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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,555 cc

L27 BJGMOT history

L27 BJG is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
114,222 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,555 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BJG was last recorded at 114,222 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2021: 113,953 miles, lower than 113,980 miles on 26 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,221 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,222 miles
  • 2022 – 114,042 miles
  • 2021 – 113,953 miles
  • 2020 – 113,713 miles
  • 2019 – 112,956 miles
  • 2018 – 110,976 miles
  • 2017 – 104,097 miles
  • 2016 – 98,185 miles
  • 2015 – 92,255 miles
  • 2014 – 85,955 miles
  • 2013 – 80,424 miles
  • 2012 – 74,160 miles
  • 2011 – 60,254 miles
  • 2010 – 36,931 miles
  • 2009 – 30,188 miles
  • 2008 – 26,625 miles
  • 2007 – 22,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,222 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension unit bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,222 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,222 miles
    Test number
    146464811258
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail114,221 miles (+179)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,221 miles
    Test number
    561887908925
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear outer tie rod rose joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,042 miles (+89)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,042 miles
    Test number
    647897302613
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass113,953 miles (-27)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,953 miles
    Test number
    999782276847
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension unit bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake low effort 16%

  5. Fail113,980 miles (+267)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,980 miles
    Test number
    452577632979
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension unit bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake low effort 16%

  6. Pass113,713 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,713 miles
    Test number
    649711671499
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail113,713 miles (+89)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,713 miles
    Test number
    638612251149
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Fail113,624 miles (+668)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,624 miles
    Test number
    480487169601
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,956 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,956 miles
    Test number
    266333912524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,976 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,976 miles
    Test number
    932019035279
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion near to bracket under wing (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail110,976 miles (+6,879)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,976 miles
    Test number
    273782195158
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion near to bracket under wing (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass104,097 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,097 miles
    Test number
    937005797959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,093 miles (+5,908)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,093 miles
    Test number
    437893809164
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe beneath subframe where it connects to the inboard end of the rear brake flexible. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded As offside but not as severe. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At the point where the brake pipe curves beneath the chassis rail and goes up to the brake flexible. (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass98,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    560342821788
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has some surface corrosion

  15. Fail98,185 miles (+5,930)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    898304092504
    • FailureAir suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has some surface corrosion

  16. Pass92,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,255 miles
    Test number
    760239450006
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes have some surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's very worn

  17. Fail92,255 miles (+6,300)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,255 miles
    Test number
    937814453565
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes have some surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc's very worn

  18. Pass85,955 miles (+5,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,955 miles
    Test number
    926367264227
    • NoteOffside rear antiroll bar link has slight play

  19. Pass80,424 miles (+90)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    319396473465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail80,334 miles (+6,174)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,334 miles
    Test number
    908242263266
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass74,160 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,160 miles
    Test number
    217901942212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,157 miles (+13,903)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,157 miles
    Test number
    597466932212
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir-bag light illuminated

  23. Pass60,254 miles (+23,323)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    276778731244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,931 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,931 miles
    Test number
    181807260201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,945 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,945 miles
    Test number
    513876770004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,188 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,188 miles
    Test number
    131824189472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail30,188 miles (+3,563)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,188 miles
    Test number
    162664189072
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass26,625 miles (+4,583)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    663854578044
    • NoteTracking due to front tyres running off

  29. Pass22,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,042 miles
    Test number
    713722677028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 BJG

Does L27 BJG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 BJG expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 BJG?
The MOT on L27 BJG expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 BJG done?
L27 BJG was recorded at 114,222 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 5,260 miles a year.
Has L27 BJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BJG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 BJG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L27 BJG find?
L27 BJG passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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