Jaguar XJ
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,967 cc
L4 BDYMOT history
L4 BDY is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 10 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 75,058 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 75,058 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,251 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 BDY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 10 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 BDY was last recorded at 75,058 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Feb 2025: 69,738 miles, lower than 69,740 miles on 29 Jan 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,054 miles · 13 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 3,251 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,058 miles
- 2025 – 69,738 miles
- 2024 – 63,970 miles
- 2023 – 59,892 miles
- 2022 – 59,036 miles
- 2021 – 57,553 miles
- 2020 – 56,247 miles
- 2019 – 54,715 miles
- 2018 – 53,231 miles
- 2017 – 51,731 miles
- 2016 – 49,468 miles
- 2015 – 46,063 miles
- 2014 – 41,995 miles
- 2013 – 38,420 miles
- 2012 – 34,883 miles
- 2011 – 31,447 miles
- 2010 – 27,248 miles
- 2009 – 23,114 miles
- 2008 – 18,109 miles
- 2007 – 13,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,058 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Under trays fitted
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded 2nd yr
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive 2nd yr
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,058 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 75,058 miles
- Test number
- 696542964207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,054 miles (+5,316)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,054 miles
- Test number
- 686204091222
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Pass69,738 miles (-2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 69,738 miles
- Test number
- 231176787170
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail69,740 miles (+5,770)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,740 miles
- Test number
- 699605432914
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened .. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass63,970 miles (+36)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 63,970 miles
- Test number
- 789735974489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded 2nd yr (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive 2nd yr (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail63,934 miles (+4,042)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,934 miles
- Test number
- 356282769976
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2x boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded 2nd yr (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive 2nd yr (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass59,892 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 59,892 miles
- Test number
- 332072861907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail59,892 miles (+856)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,892 miles
- Test number
- 976036881770
- DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,036 miles (+34)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 59,036 miles
- Test number
- 448986355967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail59,002 miles (+1,449)2 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,002 miles
- Test number
- 930198059361
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass57,553 miles (+1,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 57,553 miles
- Test number
- 560166176183
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass56,247 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 56,247 miles
- Test number
- 170310464488
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail56,229 miles (+1,514)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,229 miles
- Test number
- 328817257959
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass54,715 miles (+1,484)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 54,715 miles
- Test number
- 274042811845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,231 miles (+1,500)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 53,231 miles
- Test number
- 888470450826
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre age cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre age cracking
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass51,731 miles (+2,263)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 51,731 miles
- Test number
- 378875273677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 49,468 miles
- Test number
- 805483703594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,468 miles (+3,405)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,468 miles
- Test number
- 952018083138
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,063 miles (+4,068)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 46,063 miles
- Test number
- 125339245480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,995 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 41,995 miles
- Test number
- 247734744013
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail41,995 miles (+3,575)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,995 miles
- Test number
- 376464144056
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass38,420 miles (+3,537)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 38,420 miles
- Test number
- 108286643006
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass34,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 34,883 miles
- Test number
- 327487142017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,883 miles (+3,436)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,883 miles
- Test number
- 668717442012
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,447 miles (+4,199)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 31,447 miles
- Test number
- 746173251011
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass27,248 miles (+4,134)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 27,248 miles
- Test number
- 603459440010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,114 miles (+5,005)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 23,114 miles
- Test number
- 150928249004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,109 miles (+4,855)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 18,109 miles
- Test number
- 190045148082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 13,254 miles
- Test number
- 353592557097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 BDY
- Does L4 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BDY is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 BDY?
- The MOT on L4 BDY is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 BDY done?
- L4 BDY was recorded at 75,058 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 3,251 miles a year.
- Has L4 BDY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 BDY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 BDY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L4 BDY find?
- L4 BDY passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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