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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

K8 DXCMOT history

K8 DXC is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

K8 DXC blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
54,519 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 DXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 DXC was last recorded at 54,519 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,091 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
1,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,519 miles
  • 2024 – 54,091 miles
  • 2023 – 53,597 miles
  • 2021 – 52,565 miles
  • 2019 – 51,618 miles
  • 2018 – 50,254 miles
  • 2017 – 48,297 miles
  • 2016 – 46,924 miles
  • 2015 – 45,739 miles
  • 2014 – 43,645 miles
  • 2013 – 41,599 miles
  • 2012 – 38,463 miles
  • 2011 – 38,027 miles
  • 2010 – 37,171 miles
  • 2008 – 35,843 miles
  • 2007 – 31,647 miles
  • 2006 – 22,458 miles
  • 2005 – 16,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,519 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body has surface corrosion in most areas.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,519 miles (+428)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,519 miles
    Test number
    439058484300
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body has surface corrosion in most areas.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass54,091 miles (+494)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    194632247309
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body has surface corrosion in most areas. Advise treatment. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass53,597 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,597 miles
    Test number
    974844438436
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine MiL on, vehicle pre 2008.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Inner U/J has wear, driveshaft forms part of the suspension. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Inner U/J has wear, driveshaft forms part of the suspension. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. Fail53,597 miles (+1,032)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,597 miles
    Test number
    896368281931
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Flickering like a crazy thing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryEngine MiL on, vehicle pre 2008.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Inner U/J has wear, driveshaft forms part of the suspension. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Inner U/J has wear, driveshaft forms part of the suspension. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. Pass52,565 miles (+947)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    52,565 miles
    Test number
    465043435691
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass51,618 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,618 miles
    Test number
    848583434757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,254 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    193062239045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,297 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,297 miles
    Test number
    611011317102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,293 miles (+1,369)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    159548271129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass46,924 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,924 miles
    Test number
    980097212295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,739 miles (+2,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,739 miles
    Test number
    677628465117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
  12. Pass43,645 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,645 miles
    Test number
    416759464152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,644 miles
    Test number
    217920064102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,644 miles (+2,045)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,644 miles
    Test number
    428180264151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass41,599 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,599 miles
    Test number
    637055263184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,463 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,463 miles
    Test number
    499765652005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,027 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,027 miles
    Test number
    747753871016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,171 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,171 miles
    Test number
    162397240095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,843 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,843 miles
    Test number
    990172338312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,647 miles (+9,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,647 miles
    Test number
    330793727357
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  21. Pass22,458 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,458 miles
    Test number
    611768246207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,457 miles (+5,480)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,457 miles
    Test number
    611117146299
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  23. Pass16,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    16,977 miles
    Test number
    601734845244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 DXC

Does K8 DXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 DXC is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 DXC?
The MOT on K8 DXC is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 DXC done?
K8 DXC was recorded at 54,519 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 1,865 miles a year.
Has K8 DXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 DXC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 DXC 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 K8 DXC find?
K8 DXC passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coolant leak, and 4 more.

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