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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

L13 MTEMOT history

L13 MTE is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 17 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,552 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MTE was last recorded at 99,552 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,740 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,812 miles
Average per year
4,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,552 miles
  • 2025 – 94,740 miles
  • 2024 – 91,134 miles
  • 2023 – 87,964 miles
  • 2022 – 82,136 miles
  • 2021 – 78,574 miles
  • 2020 – 76,084 miles
  • 2018 – 75,367 miles
  • 2017 – 73,063 miles
  • 2016 – 70,761 miles
  • 2015 – 69,744 miles
  • 2014 – 65,650 miles
  • 2013 – 62,212 miles
  • 2012 – 61,901 miles
  • 2010 – 61,544 miles
  • 2009 – 61,496 miles
  • 2008 – 52,628 miles
  • 2007 – 36,960 miles
  • 2006 – 20,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,552 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,552 miles (+4,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,552 miles
    Test number
    868377709168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass94,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,740 miles
    Test number
    760417384422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,740 miles (+3,606)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,740 miles
    Test number
    861172236914
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,134 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    522918391563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,964 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,964 miles
    Test number
    219738483072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,136 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,136 miles
    Test number
    890965870275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,574 miles (+2,490)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    648781748533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass76,084 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,084 miles
    Test number
    822145594286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,367 miles (+2,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,367 miles
    Test number
    937671031133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass73,063 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,063 miles
    Test number
    909579525308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,761 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,761 miles
    Test number
    708693055168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,753 miles (+586)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    120518328888
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass70,167 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    302276133094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,744 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,744 miles
    Test number
    298052902694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,650 miles (+3,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    906869624376
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,212 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,212 miles
    Test number
    819987863232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,901 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    637020432236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail61,901 miles (+357)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    897310232232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass61,544 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,544 miles
    Test number
    513888420359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    760506119230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,496 miles (+8,868)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    924235719251
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass52,628 miles (+15,668)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    342195638485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,960 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,960 miles
    Test number
    533936507227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,960 miles (+15,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,960 miles
    Test number
    332054997121
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass20,684 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,684 miles
    Test number
    661091106235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,667 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,667 miles
    Test number
    324846636183
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

Questions about L13 MTE

Does L13 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MTE is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 MTE?
The MOT on L13 MTE is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 MTE done?
L13 MTE was recorded at 99,552 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,053 miles a year.
Has L13 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MTE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 MTE 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 L13 MTE find?
L13 MTE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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