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    125,794 miles
    Test number
    146053891133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail125,794 miles (+1,544)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,794 miles
    Test number
    545123391175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass124,250 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    124,250 miles
    Test number
    250391400213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass122,741 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    122,741 miles
    Test number
    851229589135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass118,171 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    118,171 miles
    Test number
    922313418298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail118,170 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    710698778191
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  26. Fail118,170 miles (+5,306)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    220365068110
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass112,864 miles (+2,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    112,864 miles
    Test number
    602131027130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass109,975 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    109,975 miles
    Test number
    100514946136
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edges. slight oil leak from power steeringrack

Questions about K44 XJR

Does K44 XJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 XJR is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 XJR?
The MOT on K44 XJR is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 XJR done?
K44 XJR was recorded at 147,790 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,898 miles a year.
Has K44 XJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 XJR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K44 XJR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K44 XJR find?
K44 XJR passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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