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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc

L1 LRUMOT history

L1 LRU is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 69,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,254 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 LRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 LRU was last recorded at 69,254 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,196 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
1,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,254 miles
  • 2025 – 69,196 miles
  • 2024 – 69,191 miles
  • 2023 – 69,182 miles
  • 2022 – 69,126 miles
  • 2021 – 68,950 miles
  • 2020 – 68,767 miles
  • 2019 – 68,547 miles
  • 2018 – 68,168 miles
  • 2017 – 67,642 miles
  • 2016 – 67,135 miles
  • 2015 – 66,759 miles
  • 2014 – 66,539 miles
  • 2013 – 65,970 miles
  • 2012 – 64,884 miles
  • 2011 – 63,496 miles
  • 2010 – 62,040 miles
  • 2009 – 61,042 miles
  • 2008 – 59,424 miles
  • 2007 – 49,972 miles
  • 2006 – 41,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,254 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s at joints slightly (6.1.7 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,254 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    706058099493
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s at joints slightly (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass69,196 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    69,196 miles
    Test number
    344155950349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass69,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,191 miles
    Test number
    996696359026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (chassis /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,191 miles (+9)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,191 miles
    Test number
    535298456357
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in clips. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,182 miles (+56)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,182 miles
    Test number
    797718683459
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,126 miles (+176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,126 miles
    Test number
    457954278805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded at front) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    590038409945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,950 miles (+183)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    989893478197
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall split. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,767 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    991718938623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail68,766 miles (+219)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,766 miles
    Test number
    679290065893
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass68,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    952664475714
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Fail68,547 miles (+379)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    760576641833
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  13. Pass68,168 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,168 miles
    Test number
    456782953805
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail68,163 miles (+521)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,163 miles
    Test number
    337050265948
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass67,642 miles (+507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,642 miles
    Test number
    762464216653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass67,135 miles (+376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,135 miles
    Test number
    886555698183
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass66,759 miles (+220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,759 miles
    Test number
    939331635024
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass66,539 miles (+569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,539 miles
    Test number
    495315034099
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass65,970 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,970 miles
    Test number
    846518323084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,884 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,884 miles
    Test number
    325974302171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,496 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,496 miles
    Test number
    516003781014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,040 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,040 miles
    Test number
    133639590438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,042 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,042 miles
    Test number
    670819499063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,424 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    534322108138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,420 miles (+9,448)1 dangerous3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,420 miles
    Test number
    641128698032
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note'v' mounts starting to sperate
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteUnable to see inner brake pads

  26. Pass49,972 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,972 miles
    Test number
    234510537145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,792 miles
    Test number
    573816936196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 LRU

Does L1 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 LRU is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 LRU?
The MOT on L1 LRU is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 LRU done?
L1 LRU was recorded at 69,254 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,368 miles a year.
Has L1 LRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 LRU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 LRU 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 L1 LRU find?
L1 LRU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear slightly; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s at joints slightly.

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