Jaguar XJ
Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,239 cc
L36 DBCMOT history
L36 DBC is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 9 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,616 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 95,616 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,082 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L36 DBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,239 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 9 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L36 DBC was last recorded at 95,616 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 May 2015: 74,185 miles, lower than 76,163 miles on 21 May 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 95,322 miles · 11 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 294 miles
- Average per year
- 2,082 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 95,616 miles
- 2022 – 95,322 miles
- 2021 – 90,677 miles
- 2020 – 86,908 miles
- 2019 – 86,145 miles
- 2018 – 81,503 miles
- 2017 – 77,346 miles
- 2016 – 75,121 miles
- 2015 – 74,185 miles
- 2014 – 76,163 miles
- 2013 – 70,611 miles
- 2012 – 68,777 miles
- 2011 – 66,593 miles
- 2010 – 62,960 miles
- 2009 – 60,752 miles
- 2008 – 59,122 miles
- 2007 – 56,765 miles
- 2006 – 54,996 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,616 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,616 miles (+294)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 95,616 miles
- Test number
- 397780705585
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass95,322 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 95,322 miles
- Test number
- 705528951747
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail95,321 miles (+4,644)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,321 miles
- Test number
- 410544899833
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,677 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 90,677 miles
- Test number
- 974754295873
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront baulkhead area corroded around brake component mounting prescribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside front inner arch area corroded and holed
Fail90,677 miles (+3,769)3 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,677 miles
- Test number
- 401671403367
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nearside (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront baulkhead area corroded around brake component mounting prescribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside front inner arch area corroded and holed
Pass86,908 miles (+763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 86,908 miles
- Test number
- 537849826084
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,145 miles (+4,642)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2020
- Odometer
- 86,145 miles
- Test number
- 793734395529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,503 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 81,503 miles
- Test number
- 815421072051
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Fail81,503 miles (+4,157)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,503 miles
- Test number
- 255810358810
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,346 miles (+2,225)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2018
- Odometer
- 77,346 miles
- Test number
- 630513606677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,121 miles (+936)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 75,121 miles
- Test number
- 638547393862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,185 miles (-1,978)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 74,185 miles
- Test number
- 559475535112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,163 miles (+5,552)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 76,163 miles
- Test number
- 705141944168
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass70,611 miles (+1,834)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 70,611 miles
- Test number
- 238970923188
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass68,777 miles (+2,184)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 68,777 miles
- Test number
- 869471712133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,593 miles (+3,633)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 66,593 miles
- Test number
- 289139701484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,960 miles (+2,208)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 62,960 miles
- Test number
- 794611910141
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass60,752 miles (+1,630)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 60,752 miles
- Test number
- 360180519162
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass59,122 miles (+2,357)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 59,122 miles
- Test number
- 700577108120
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass56,765 miles (+1,769)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 56,765 miles
- Test number
- 621273407154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 54,996 miles
- Test number
- 782918406155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L36 DBC
- Does L36 DBC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L36 DBC expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L36 DBC?
- The MOT on L36 DBC expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L36 DBC done?
- L36 DBC was recorded at 95,616 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 2,082 miles a year.
- Has L36 DBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L36 DBC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on L36 DBC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L36 DBC find?
- L36 DBC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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