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Jaguar XJ

Turquoise · Petrol · 1995 · 3,239 cc

L4 HXJMOT history

L4 HXJ is a turquoise petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,843 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HXJ was last recorded at 148,843 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2024: 147,441 miles, lower than 147,847 miles on 2 Dec 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,441 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,402 miles
Average per year
1,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,843 miles
  • 2024 – 147,441 miles
  • 2023 – 146,507 miles
  • 2022 – 146,379 miles
  • 2021 – 145,871 miles
  • 2020 – 145,481 miles
  • 2019 – 144,938 miles
  • 2018 – 143,835 miles
  • 2017 – 143,289 miles
  • 2016 – 143,053 miles
  • 2015 – 142,500 miles
  • 2014 – 141,743 miles
  • 2013 – 141,098 miles
  • 2012 – 140,196 miles
  • 2011 – 138,929 miles
  • 2009 – 137,039 miles
  • 2008 – 135,060 miles
  • 2007 – 131,160 miles
  • 2006 – 126,572 miles
  • 2005 – 122,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,843 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,843 miles (+1,402)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,843 miles
    Test number
    241885091347
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass147,441 miles (-406)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,441 miles
    Test number
    316925112259
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail147,847 miles (+1,340)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,847 miles
    Test number
    451570761578
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,507 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,507 miles
    Test number
    758125693899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  5. Fail146,502 miles (+123)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,502 miles
    Test number
    939203956365
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  6. Pass146,379 miles (+508)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    146,379 miles
    Test number
    364339340892
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition both back boxes blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washers inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering column

  7. Pass145,871 miles (+390)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    145,871 miles
    Test number
    192128819232
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear exhuast boxes corroding
    • AdvisoryHandbrake outer cables corroding

  8. Pass145,481 miles (+543)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,481 miles
    Test number
    217219557205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (t) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe and mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,938 miles (+24)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,938 miles
    Test number
    321602211761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear 't' piece (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 't' piece (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbing inner edges
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  10. Fail144,914 miles (+1,079)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,914 miles
    Test number
    911448959213
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear 't' piece (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 't' piece (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbing inner edges
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  11. Pass143,835 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,835 miles
    Test number
    643689196653
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail143,826 miles (+537)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,826 miles
    Test number
    959564646956
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass143,289 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,289 miles
    Test number
    198942011434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box loose
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding

  14. Fail143,257 miles (+204)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,257 miles
    Test number
    663751329613
    • FailureNearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box loose
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding

  15. Pass143,053 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,053 miles
    Test number
    545351951057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass142,500 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,500 miles
    Test number
    117413105100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,743 miles (+645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,743 miles
    Test number
    346109394049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass141,098 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    141,098 miles
    Test number
    897946403125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,196 miles (+1,267)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,196 miles
    Test number
    178344172498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside sill not within prescribed area

  20. Pass138,929 miles (+1,890)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    138,929 miles
    Test number
    167816841077
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside front floor not within prescribed area

  21. Pass137,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    137,039 miles
    Test number
    430098729459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail137,039 miles (+1,979)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,039 miles
    Test number
    280348929337
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nearside front sill & floor

  23. Pass135,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    613666548397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail135,060 miles (+3,900)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    722336248353
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass131,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    131,160 miles
    Test number
    430434147402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Fail131,160 miles (+4,588)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,160 miles
    Test number
    454620647417
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass126,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    126,572 miles
    Test number
    644508346327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail126,572 miles (+3,662)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,572 miles
    Test number
    474378646430
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass122,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    122,910 miles
    Test number
    682522345300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 HXJ

Does L4 HXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HXJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 HXJ?
The MOT on L4 HXJ is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HXJ done?
L4 HXJ was recorded at 148,843 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,282 miles a year.
Has L4 HXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HXJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 HXJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 HXJ find?
L4 HXJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four front and rear, and 4 more.

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