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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,722 cc

L28 ENGMOT history

L28 ENG is a grey diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 30 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L28 ENG grey Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,712 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 ENG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,722 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 ENG was last recorded at 159,712 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jul 2024: 151,292 miles, lower than 154,446 miles on 14 Aug 2023.

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
158,179 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,533 miles
Average per year
7,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,712 miles
  • 2025 – 158,179 miles
  • 2024 – 151,292 miles
  • 2023 – 154,446 miles
  • 2022 – 152,815 miles
  • 2021 – 151,044 miles
  • 2020 – 148,106 miles
  • 2019 – 146,838 miles
  • 2018 – 145,847 miles
  • 2017 – 133,990 miles
  • 2016 – 119,633 miles
  • 2015 – 108,472 miles
  • 2014 – 93,218 miles
  • 2013 – 80,164 miles
  • 2012 – 68,425 miles
  • 2011 – 54,037 miles
  • 2010 – 35,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,712 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,712 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,712 miles
    Test number
    645488419171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,179 miles (+6,887)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,179 miles
    Test number
    622953981964
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose rusting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose rusting (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass151,292 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    151,292 miles
    Test number
    876933402549
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting and rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy rear pipes vibrating on idle (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Fail151,292 miles (-3,154)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,292 miles
    Test number
    220442947202
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting and rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy rear pipes vibrating on idle (8.1.1 (a))
  5. Pass154,446 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    154,446 miles
    Test number
    272759175324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,443 miles (+1,628)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,443 miles
    Test number
    111534897003
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost arm - outer ball joint upper and lower boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost arm - outer ball joint upper and lower boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass152,815 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,815 miles
    Test number
    949048930437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail152,811 miles (+1,767)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,811 miles
    Test number
    829768008011
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass151,044 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,044 miles
    Test number
    997869703873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,106 miles (+1,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    148,106 miles
    Test number
    956619237824
    • AdvisoryUNDERCOVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
  11. Pass146,838 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,838 miles
    Test number
    826846108742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,847 miles
    Test number
    664196341251
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust boxes corroded on outer covering
  13. Fail145,847 miles (+11,857)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,847 miles
    Test number
    234290764126
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust boxes corroded on outer covering
  14. Pass133,990 miles (+14,357)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,990 miles
    Test number
    736176797160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,633 miles (+11,161)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,633 miles
    Test number
    838179491916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,472 miles (+15,254)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    277087095487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,218 miles
    Test number
    715059004209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,218 miles (+13,054)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,218 miles
    Test number
    645926004286
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass80,164 miles (+11,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    399107493164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  20. Pass68,425 miles (+14,388)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,425 miles
    Test number
    135373802237
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass54,037 miles (+18,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,037 miles
    Test number
    745947901277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  22. Pass35,626 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,626 miles
    Test number
    124134290118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about L28 ENG

Does L28 ENG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 ENG is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 ENG?
The MOT on L28 ENG is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 ENG done?
L28 ENG was recorded at 159,712 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,733 miles a year.
Has L28 ENG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 ENG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L28 ENG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L28 ENG find?
L28 ENG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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