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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,239 cc

L118 XJCMOT history

L118 XJC is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,691 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L118 XJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L118 XJC was last recorded at 75,691 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,689 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,691 miles
  • 2024 – 75,391 miles
  • 2023 – 73,395 miles
  • 2022 – 72,449 miles
  • 2021 – 70,301 miles
  • 2020 – 69,989 miles
  • 2018 – 69,063 miles
  • 2017 – 68,950 miles
  • 2016 – 68,848 miles
  • 2015 – 68,092 miles
  • 2014 – 66,900 miles
  • 2013 – 65,953 miles
  • 2012 – 64,670 miles
  • 2011 – 63,920 miles
  • 2010 – 63,037 miles
  • 2009 – 62,182 miles
  • 2008 – 57,843 miles
  • 2007 – 55,101 miles
  • 2006 – 54,470 miles
  • 2005 – 53,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,691 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,691 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    348907220403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail75,689 miles (+29)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,689 miles
    Test number
    602319074307
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail75,660 miles (+269)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    644516887113
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in wheel arch , marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,391 miles (+1,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,391 miles
    Test number
    749817879828
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass73,395 miles (+946)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,395 miles
    Test number
    868761732473
    • AdvisoryFront o/s/f and n/s/f wish bones corroded but not weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass72,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,449 miles
    Test number
    131477561441
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  7. Fail72,449 miles (+2,148)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,449 miles
    Test number
    737130787775
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  8. Pass70,301 miles (+312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,301 miles
    Test number
    707563825184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface underbody corrosion

  9. Pass69,989 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,989 miles
    Test number
    775856945954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,063 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,063 miles
    Test number
    741105940113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,950 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    913826879337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,848 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,848 miles
    Test number
    990076508004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,092 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,092 miles
    Test number
    477316815233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,900 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,900 miles
    Test number
    779340644220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,953 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,953 miles
    Test number
    887491123290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,670 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    719009512204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,920 miles (+883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,920 miles
    Test number
    369004811280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass63,037 miles (+855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,037 miles
    Test number
    923701920276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass62,182 miles (+4,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,182 miles
    Test number
    502160339205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass57,843 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    402905518295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,101 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    272888427271
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail55,094 miles (+624)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    763308717273
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass54,470 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,470 miles
    Test number
    832275466290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    53,408 miles
    Test number
    380022565483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L118 XJC

Does L118 XJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L118 XJC is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L118 XJC?
The MOT on L118 XJC is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L118 XJC done?
L118 XJC was recorded at 75,691 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,104 miles a year.
Has L118 XJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L118 XJC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L118 XJC 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 L118 XJC find?
L118 XJC passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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