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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,995 cc

L5 GKSMOT history

L5 GKS is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 18 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

L5 GKS blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,708 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GKS was last recorded at 86,708 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,708 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,708 miles
  • 2024 – 85,767 miles
  • 2023 – 85,242 miles
  • 2022 – 84,385 miles
  • 2021 – 82,661 miles
  • 2020 – 80,456 miles
  • 2019 – 78,339 miles
  • 2018 – 74,470 miles
  • 2017 – 71,637 miles
  • 2016 – 71,281 miles
  • 2015 – 70,608 miles
  • 2014 – 70,298 miles
  • 2013 – 69,608 miles
  • 2012 – 68,906 miles
  • 2011 – 64,142 miles
  • 2010 – 63,847 miles
  • 2009 – 58,069 miles
  • 2008 – 54,682 miles
  • 2006 – 46,319 miles
  • 2005 – 46,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,708 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,708 miles
    Test number
    502388884613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,708 miles (+941)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,708 miles
    Test number
    386446522994
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass85,767 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    85,767 miles
    Test number
    544847599580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,242 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,242 miles
    Test number
    671022413725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,385 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,385 miles
    Test number
    572606140614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,661 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,661 miles
    Test number
    481217226421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,456 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    425890771900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,339 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,339 miles
    Test number
    971915265188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,470 miles (+2,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    128853150726
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,637 miles
    Test number
    237493439244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,637 miles (+356)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,637 miles
    Test number
    277029968505
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion surface rust round whole body (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyres all have slight cuts in them, but not deep enought to reach cords

  12. Pass71,281 miles (+673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,281 miles
    Test number
    532951489356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail

  13. Pass70,608 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    369352303693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail70,606 miles (+308)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,606 miles
    Test number
    364554820016
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,298 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,298 miles
    Test number
    447484924475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,293 miles (+685)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    936182024344
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass69,608 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,608 miles
    Test number
    599249833350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,906 miles (+4,764)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    729963332343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN/s/f headlight has slight water ingress
    • NoteO/s/f floor pan showing signs of corrosion

  19. Pass64,142 miles (+295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    795467441306
    • NoteFloor under drivers seat showing signs of corrosion

  20. Pass63,847 miles (+3,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,847 miles
    Test number
    432293760259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass60,024 miles (+1,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,024 miles
    Test number
    312467300013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass58,069 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,069 miles
    Test number
    323781219220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,682 miles (+8,363)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,682 miles
    Test number
    411006108249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,319 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,319 miles
    Test number
    973447746043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,280 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,280 miles
    Test number
    171513255376
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Questions about L5 GKS

Does L5 GKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GKS is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 GKS?
The MOT on L5 GKS is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GKS done?
L5 GKS was recorded at 86,708 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,021 miles a year.
Has L5 GKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GKS has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 GKS 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 L5 GKS find?
L5 GKS passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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