
Jaguar XJ
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc
L20 PJFMOT history
L20 PJF is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,106 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 129,106 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 PJF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 PJF was last recorded at 129,106 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Aug 2021: 123,823 miles, lower than 138,615 miles on 5 Aug 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 127,874 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,232 miles
- Average per year
- 2,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,106 miles
- 2025 – 127,874 miles
- 2024 – 126,345 miles
- 2023 – 125,558 miles
- 2022 – 124,785 miles
- 2021 – 123,823 miles
- 2020 – 138,615 miles
- 2019 – 136,358 miles
- 2018 – 131,660 miles
- 2017 – 128,487 miles
- 2016 – 126,629 miles
- 2015 – 124,939 miles
- 2014 – 123,030 miles
- 2013 – 119,018 miles
- 2012 – 116,315 miles
- 2011 – 112,398 miles
- 2010 – 107,201 miles
- 2009 – 101,493 miles
- 2008 – 97,260 miles
- 2007 – 93,281 miles
- 2006 – 87,686 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Coil spring corroded and rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,106 miles (+1,232)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 129,106 miles
- Test number
- 936810984882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,874 miles (+1,529)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 127,874 miles
- Test number
- 105495720179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,345 miles (+787)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 126,345 miles
- Test number
- 673268599852
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass125,558 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 125,558 miles
- Test number
- 791491548183
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of car showing age related corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder side of car under sealed
Fail125,550 miles (+765)3 major17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,550 miles
- Test number
- 364073364567
- MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass124,785 miles (+962)1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 124,785 miles
- Test number
- 605108441544
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass123,823 miles (-14,792)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 123,823 miles
- Test number
- 188758256916
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wing corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass138,615 miles (+2,257)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 138,615 miles
- Test number
- 106987588383
- MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass136,358 miles (+4,698)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 136,358 miles
- Test number
- 493861156636
- MinorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass131,660 miles (+3)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 131,660 miles
- Test number
- 651714768870
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play both side wheel
Fail131,657 miles (+3,170)1 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,657 miles
- Test number
- 334277326692
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play both side wheel
Pass128,487 miles (+1,858)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 128,487 miles
- Test number
- 199711496072
- AdvisoryFront Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by shock absorbers bracket (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear both side tyre start to crack
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryThere is play on both side rear wheel
Pass126,629 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 126,629 miles
- Test number
- 800948835375
- AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisorySlight play on both side rear wheel
Fail126,629 miles (+1,690)1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,629 miles
- Test number
- 391050191359
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisorySlight play on both side rear wheel
Pass124,939 miles (+1,909)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 124,939 miles
- Test number
- 145739815225
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteSlight play on both side rear wheel
Pass123,030 miles (+4,012)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 123,030 miles
- Test number
- 258813494147
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass119,018 miles (+2,703)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 119,018 miles
- Test number
- 725095903286
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass116,315 miles (+3,917)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 116,315 miles
- Test number
- 667745402252
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass112,398 miles (+5,197)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 112,398 miles
- Test number
- 916246401294
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside front inner flitch panel corroded
Pass107,201 miles (+5,708)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 107,201 miles
- Test number
- 274699500280
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass101,493 miles (+4,233)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 101,493 miles
- Test number
- 942147889183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,260 miles (+3,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 97,260 miles
- Test number
- 944699988138
- AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass93,281 miles (+5,595)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 93,281 miles
- Test number
- 521363297167
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edge
Pass87,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 87,686 miles
- Test number
- 753149896156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 PJF
- Does L20 PJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 PJF is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 PJF?
- The MOT on L20 PJF is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 PJF done?
- L20 PJF was recorded at 129,106 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,052 miles a year.
- Has L20 PJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 PJF has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L20 PJF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L20 PJF find?
- L20 PJF passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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