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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,980 cc

L51 RFLMOT history

L51 RFL is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 17 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
118,215 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 RFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
17 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 RFL was last recorded at 118,215 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,204 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,215 miles
  • 2022 – 117,732 miles
  • 2021 – 116,518 miles
  • 2020 – 116,309 miles
  • 2019 – 115,672 miles
  • 2018 – 115,168 miles
  • 2017 – 114,206 miles
  • 2016 – 111,812 miles
  • 2015 – 110,278 miles
  • 2014 – 110,173 miles
  • 2013 – 109,295 miles
  • 2012 – 108,914 miles
  • 2011 – 108,243 miles
  • 2010 – 107,627 miles
  • 2009 – 105,239 miles
  • 2008 – 103,586 miles
  • 2007 – 101,373 miles
  • 2006 – 100,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,215 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,215 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,215 miles
    Test number
    236543852336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,204 miles (+472)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,204 miles
    Test number
    103264748766
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,732 miles (+1,214)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,732 miles
    Test number
    730195622700
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,518 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,518 miles
    Test number
    222628506595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,309 miles (+637)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,309 miles
    Test number
    896480597266
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass115,672 miles (+504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    115,672 miles
    Test number
    789389026112
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various slight corrosion and some greased. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass115,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,168 miles
    Test number
    589780397534
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Fail115,168 miles (+962)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,168 miles
    Test number
    604622007971
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass114,206 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,206 miles
    Test number
    468408513924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,187 miles (+2,375)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    276944198776
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

  11. Pass111,812 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,812 miles
    Test number
    635516941738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,797 miles (+1,519)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,797 miles
    Test number
    181563423274
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass110,278 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,278 miles
    Test number
    688797595172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres age cracking
    • NoteVehicle very rusty in places

  14. Fail110,271 miles (+98)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,271 miles
    Test number
    598389285191
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres age cracking
    • NoteVehicle very rusty in places

  15. Pass110,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,173 miles
    Test number
    466067974047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,173 miles (+878)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,173 miles
    Test number
    916400474032
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Fail109,295 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,295 miles
    Test number
    296287583059
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass109,295 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,295 miles
    Test number
    635207683048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,914 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,914 miles
    Test number
    116280272001
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass108,914 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,914 miles
    Test number
    226200972019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,243 miles
    Test number
    597664931022
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Fail108,243 miles (+616)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,243 miles
    Test number
    648914731085
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass107,627 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,627 miles
    Test number
    762158740000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,239 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    105,239 miles
    Test number
    151522069074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass103,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    471150268031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail103,586 miles (+2,213)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,586 miles
    Test number
    112469458464
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass101,373 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    101,373 miles
    Test number
    990055757069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass100,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,067 miles
    Test number
    273054546071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L51 RFL

Does L51 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L51 RFL expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L51 RFL?
The MOT on L51 RFL expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L51 RFL done?
L51 RFL was recorded at 118,215 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 1,027 miles a year.
Has L51 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 RFL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L51 RFL 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 L51 RFL find?
L51 RFL passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor; offside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor.

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