Jaguar XJ
Red · Petrol · 2004 · 4,196 cc
L4 ELTMOT history
L4 ELT is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 34,769 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 34,769 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,343 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 ELT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,196 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 ELT was last recorded at 34,769 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 33,258 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,511 miles
- Average per year
- 1,343 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 34,769 miles
- 2025 – 33,258 miles
- 2024 – 31,881 miles
- 2023 – 30,839 miles
- 2022 – 29,615 miles
- 2021 – 27,992 miles
- 2020 – 27,311 miles
- 2019 – 25,385 miles
- 2018 – 24,423 miles
- 2017 – 23,654 miles
- 2016 – 21,229 miles
- 2015 – 18,622 miles
- 2014 – 16,075 miles
- 2013 – 14,074 miles
- 2012 – 13,952 miles
- 2011 – 12,037 miles
- 2010 – 11,568 miles
- 2009 – 11,029 miles
- 2008 – 9,901 miles
- 2007 – 9,268 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass34,769 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass34,769 miles (+1,511)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 34,769 miles
- Test number
- 293601682818
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass33,258 miles (+1,377)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 33,258 miles
- Test number
- 327856548165
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass31,881 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 31,881 miles
- Test number
- 837033335058
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail31,878 miles (+1,039)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,878 miles
- Test number
- 473109384797
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass30,839 miles (+1,224)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 30,839 miles
- Test number
- 378117493494
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass29,615 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 29,615 miles
- Test number
- 348642489659
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail29,615 miles (+1,623)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,615 miles
- Test number
- 507614353392
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass27,992 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 27,992 miles
- Test number
- 185504838167
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail27,991 miles (+680)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,991 miles
- Test number
- 520308603902
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass27,311 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 27,311 miles
- Test number
- 732011109321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,311 miles (+1,926)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,311 miles
- Test number
- 916299393683
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass25,385 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 25,385 miles
- Test number
- 547710479765
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Fail25,385 miles (+962)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,385 miles
- Test number
- 894366585767
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Pass24,423 miles (+769)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 24,423 miles
- Test number
- 595779053574
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass23,654 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 23,654 miles
- Test number
- 171502980337
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail23,654 miles (+2,425)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,654 miles
- Test number
- 350571821055
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass21,229 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 21,229 miles
- Test number
- 540012288785
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail21,229 miles (+2,607)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,229 miles
- Test number
- 357362267434
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear upper and lower arm bearing boots split
Pass18,622 miles (+2,547)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 18,622 miles
- Test number
- 557120965547
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,075 miles (+2,001)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 16,075 miles
- Test number
- 186986864228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,074 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 14,074 miles
- Test number
- 699508763263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,952 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 13,952 miles
- Test number
- 399310772281
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail13,952 miles (+1,915)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,952 miles
- Test number
- 355299162228
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass12,037 miles (+469)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 12,037 miles
- Test number
- 487326361264
- NoteNearside rear antiroll bar link lower ball joint gaitor starting to split
Pass11,568 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 11,568 miles
- Test number
- 261690070223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,029 miles (+1,128)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 11,029 miles
- Test number
- 381907169437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,901 miles (+633)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 9,901 miles
- Test number
- 251550378291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 9,268 miles
- Test number
- 344071277483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 ELT
- Does L4 ELT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 ELT is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 ELT?
- The MOT on L4 ELT is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 ELT done?
- L4 ELT was recorded at 34,769 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,343 miles a year.
- Has L4 ELT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 ELT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L4 ELT 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 L4 ELT find?
- L4 ELT passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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