Jaguar logo

Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

L26 LKBMOT history

L26 LKB is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

L26 LKB blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,345 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,576 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L26 LKB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L26 LKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 LKB was last recorded at 93,345 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 9,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,864 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,481 miles
Average per year
3,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,345 miles
  • 2025 – 83,864 miles
  • 2024 – 73,815 miles
  • 2023 – 66,472 miles
  • 2022 – 58,163 miles
  • 2021 – 51,823 miles
  • 2020 – 47,240 miles
  • 2019 – 43,349 miles
  • 2017 – 42,672 miles
  • 2016 – 41,669 miles
  • 2015 – 41,162 miles
  • 2014 – 40,259 miles
  • 2013 – 38,456 miles
  • 2012 – 36,457 miles
  • 2011 – 32,989 miles
  • 2010 – 26,601 miles
  • 2009 – 26,018 miles
  • 2008 – 24,515 miles
  • 2007 – 24,181 miles
  • 2006 – 23,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,345 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,345 miles (+9,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,345 miles
    Test number
    250745896529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,864 miles (+10,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    331888205950
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both rear hubs

  3. Pass73,815 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,815 miles
    Test number
    758175532982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,810 miles (+7,338)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,810 miles
    Test number
    797540472555
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,472 miles (+8,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,472 miles
    Test number
    948937086336
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,163 miles
    Test number
    438838829087
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail58,161 miles (+6,338)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,161 miles
    Test number
    664435107619
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass51,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,823 miles
    Test number
    779470309950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,823 miles (+4,583)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,823 miles
    Test number
    232833767056
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,240 miles (+3,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,240 miles
    Test number
    568570974960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass43,349 miles (+677)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,349 miles
    Test number
    591331475523
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass42,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,672 miles
    Test number
    801999038395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,672 miles (+1,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,672 miles
    Test number
    600544262658
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass41,669 miles (+507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,669 miles
    Test number
    110312438296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    628014847439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,162 miles (+903)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    366471774472
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass40,259 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,259 miles
    Test number
    709882624316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,456 miles (+1,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,456 miles
    Test number
    809436113315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass36,457 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,457 miles
    Test number
    767715122336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,989 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,989 miles
    Test number
    999160891163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,601 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,601 miles
    Test number
    482237640189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,018 miles (+1,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,018 miles
    Test number
    292075989212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,515 miles (+334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,515 miles
    Test number
    754037188252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass24,181 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,181 miles
    Test number
    354603787212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,007 miles
    Test number
    351174686234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 LKB

Does L26 LKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 LKB is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 LKB?
The MOT on L26 LKB is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 LKB done?
L26 LKB was recorded at 93,345 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,576 miles a year.
Has L26 LKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 LKB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 LKB 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 L26 LKB find?
L26 LKB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L26L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.