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Jaguar XJ

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L40 PKEMOT history

L40 PKE is a black diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

L40 PKE black Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2026
Mileage
98,865 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 PKE was last recorded at 98,865 miles on 23 Jun 2025, 1,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,120 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,745 miles
Average per year
6,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,865 miles
  • 2024 – 97,120 miles
  • 2023 – 94,829 miles
  • 2022 – 87,605 miles
  • 2020 – 83,223 miles
  • 2019 – 77,285 miles
  • 2018 – 67,498 miles
  • 2017 – 57,840 miles
  • 2016 – 40,631 miles
  • 2015 – 35,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,865 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering fluid level below minimum

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,865 miles (+1,745)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,865 miles
    Test number
    503690650723
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass97,120 miles (+1)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,120 miles
    Test number
    430567122828
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail97,119 miles (+2,290)2 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,119 miles
    Test number
    553798132216
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass94,829 miles (+7,224)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,829 miles
    Test number
    489710458215
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass87,605 miles (+4,382)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,605 miles
    Test number
    594890243549
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass83,223 miles (+5,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,223 miles
    Test number
    903535818255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass77,285 miles (+9,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,285 miles
    Test number
    467640253359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass67,498 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,498 miles
    Test number
    851439620518
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper blade split
  9. Fail67,498 miles (+9,658)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,498 miles
    Test number
    164594829495
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass57,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    419315012176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,840 miles (+17,209)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    855639250627
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
  12. Pass40,631 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,631 miles
    Test number
    297441758791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,557 miles
    Test number
    147787275077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 PKE

Does L40 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 PKE expired on 22 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 PKE?
The MOT on L40 PKE expired on 22 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 PKE done?
L40 PKE was recorded at 98,865 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025, an average of 6,166 miles a year.
Has L40 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PKE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 PKE 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 PKE find?
L40 PKE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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