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Jaguar XJ

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

L2 TEXMOT history

L2 TEX is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
67,982 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 TEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,248 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L2 TEX was last recorded at 67,982 miles on 25 Sept 2023, 3,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,215 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,767 miles
Average per year
2,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 67,982 miles
  • 2022 – 64,215 miles
  • 2021 – 60,358 miles
  • 2020 – 58,253 miles
  • 2019 – 54,246 miles
  • 2018 – 50,396 miles
  • 2017 – 49,502 miles
  • 2016 – 48,464 miles
  • 2015 – 47,139 miles
  • 2014 – 46,849 miles
  • 2013 – 44,829 miles
  • 2012 – 43,840 miles
  • 2011 – 42,484 miles
  • 2010 – 41,072 miles
  • 2009 – 39,233 miles
  • 2008 – 37,080 miles
  • 2007 – 34,853 miles
  • 2006 – 31,571 miles
  • 2005 – 28,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail67,982 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail67,982 miles (+3,767)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,982 miles
    Test number
    315648156948
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass64,215 miles (+3,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,215 miles
    Test number
    452141291726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,358 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    281850139423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,253 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,253 miles
    Test number
    330968809558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail58,249 miles (+4,003)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,249 miles
    Test number
    152629799000
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass54,246 miles (+3,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,246 miles
    Test number
    589357756937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass50,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,396 miles
    Test number
    583738471798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,396 miles (+894)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,396 miles
    Test number
    148706377610
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass49,502 miles (+1,038)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,502 miles
    Test number
    917231341319
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass48,464 miles (+1,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    401793958723
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass47,139 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,139 miles
    Test number
    695663582963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,849 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,849 miles
    Test number
    199246794270
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail46,848 miles (+2,019)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,848 miles
    Test number
    459184794243
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass44,829 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    936757493285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,840 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    329830992249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,484 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,484 miles
    Test number
    327367181439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,072 miles
    Test number
    862836480258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail41,072 miles (+1,839)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,072 miles
    Test number
    893835080291
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,233 miles
    Test number
    543120689202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,233 miles (+2,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,233 miles
    Test number
    963110089285
    • Repaired at testRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass37,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,080 miles
    Test number
    690251198289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,080 miles (+2,227)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,080 miles
    Test number
    310120898231
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass34,853 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,853 miles
    Test number
    723420397256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,571 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,571 miles
    Test number
    981444886273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,348 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,348 miles
    Test number
    580085485238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,341 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,341 miles
    Test number
    143824585235
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L2 TEX

Does L2 TEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 TEX expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 TEX?
The MOT on L2 TEX expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 TEX done?
L2 TEX was recorded at 67,982 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2023, an average of 2,208 miles a year.
Has L2 TEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 TEX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L2 TEX 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 L2 TEX find?
L2 TEX failed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2023 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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