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Jaguar XJ

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 2,967 cc

L16 DSBMOT history

L16 DSB is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L16 DSB green Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,000 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DSB was last recorded at 158,000 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 6,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,426 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,574 miles
Average per year
7,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,000 miles
  • 2024 – 151,426 miles
  • 2023 – 144,244 miles
  • 2022 – 138,223 miles
  • 2021 – 130,741 miles
  • 2020 – 125,201 miles
  • 2019 – 116,414 miles
  • 2018 – 105,827 miles
  • 2017 – 99,048 miles
  • 2016 – 90,529 miles
  • 2015 – 80,835 miles
  • 2014 – 73,622 miles
  • 2013 – 68,668 miles
  • 2012 – 62,711 miles
  • 2011 – 59,578 miles
  • 2010 – 50,197 miles
  • 2009 – 41,964 miles
  • 2008 – 31,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,000 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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive auto box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,000 miles (+6,574)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,000 miles
    Test number
    224615404712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,426 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,426 miles
    Test number
    884691278072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,244 miles (+6,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,244 miles
    Test number
    642462422389
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play nearside rear track control rod outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyres all worn low
  4. Pass138,223 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,223 miles
    Test number
    739901941933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,741 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,741 miles
    Test number
    496514508314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail130,695 miles (+5,494)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,695 miles
    Test number
    648460719391
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass125,201 miles (+8,787)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,201 miles
    Test number
    805653467639
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass116,414 miles (+10,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,414 miles
    Test number
    220258684700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass105,827 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,827 miles
    Test number
    362571923923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,048 miles (+8,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,048 miles
    Test number
    814197608286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass90,529 miles (+9,694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,529 miles
    Test number
    342678723011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,835 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,835 miles
    Test number
    665064905212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,164 miles (+6,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    476320875156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass73,622 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    797311274117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,668 miles (+5,957)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,668 miles
    Test number
    128279173161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear brake pads look low
  16. Pass62,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    247941382491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail62,711 miles (+3,133)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    298621782139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass59,578 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,578 miles
    Test number
    296436471259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,135 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    169481131224
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass58,135 miles (+7,938)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    996231231224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,197 miles (+8,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,197 miles
    Test number
    414969520213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass41,964 miles (+10,516)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,964 miles
    Test number
    480800139207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,448 miles
    Test number
    942211338207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 DSB

Does L16 DSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DSB is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 DSB?
The MOT on L16 DSB is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 DSB done?
L16 DSB was recorded at 158,000 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,320 miles a year.
Has L16 DSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DSB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L16 DSB 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 L16 DSB find?
L16 DSB passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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