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Jaguar XJ

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,196 cc

L55 SYDMOT history

L55 SYD is a black petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 23 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,338 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 SYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 SYD was last recorded at 117,338 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 2,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,395 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,943 miles
Average per year
3,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,338 miles
  • 2024 – 114,395 miles
  • 2023 – 113,556 miles
  • 2022 – 110,865 miles
  • 2021 – 110,080 miles
  • 2020 – 109,333 miles
  • 2019 – 108,302 miles
  • 2018 – 103,697 miles
  • 2017 – 100,438 miles
  • 2016 – 96,186 miles
  • 2015 – 92,025 miles
  • 2014 – 90,582 miles
  • 2013 – 88,853 miles
  • 2012 – 86,789 miles
  • 2011 – 84,009 miles
  • 2010 – 79,046 miles
  • 2009 – 74,667 miles
  • 2008 – 66,098 miles
  • 2007 – 49,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,338 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,338 miles (+2,943)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,338 miles
    Test number
    784827299657
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,395 miles (+839)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,395 miles
    Test number
    529780885895
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torsion bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,556 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,556 miles
    Test number
    487504423643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,865 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    410407656427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,080 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,080 miles
    Test number
    331047904373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,333 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,333 miles
    Test number
    907772441528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,302 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,302 miles
    Test number
    526123925218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,697 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,697 miles
    Test number
    494848650640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,438 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,438 miles
    Test number
    685689280710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,186 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,186 miles
    Test number
    126537633121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,025 miles (+1,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,025 miles
    Test number
    648355392667
    • AdvisoryTyres x4 cracked on edge of tread & slightly worn on inner edges.

  12. Pass90,582 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,582 miles
    Test number
    629502174226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,853 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,853 miles
    Test number
    157969843181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,789 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    316409642126
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass86,789 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    858749742167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,009 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,009 miles
    Test number
    226311651119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,046 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,046 miles
    Test number
    822952350107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCovers fitted preventing full inspection

  18. Fail79,046 miles (+4,379)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,046 miles
    Test number
    911492150187
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCovers fitted preventing full inspection

  19. Pass74,667 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    483450419383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,098 miles (+16,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,098 miles
    Test number
    834534238341
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass49,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,919 miles
    Test number
    433777607213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 SYD

Does L55 SYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SYD is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 SYD?
The MOT on L55 SYD is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 SYD done?
L55 SYD was recorded at 117,338 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 3,671 miles a year.
Has L55 SYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 SYD has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2012.
Has the mileage on L55 SYD 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 L55 SYD find?
L55 SYD passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside oil leak, but not excessive diff seal.

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