Jaguar XK8
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc
L21 PJRMOT history
L21 PJR is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,199 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 102,199 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 PJR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 PJR was last recorded at 102,199 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Aug 2013: 94,956 miles, lower than 95,510 miles on 9 Aug 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 101,645 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 554 miles
- Average per year
- 2,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,199 miles
- 2025 – 101,645 miles
- 2024 – 101,402 miles
- 2022 – 101,285 miles
- 2021 – 100,556 miles
- 2020 – 99,933 miles
- 2019 – 98,329 miles
- 2018 – 96,787 miles
- 2016 – 96,093 miles
- 2015 – 95,709 miles
- 2013 – 94,956 miles
- 2012 – 95,510 miles
- 2011 – 92,693 miles
- 2010 – 92,463 miles
- 2009 – 88,077 miles
- 2008 – 83,511 miles
- 2007 – 67,397 miles
- 2006 – 50,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,199 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Both front tyres wearing inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,199 miles (+554)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 102,199 miles
- Test number
- 252691987290
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Pass101,645 miles (+243)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 101,645 miles
- Test number
- 122664193039
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass101,402 miles (+117)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 101,402 miles
- Test number
- 986928006990
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear generall underbody and raer suspension componenets suffer from surface corosion,both sides inc front subframe and componenets
Pass101,285 miles (+729)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 101,285 miles
- Test number
- 166794811432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,556 miles (+623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 100,556 miles
- Test number
- 383013247661
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end suspension component mounting areas corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass99,933 miles (+1,604)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 99,933 miles
- Test number
- 171337283920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,329 miles (+1,542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 98,329 miles
- Test number
- 185894922969
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,787 miles (+22)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 96,787 miles
- Test number
- 439299456342
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryN/s/f MacPherson strut lower attachment has slight play
- AdvisoryO/s/f MacPherson strut lower attachment has slight play
Fail96,765 miles (+672)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,765 miles
- Test number
- 596667142275
- FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wheel arch damaged exposing wiring (1.9.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
- AdvisoryN/s/f MacPherson strut lower attachment has slight play
- AdvisoryO/s/f MacPherson strut lower attachment has slight play
Pass96,093 miles (+384)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 96,093 miles
- Test number
- 622535121858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,709 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 95,709 miles
- Test number
- 419017305158
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail95,709 miles (+753)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,709 miles
- Test number
- 505810305128
- FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass94,956 miles (-554)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 94,956 miles
- Test number
- 428539933246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder body corroded but not holed
Pass95,510 miles (+2,817)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 95,510 miles
- Test number
- 147652222298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,693 miles (+230)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 92,693 miles
- Test number
- 627518831104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,463 miles (+4,386)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,463 miles
- Test number
- 742049340230
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Pass88,077 miles (+4,566)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 88,077 miles
- Test number
- 240849139244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,511 miles (+16,114)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 83,511 miles
- Test number
- 311160448257
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 67,397 miles
- Test number
- 681152797240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,397 miles (+17,197)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,397 miles
- Test number
- 651639287207
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 50,200 miles
- Test number
- 720154416228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 PJR
- Does L21 PJR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 PJR is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 PJR?
- The MOT on L21 PJR 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 L21 PJR done?
- L21 PJR was recorded at 102,199 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,611 miles a year.
- Has L21 PJR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 PJR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2018.
- Has the mileage on L21 PJR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L21 PJR find?
- L21 PJR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; coil spring corroded all 4, and 6 more.
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