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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,239 cc

L288 WJRMOT history

L288 WJR is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 61,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
61,280 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L288 WJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L288 WJR was last recorded at 61,280 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 3,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,851 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,429 miles
Average per year
1,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,280 miles
  • 2023 – 57,851 miles
  • 2022 – 52,009 miles
  • 2019 – 51,991 miles
  • 2016 – 51,859 miles
  • 2015 – 50,174 miles
  • 2014 – 49,712 miles
  • 2013 – 48,587 miles
  • 2012 – 47,669 miles
  • 2011 – 46,323 miles
  • 2010 – 44,986 miles
  • 2009 – 43,574 miles
  • 2008 – 41,862 miles
  • 2006 – 41,339 miles
  • 2005 – 40,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,280 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Shields limiting inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,280 miles (+3,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,280 miles
    Test number
    646854234954
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass57,851 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,851 miles
    Test number
    101777993387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail57,815 miles (+5,806)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,815 miles
    Test number
    186981889121
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection

  4. Pass52,009 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,009 miles
    Test number
    782395592569
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection

  5. Fail52,009 miles (+18)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,009 miles
    Test number
    588950804999
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryShields limiting inspection

  6. Fail51,991 miles (+132)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,991 miles
    Test number
    486645802407
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass51,859 miles (+1,685)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,859 miles
    Test number
    294021247148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner joints

  8. Pass50,174 miles (+462)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    816261735166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass49,712 miles (+1,125)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,712 miles
    Test number
    216268644140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle badly corrored

  10. Pass48,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    917988843135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,587 miles (+918)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    265884343405
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass47,669 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    266161652113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail47,541 miles (+1,218)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,541 miles
    Test number
    296635642481
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass46,323 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,323 miles
    Test number
    918389831156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail46,317 miles (+1,331)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,317 miles
    Test number
    878722031141
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,986 miles (+1,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,986 miles
    Test number
    212325840423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass43,574 miles (+1,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,574 miles
    Test number
    674242759134
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass41,862 miles (+523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,862 miles
    Test number
    910701958170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,339 miles (+719)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,339 miles
    Test number
    531553706391
    • NoteExhaust corroded. fueal pipes corroded. offside front indicater lamp lens damaged.

  20. Pass40,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    224314195234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L288 WJR

Does L288 WJR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L288 WJR expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L288 WJR?
The MOT on L288 WJR expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L288 WJR done?
L288 WJR was recorded at 61,280 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 1,122 miles a year.
Has L288 WJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L288 WJR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L288 WJR 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 L288 WJR find?
L288 WJR passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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