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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,248 cc

L3 WGCMOT history

L3 WGC is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 27 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2024
Mileage
73,835 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 WGC
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
27 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L3 WGC was last recorded at 73,835 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,253 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
582 miles
Average per year
2,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,835 miles
  • 2023 – 73,253 miles
  • 2022 – 72,135 miles
  • 2021 – 70,499 miles
  • 2020 – 68,740 miles
  • 2019 – 66,752 miles
  • 2018 – 64,100 miles
  • 2017 – 62,300 miles
  • 2016 – 60,135 miles
  • 2015 – 58,517 miles
  • 2014 – 56,032 miles
  • 2013 – 53,494 miles
  • 2012 – 50,535 miles
  • 2011 – 47,730 miles
  • 2010 – 45,348 miles
  • 2009 – 43,081 miles
  • 2008 – 40,159 miles
  • 2007 – 36,917 miles
  • 2006 – 33,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,835 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,835 miles (+582)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,835 miles
    Test number
    835815414113
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,253 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,253 miles
    Test number
    246509890100
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail73,253 miles (+1,118)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,253 miles
    Test number
    854657169625
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill /wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/wheel arch area ,spring / subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass72,135 miles (+1,636)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,135 miles
    Test number
    780817784466
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,499 miles (+1,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,499 miles
    Test number
    742640275250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre 3mm

  6. Pass68,740 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,740 miles
    Test number
    985544270277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,752 miles (+2,652)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,752 miles
    Test number
    263184579999
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,100 miles (+1,800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,100 miles
    Test number
    823140066387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass62,300 miles (+2,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,300 miles
    Test number
    857326631719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded.

  10. Pass60,135 miles (+1,618)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,135 miles
    Test number
    994200881090
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on raised edges
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious underside surface corrosion

  11. Pass58,517 miles (+2,485)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    349369705486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension springs corroded
    • NoteN/s/f side sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on raised edges
    • NoteO/s/f side sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  12. Pass56,032 miles (+2,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,032 miles
    Test number
    607906294171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass53,494 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    547470693102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail53,494 miles (+2,959)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    539560393104
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass50,535 miles (+2,805)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,535 miles
    Test number
    718077302205
    • NoteCorrosion at front of n/s side sill but not in a prescribed area
    • NoteCorrosion at front of o/s side sill but not in a prescribed area
    • NoteRear suspension springs rusted/corroded

  16. Pass47,730 miles (+2,382)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,730 miles
    Test number
    527612491137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass45,348 miles (+2,267)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,348 miles
    Test number
    873755290181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail43,081 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,081 miles
    Test number
    553769709272
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f lower swivel/ balljoint. slight play o/s/f and both rear wheel bearings. all coil springs corroded.

  19. Pass43,081 miles (+2,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,081 miles
    Test number
    721799509238
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f lower swivel/ balljoint. slight play o/s/f and both rear wheel bearings. all coil springs corroded.

  20. Pass40,159 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,159 miles
    Test number
    383636708497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,917 miles (+3,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,917 miles
    Test number
    452776207248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass33,595 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,595 miles
    Test number
    184846506291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearings

Questions about L3 WGC

Does L3 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 WGC expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 WGC?
The MOT on L3 WGC expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 WGC done?
L3 WGC was recorded at 73,835 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 2,129 miles a year.
Has L3 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 WGC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 WGC 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 WGC find?
L3 WGC failed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen washer not working; nearside front headlamp aim unable to be tested; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 8 more.

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