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Jaguar XJ

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,996 cc

L4 XJBMOT history

L4 XJB is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 19 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,853 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 XJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 XJB was last recorded at 82,853 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,848 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,853 miles
  • 2025 – 82,727 miles
  • 2024 – 82,669 miles
  • 2023 – 82,656 miles
  • 2021 – 82,646 miles
  • 2020 – 82,634 miles
  • 2019 – 82,619 miles
  • 2017 – 81,915 miles
  • 2016 – 79,136 miles
  • 2014 – 77,488 miles
  • 2013 – 72,739 miles
  • 2012 – 64,072 miles
  • 2011 – 62,173 miles
  • 2010 – 60,253 miles
  • 2009 – 58,229 miles
  • 2008 – 55,594 miles
  • 2007 – 53,805 miles
  • 2006 – 51,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,853 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,853 miles
    Test number
    223174965720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,848 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    529812844094
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,848 miles (+121)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,848 miles
    Test number
    447748342762
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,727 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    290159932644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,669 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,669 miles
    Test number
    684384559031
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass82,656 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,656 miles
    Test number
    896588439912
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass82,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,646 miles
    Test number
    114929468576
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail82,646 miles (+12)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,646 miles
    Test number
    337464404553
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass82,634 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,634 miles
    Test number
    872558924376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,633 miles (+14)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,633 miles
    Test number
    436304876021
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass82,619 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,619 miles
    Test number
    451442975407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,615 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    82,615 miles
    Test number
    202426978206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,915 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,915 miles
    Test number
    939056636427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,548 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,548 miles
    Test number
    936399078406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,136 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    688061846519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,488 miles
    Test number
    499903944355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,488 miles (+4,749)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,488 miles
    Test number
    459672944446
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass72,739 miles (+8,667)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,739 miles
    Test number
    649625413398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,072 miles (+1,899)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    376700422249
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing off on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/f lower joint

  20. Pass62,173 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,173 miles
    Test number
    107268221209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,253 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    314849600272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,229 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    782296519287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,594 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,594 miles
    Test number
    182227778118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,805 miles (+2,054)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,805 miles
    Test number
    372852817265
    • NoteCorrosion starting in n/s/f chassis,slight play in n/s/f hub bearing

  25. Pass51,751 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,751 miles
    Test number
    430373516268
    • NoteCorrosion starting in n/s/f chassis.

Questions about L4 XJB

Does L4 XJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 XJB is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 XJB?
The MOT on L4 XJB is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 XJB done?
L4 XJB was recorded at 82,853 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 1,581 miles a year.
Has L4 XJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 XJB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 XJB 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 XJB find?
L4 XJB passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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