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Jaguar XK8

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 3,995 cc

L15 DTBMOT history

L15 DTB is a grey petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L15 DTB grey Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,606 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 DTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 DTB was last recorded at 150,606 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,621 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,985 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,606 miles
  • 2024 – 145,621 miles
  • 2023 – 143,257 miles
  • 2022 – 138,682 miles
  • 2021 – 133,759 miles
  • 2020 – 128,519 miles
  • 2019 – 125,276 miles
  • 2018 – 119,980 miles
  • 2017 – 115,891 miles
  • 2016 – 112,097 miles
  • 2015 – 109,057 miles
  • 2014 – 107,833 miles
  • 2013 – 106,967 miles
  • 2012 – 102,614 miles
  • 2011 – 96,093 miles
  • 2010 – 88,475 miles
  • 2009 – 82,084 miles
  • 2008 – 77,969 miles
  • 2007 – 72,840 miles
  • 2006 – 58,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,606 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In front of rear coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In front of rear coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • All of car undersealed at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front / rear pipes possibley have corrosion,but coated in grease not allowing full insp. (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,606 miles (+4,985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,606 miles
    Test number
    305464555429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In front of rear coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In front of rear coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass145,621 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,621 miles
    Test number
    621870909219
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass143,257 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,257 miles
    Test number
    240104256608
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides damp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides edges near cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offsides inner sill / floor front to rear old repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,257 miles (+4,575)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,257 miles
    Test number
    963362965225
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides damp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides edges near cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offsides inner sill / floor front to rear old repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,682 miles (+4,923)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,682 miles
    Test number
    904715334251
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass133,759 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,759 miles
    Test number
    357779263771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,548 miles (+5,029)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,548 miles
    Test number
    638502398637
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass128,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,519 miles
    Test number
    718260725954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail128,519 miles (+3,243)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,519 miles
    Test number
    533148889421
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass125,276 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,276 miles
    Test number
    386942507596
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll of car undersealed at time of test

  11. Fail125,273 miles (+5,293)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,273 miles
    Test number
    610551399926
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll of car undersealed at time of test

  12. Pass119,980 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,980 miles
    Test number
    712669691395
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll of car undersealed at time of test
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test

  13. Fail119,976 miles (+4,085)2 dangerous11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,976 miles
    Test number
    605916694909
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass115,891 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,891 miles
    Test number
    639754789473
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front / rear pipes possibley have corrosion,but coated in grease not allowing full insp. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner sills area showing signs of corrosion. not perforated.

  15. Fail115,891 miles (+3,794)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,891 miles
    Test number
    707523291705
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front / rear pipes possibley have corrosion,but coated in grease not allowing full insp. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner sills area showing signs of corrosion. not perforated.

  16. Pass112,097 miles (+3,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    731248914913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass109,057 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,057 miles
    Test number
    339534675160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,687 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,687 miles
    Test number
    866705175094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,833 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,833 miles
    Test number
    408135464094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,967 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,967 miles
    Test number
    149397753411
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass106,967 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,967 miles
    Test number
    226097953056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,614 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,614 miles
    Test number
    765339462070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,093 miles (+7,618)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,093 miles
    Test number
    445927661086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,475 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,475 miles
    Test number
    762254860022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,084 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    484194769068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,969 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,969 miles
    Test number
    134880368421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    591075487079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Fail72,840 miles (+13,875)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    164452587097
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  29. Pass58,965 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,965 miles
    Test number
    850962336136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail58,909 miles1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    333390736173
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about L15 DTB

Does L15 DTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 DTB is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 DTB?
The MOT on L15 DTB is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 DTB done?
L15 DTB was recorded at 150,606 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has L15 DTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 DTB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 DTB 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 L15 DTB find?
L15 DTB passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill damaged and corroded; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear coil spring, and 2 more.

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