Jaguar XJ
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc
L3 EBTMOT history
L3 EBT is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 187,732 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 187,732 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,100 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 EBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 3 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 EBT was last recorded at 187,732 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 187,429 miles · 16 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 303 miles
- Average per year
- 7,100 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 187,732 miles
- 2023 – 187,429 miles
- 2022 – 187,213 miles
- 2020 – 185,923 miles
- 2019 – 183,699 miles
- 2017 – 183,141 miles
- 2016 – 181,911 miles
- 2015 – 180,506 miles
- 2014 – 176,955 miles
- 2013 – 173,097 miles
- 2012 – 108,799 miles
- 2011 – 104,065 miles
- 2010 – 92,590 miles
- 2009 – 87,886 miles
- 2008 – 79,803 miles
- 2007 – 68,432 miles
- 2006 – 55,660 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,732 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface rust on components
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.
Various surface rust under vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,732 miles (+303)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 187,732 miles
- Test number
- 950445518689
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface rust on components
Pass187,429 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 187,429 miles
- Test number
- 628133115088
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious surface rust under vehicle
Fail187,429 miles (+216)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,429 miles
- Test number
- 787372752826
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking gases (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious surface rust under vehicle
Pass187,213 miles (+1,290)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 187,213 miles
- Test number
- 983130167989
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Near side front off side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Near side rear off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Near side rear off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near side and off side front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNear side front off side front jacking points corroded slightly
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side front off side front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass185,923 miles (+2,224)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 185,923 miles
- Test number
- 718809961108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass183,699 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 183,699 miles
- Test number
- 738501413631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail183,695 miles (+554)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,695 miles
- Test number
- 748723204915
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, below shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch below shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass183,141 miles (+1,230)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 183,141 miles
- Test number
- 709863328266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,911 miles (+1,405)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 181,911 miles
- Test number
- 339555172147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,506 miles (+3,551)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 180,506 miles
- Test number
- 275678409248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,955 miles (+3,858)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 176,955 miles
- Test number
- 215793954294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,097 miles (+64,298)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 173,097 miles
- Test number
- 518551573297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,799 miles (+4,734)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 108,799 miles
- Test number
- 345582882438
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,065 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 104,065 miles
- Test number
- 167296801336
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise, but not rough
Fail104,065 miles (+11,475)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,065 miles
- Test number
- 638346201362
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise, but not rough
Pass92,590 miles (+4,704)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 92,590 miles
- Test number
- 411677020118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,886 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,886 miles
- Test number
- 183897529143
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,886 miles (+8,083)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 87,886 miles
- Test number
- 790597229143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,803 miles (+11,371)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 79,803 miles
- Test number
- 230379528139
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass68,432 miles (+12,772)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 68,432 miles
- Test number
- 400264127114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass55,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 55,660 miles
- Test number
- 924375426165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 EBT
- Does L3 EBT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 EBT expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 EBT?
- The MOT on L3 EBT expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 EBT done?
- L3 EBT was recorded at 187,732 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 7,100 miles a year.
- Has L3 EBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 EBT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L3 EBT 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 L3 EBT find?
- L3 EBT passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r; under vehicle surface rust on components.
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