Jaguar XK8
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,980 cc
L5 SBRMOT history
L5 SBR is a silver petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 10 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,111 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 64,111 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,619 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 SBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XK8
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,980 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 10 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 SBR was last recorded at 64,111 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 63,913 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 198 miles
- Average per year
- 1,619 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 64,111 miles
- 2024 – 63,913 miles
- 2023 – 63,774 miles
- 2022 – 63,509 miles
- 2021 – 62,876 miles
- 2020 – 62,069 miles
- 2019 – 61,601 miles
- 2018 – 61,274 miles
- 2017 – 60,908 miles
- 2016 – 60,208 miles
- 2015 – 58,735 miles
- 2014 – 55,496 miles
- 2013 – 52,692 miles
- 2012 – 50,467 miles
- 2011 – 47,693 miles
- 2010 – 44,938 miles
- 2009 – 41,901 miles
- 2008 – 38,204 miles
- 2007 – 34,509 miles
- 2006 – 33,426 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,111 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear tyres 2010
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 64,111 miles
- Test number
- 936625692352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,111 miles (+198)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,111 miles
- Test number
- 206667653234
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass63,913 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 63,913 miles
- Test number
- 693107734442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,911 miles (+137)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,911 miles
- Test number
- 483245900430
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass63,774 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 63,774 miles
- Test number
- 147153181162
- AdvisoryRear tyres 2010
Fail63,773 miles (+264)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,773 miles
- Test number
- 145271164825
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryRear tyres 2010
Pass63,509 miles (+633)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 63,509 miles
- Test number
- 795910265707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,876 miles (+807)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 62,876 miles
- Test number
- 812999667454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,069 miles (+468)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 62,069 miles
- Test number
- 410361828377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,601 miles (+327)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 61,601 miles
- Test number
- 808931096952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,274 miles (+366)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 61,274 miles
- Test number
- 373265623780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,908 miles (+700)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 60,908 miles
- Test number
- 847823185848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,208 miles (+1,473)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 60,208 miles
- Test number
- 513098631293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,735 miles (+3,239)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 58,735 miles
- Test number
- 892521025701
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust system in rusty condition
- AdvisoryRear coil springs rusty
Pass55,496 miles (+2,804)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 55,496 miles
- Test number
- 788819214398
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass52,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 52,692 miles
- Test number
- 445730313440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,674 miles (+2,207)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,674 miles
- Test number
- 306440913349
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass50,467 miles (+19)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 50,467 miles
- Test number
- 275056922303
- Note003 rear parking brake your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- NoteOffside front wiper blade split
Fail50,448 miles (+2,755)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,448 miles
- Test number
- 988989812303
- FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside front wiper blade split
Pass47,693 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 47,693 miles
- Test number
- 306523821321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,693 miles (+2,755)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,693 miles
- Test number
- 825031821327
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass44,938 miles (+3,037)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 44,938 miles
- Test number
- 742246910302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,901 miles (+3,697)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 41,901 miles
- Test number
- 442967019439
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCorrosion to offside front floor pan
Pass38,204 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 38,204 miles
- Test number
- 874138218356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail38,202 miles (+3,693)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,202 miles
- Test number
- 554725018377
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,509 miles (+1,083)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 34,509 miles
- Test number
- 310800827371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,426 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 33,426 miles
- Test number
- 532354856391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 SBR
- Does L5 SBR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SBR is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L5 SBR?
- The MOT on L5 SBR is valid until 4 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 SBR done?
- L5 SBR was recorded at 64,111 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,619 miles a year.
- Has L5 SBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 SBR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 SBR 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 SBR find?
- L5 SBR passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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