Jaguar XJ
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,980 cc
L52 BJUMOT history
L52 BJU is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 24 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,484 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 124,484 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 880 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L52 BJU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,980 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 24 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L52 BJU was last recorded at 124,484 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 124,318 miles · 9 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 166 miles
- Average per year
- 880 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 124,484 miles
- 2024 – 124,318 miles
- 2022 – 123,864 miles
- 2021 – 122,721 miles
- 2020 – 120,440 miles
- 2019 – 120,190 miles
- 2018 – 120,078 miles
- 2017 – 119,840 miles
- 2016 – 119,524 miles
- 2015 – 119,358 miles
- 2014 – 119,124 miles
- 2013 – 118,465 miles
- 2012 – 117,494 miles
- 2011 – 117,298 miles
- 2010 – 116,521 miles
- 2008 – 113,639 miles
- 2007 – 112,207 miles
- 2006 – 107,586 miles
- 2005 – 107,576 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,484 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront front chasses covered in sealent
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear rear chassie covering in sealent
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.
Front and rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear fuel pipes corroded but not to excess
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Fuel pipes corroded but not to excess
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,484 miles (+166)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 124,484 miles
- Test number
- 534106115291
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront front chasses covered in sealent
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear rear chassie covering in sealent
Pass124,318 miles (+454)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 124,318 miles
- Test number
- 221055909463
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,864 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 123,864 miles
- Test number
- 170263297487
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail123,863 miles (+1,142)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,863 miles
- Test number
- 249771704867
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass122,721 miles (+2,281)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 122,721 miles
- Test number
- 533286433241
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,440 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 120,440 miles
- Test number
- 144357473099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,190 miles (+14)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 120,190 miles
- Test number
- 790040816311
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll brake ferrules corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded but not to excess
Fail120,176 miles (+98)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,176 miles
- Test number
- 336587388520
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll brake ferrules corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded but not to excess
Pass120,078 miles (+238)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 120,078 miles
- Test number
- 705613698647
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension very corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded but not to excess
Pass119,840 miles (+316)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 119,840 miles
- Test number
- 177999814713
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded but not to excess
Pass119,524 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 119,524 miles
- Test number
- 608240094014
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded but not to excess
Fail119,512 miles (+154)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,512 miles
- Test number
- 279168628913
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded but not to excess
Pass119,358 miles (+234)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 119,358 miles
- Test number
- 196316405430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,124 miles (+659)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 119,124 miles
- Test number
- 295407104073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,465 miles (+971)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 118,465 miles
- Test number
- 107237603407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,494 miles (+196)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 117,494 miles
- Test number
- 126816402075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,298 miles (+777)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 117,298 miles
- Test number
- 195816201054
- 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)
Pass116,521 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 116,521 miles
- Test number
- 424619100083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail116,515 miles (+2,876)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,515 miles
- Test number
- 604187200024
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,639 miles (+1,432)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 113,639 miles
- Test number
- 824825958368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,207 miles (+2,077)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 112,207 miles
- Test number
- 772143057365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 110,130 miles
- Test number
- 461819807079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,124 miles (+2,538)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,124 miles
- Test number
- 991259907067
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,586 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 107,586 miles
- Test number
- 570363506009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,576 miles2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,576 miles
- Test number
- 542554465389
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about L52 BJU
- Does L52 BJU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L52 BJU expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L52 BJU?
- The MOT on L52 BJU expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L52 BJU done?
- L52 BJU was recorded at 124,484 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 880 miles a year.
- Has L52 BJU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L52 BJU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on L52 BJU 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 L52 BJU find?
- L52 BJU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front front chasses covered in sealent; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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