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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Petrol · 1995 · 3,980 cc

L40 MPJMOT history

L40 MPJ is a grey petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,049 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MPJ was last recorded at 138,049 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,556 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,493 miles
Average per year
2,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,049 miles
  • 2025 – 136,556 miles
  • 2024 – 134,278 miles
  • 2023 – 133,328 miles
  • 2022 – 132,519 miles
  • 2021 – 128,746 miles
  • 2020 – 121,133 miles
  • 2019 – 114,996 miles
  • 2018 – 112,083 miles
  • 2017 – 110,690 miles
  • 2015 – 109,818 miles
  • 2014 – 107,545 miles
  • 2013 – 105,164 miles
  • 2012 – 102,601 miles
  • 2011 – 99,459 miles
  • 2010 – 97,078 miles
  • 2009 – 95,007 miles
  • 2008 – 92,112 miles
  • 2007 – 87,115 miles
  • 2006 – 82,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,049 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,049 miles (+1,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,049 miles
    Test number
    617625951024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,556 miles (+2,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,556 miles
    Test number
    226118974909
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass134,278 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,278 miles
    Test number
    972643016912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,328 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,328 miles
    Test number
    604047756407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,519 miles (+3,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,519 miles
    Test number
    271786641813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,746 miles (+7,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,746 miles
    Test number
    160792164747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass121,133 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,133 miles
    Test number
    398907776750
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail121,097 miles (+6,101)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,097 miles
    Test number
    588894153553
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4x springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,996 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,996 miles
    Test number
    914175541487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,083 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    403776644892
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail112,078 miles (+1,388)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,078 miles
    Test number
    896817308082
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.942 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.935% (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass110,690 miles (+872)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,690 miles
    Test number
    900649113168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion lower wing panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing

  13. Pass109,818 miles (+2,273)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,818 miles
    Test number
    757293975312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass107,545 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    317679754234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail107,545 miles (+2,381)6 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    507908754221
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass105,164 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,164 miles
    Test number
    246823363258
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail105,164 miles (+2,563)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,164 miles
    Test number
    287283163253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass102,601 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,601 miles
    Test number
    568989662261
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail102,601 miles (+3,142)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,601 miles
    Test number
    377408862425
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass99,459 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    587559121258
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail99,459 miles (+2,381)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    776778821285
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass97,078 miles (+2,071)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,078 miles
    Test number
    673787610276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail95,007 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    374921459273
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass95,007 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    651841559226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    92,112 miles
    Test number
    603126468202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Fail92,112 miles (+4,997)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,112 miles
    Test number
    852236868253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass87,115 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    87,115 miles
    Test number
    962019047266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass82,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    82,709 miles
    Test number
    932828266248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MPJ

Does L40 MPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MPJ is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 MPJ?
The MOT on L40 MPJ is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 MPJ done?
L40 MPJ was recorded at 138,049 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,762 miles a year.
Has L40 MPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MPJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 MPJ 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 L40 MPJ find?
L40 MPJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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