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Jaguar XK8

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,196 cc

K8 JJLMOT history

K8 JJL is a black petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 36 MOT tests, with 117,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

K8 JJL black Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,523 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
36
19 passed · 17 failed
Per year
4,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 JJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 JJL was last recorded at 117,523 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,520 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,523 miles
  • 2024 – 117,094 miles
  • 2023 – 115,809 miles
  • 2022 – 113,540 miles
  • 2021 – 111,864 miles
  • 2020 – 110,413 miles
  • 2019 – 108,566 miles
  • 2018 – 105,890 miles
  • 2017 – 102,870 miles
  • 2016 – 96,645 miles
  • 2015 – 87,167 miles
  • 2014 – 78,427 miles
  • 2012 – 67,483 miles
  • 2011 – 61,837 miles
  • 2010 – 55,511 miles
  • 2009 – 49,610 miles
  • 2008 – 43,314 miles
  • 2007 – 37,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,523 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear wheel arch slight corroded..

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

36 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,523 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,523 miles
    Test number
    464918296487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,520 miles (+426)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,520 miles
    Test number
    522380243438
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass117,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,094 miles
    Test number
    229181936605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail117,094 miles (+1,285)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,094 miles
    Test number
    235111470594
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass115,809 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,809 miles
    Test number
    333678037541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail115,806 miles (+2,266)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,806 miles
    Test number
    898309048681
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f outer and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass113,540 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,540 miles
    Test number
    530074549245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,538 miles (+1,674)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,538 miles
    Test number
    963149800824
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  9. Pass111,864 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,864 miles
    Test number
    198100932023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slight corroded..
  10. Fail111,860 miles (+1,447)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,860 miles
    Test number
    829031594438
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch slight corroded..
  11. Pass110,413 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,413 miles
    Test number
    109504407855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,406 miles (+1,840)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,406 miles
    Test number
    992005811179
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass108,566 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,566 miles
    Test number
    373299935035
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded
  14. FailMileage not read6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    115667906270
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch liner fouling brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass105,890 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    797451583359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Fail105,883 miles (+3,013)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,883 miles
    Test number
    633314765558
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass102,870 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    281717620068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,868 miles (+6,223)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,868 miles
    Test number
    262556358930
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.50 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  19. Pass96,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,645 miles
    Test number
    468457501253
    • AdvisoryEml on
  20. Fail96,645 miles (+59)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,645 miles
    Test number
    374401047325
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near subframe (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEml on
  21. Fail96,586 miles (+9,419)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,586 miles
    Test number
    828835670476
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing behind subfram (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear hubs
  22. Pass87,167 miles (+8,740)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    156765375007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  23. Pass78,427 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,427 miles
    Test number
    857534084033
    • NoteNearside rear sill corroded .nearside front floor brace holed amd corroded .
  24. Fail78,427 miles (+10,944)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,427 miles
    Test number
    605573174037
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear sill corroded .nearside front floor brace holed amd corroded .
  25. Pass67,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    398908272486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,483 miles (+5,646)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,483 miles
    Test number
    545298672284
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  27. Pass61,837 miles (+140)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,837 miles
    Test number
    347173981410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  28. Fail61,697 miles (+6,186)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,697 miles
    Test number
    839307271231
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  29. Pass55,511 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,511 miles
    Test number
    114187070294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail55,506 miles (+5,896)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    351714770210
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  31. Pass49,610 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,610 miles
    Test number
    933494919313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail49,608 miles (+6,294)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    113553419307
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  33. Pass43,314 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    384693538485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass37,219 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,219 miles
    Test number
    684635137261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass34,760 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,760 miles
    Test number
    170262857039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail34,759 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,759 miles
    Test number
    952501557003
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about K8 JJL

Does K8 JJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 JJL is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 JJL?
The MOT on K8 JJL is valid until 23 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 JJL done?
K8 JJL was recorded at 117,523 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,412 miles a year.
Has K8 JJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 JJL has failed 17 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 JJL 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 JJL find?
K8 JJL passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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