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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

L111 SWSMOT history

L111 SWS is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 30 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,453 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 SWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 SWS was last recorded at 122,453 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,719 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,734 miles
Average per year
2,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,453 miles
  • 2024 – 119,719 miles
  • 2023 – 119,309 miles
  • 2022 – 119,060 miles
  • 2021 – 118,760 miles
  • 2020 – 118,324 miles
  • 2019 – 116,102 miles
  • 2018 – 115,272 miles
  • 2017 – 113,153 miles
  • 2016 – 110,411 miles
  • 2015 – 107,625 miles
  • 2014 – 105,310 miles
  • 2013 – 102,765 miles
  • 2012 – 99,224 miles
  • 2011 – 97,031 miles
  • 2010 – 93,986 miles
  • 2009 – 90,540 miles
  • 2008 – 86,579 miles
  • 2007 – 83,460 miles
  • 2006 – 76,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,453 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms bushes both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,453 miles (+2,734)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    894594668898
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms bushes both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Pass119,719 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,719 miles
    Test number
    613845378005
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,719 miles (+1)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,719 miles
    Test number
    870341340574
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Steering locking device missing inner tie rod missing the locking device (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,718 miles (+409)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,718 miles
    Test number
    622400847094
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,309 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,309 miles
    Test number
    648888324319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,060 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,060 miles
    Test number
    571898608345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,760 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,760 miles
    Test number
    834042439074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,324 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,324 miles
    Test number
    211619260613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,102 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    116,102 miles
    Test number
    435821027154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,272 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,272 miles
    Test number
    489265259628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,153 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,153 miles
    Test number
    175070436878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,411 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,411 miles
    Test number
    885541839959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,625 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,625 miles
    Test number
    428309985185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front brakes binding slightly (not showing up on rbt)
    • NoteOffside front brakes binding slightly (not showing up on rbt)

  14. Fail107,625 miles (+2,315)1 failure2 repaired8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,625 miles
    Test number
    596429285172
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front brakes binding slightly (not showing up on rbt)
    • NoteOffside front brakes binding slightly (not showing up on rbt)

  15. Pass105,310 miles (+2,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,310 miles
    Test number
    519517094142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass102,765 miles (+3,541)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,765 miles
    Test number
    605295903258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,224 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,224 miles
    Test number
    277716482499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,031 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    617731901296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,986 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    363058700208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,540 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,540 miles
    Test number
    493338009270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,579 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    86,579 miles
    Test number
    751231118285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,460 miles (+6,722)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    142885707222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,738 miles
    Test number
    831562206263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 SWS

Does L111 SWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 SWS is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L111 SWS?
The MOT on L111 SWS is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 SWS done?
L111 SWS was recorded at 122,453 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,358 miles a year.
Has L111 SWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 SWS has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L111 SWS 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 L111 SWS find?
L111 SWS passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms bushes both fronts; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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