Jaguar XJ
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,239 cc
L40 XJJMOT history
L40 XJJ is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 17 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 84,680 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 971 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 XJJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,239 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 17 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 XJJ was last recorded at 84,680 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 84,675 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 971 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,680 miles
- 2024 – 84,341 miles
- 2023 – 82,914 miles
- 2022 – 81,286 miles
- 2019 – 80,192 miles
- 2018 – 78,902 miles
- 2017 – 78,758 miles
- 2016 – 78,524 miles
- 2015 – 78,169 miles
- 2014 – 77,871 miles
- 2013 – 77,410 miles
- 2012 – 76,284 miles
- 2011 – 75,160 miles
- 2010 – 73,659 miles
- 2009 – 72,381 miles
- 2008 – 70,388 miles
- 2007 – 67,787 miles
- 2006 – 65,566 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,680 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,680 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 84,680 miles
- Test number
- 860163370817
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail84,675 miles (+334)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,675 miles
- Test number
- 409155567613
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and offside rear tyre cracked/perished but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass84,341 miles (+1,427)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 84,341 miles
- Test number
- 445429042255
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section previously repaired and undersealed in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer located close to rear tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack/pipe work area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished on sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,914 miles (+63)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 82,914 miles
- Test number
- 354962554742
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre walls cracking
- AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak
Fail82,851 miles (+1,565)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,851 miles
- Test number
- 796417519027
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.084 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Pass81,286 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 81,286 miles
- Test number
- 767664320494
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle hanger (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail81,284 miles (+1,092)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,284 miles
- Test number
- 167531332663
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle hanger (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass80,192 miles (+1,290)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 80,192 miles
- Test number
- 830909452734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,902 miles (+144)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 78,902 miles
- Test number
- 363837366142
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
Pass78,758 miles (+234)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 78,758 miles
- Test number
- 926874103482
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass78,524 miles (+355)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 78,524 miles
- Test number
- 335429963844
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass78,169 miles (+298)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 78,169 miles
- Test number
- 113623480929
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside offside inner steering joint slightly worn
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryNearside front floor pan corroded
Pass77,871 miles (+461)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 77,871 miles
- Test number
- 568844944277
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
Pass77,410 miles (+1,126)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 77,410 miles
- Test number
- 345690423282
- NoteOil leak
Pass76,284 miles (+1,124)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 76,284 miles
- Test number
- 178027142217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,160 miles (+1,501)5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 75,160 miles
- Test number
- 348108641496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front + offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteOffside rear door not opening from outside
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
Pass73,659 miles (+1,278)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 73,659 miles
- Test number
- 393549940484
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside rear + both front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteOffside rear door not opening from outside
Pass72,381 miles (+1,993)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 72,381 miles
- Test number
- 913028549232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,388 miles (+2,601)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 70,388 miles
- Test number
- 350682958440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,787 miles (+2,221)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 67,787 miles
- Test number
- 382427447461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 65,566 miles
- Test number
- 521923816274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 XJJ
- Does L40 XJJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 XJJ is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 XJJ?
- The MOT on L40 XJJ is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 XJJ done?
- L40 XJJ was recorded at 84,680 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 971 miles a year.
- Has L40 XJJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 XJJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 XJJ 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 XJJ find?
- L40 XJJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis section.
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