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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,967 cc

L5 WBWMOT history

L5 WBW is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L5 WBW blue Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,145 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WBW was last recorded at 118,145 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,132 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,145 miles
  • 2023 – 118,132 miles
  • 2022 – 114,464 miles
  • 2021 – 111,891 miles
  • 2020 – 110,870 miles
  • 2019 – 108,555 miles
  • 2018 – 103,503 miles
  • 2017 – 97,167 miles
  • 2016 – 90,303 miles
  • 2015 – 83,140 miles
  • 2014 – 75,648 miles
  • 2013 – 68,190 miles
  • 2012 – 61,271 miles
  • 2011 – 52,675 miles
  • 2010 – 43,011 miles
  • 2009 – 33,613 miles
  • 2008 – 24,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,145 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,145 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,145 miles
    Test number
    641840212404
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass118,132 miles (+3,668)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,132 miles
    Test number
    457192512505
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly cut
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light on
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  3. Pass114,464 miles (+2,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,464 miles
    Test number
    240128120923
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,891 miles (+1,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,891 miles
    Test number
    250626902060
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,870 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,870 miles
    Test number
    121009142383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,555 miles
    Test number
    970511459559
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail108,555 miles (+11)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,555 miles
    Test number
    939957440000
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail108,544 miles (+5,041)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,544 miles
    Test number
    448674531062
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass103,503 miles (+57)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,503 miles
    Test number
    932205724035
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail103,446 miles (+6,279)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,446 miles
    Test number
    381674507834
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass97,167 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,167 miles
    Test number
    821612516804
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail97,167 miles (+6,864)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,167 miles
    Test number
    341073379168
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass90,303 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,303 miles
    Test number
    552682818629
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail90,303 miles (+7,163)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,303 miles
    Test number
    149571526213
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass83,140 miles (+7,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    944021102944
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass75,648 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    556704044335
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail75,648 miles (+7,458)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    489773344454
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass68,190 miles (+6,919)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,190 miles
    Test number
    965078533374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass61,271 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    488458442346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail61,271 miles (+8,596)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    298017142314
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass52,675 miles (+9,664)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    778279321372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,011 miles (+9,398)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,011 miles
    Test number
    440920930360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,613 miles
    Test number
    911100439314
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail33,613 miles (+8,694)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,613 miles
    Test number
    984210839358
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass24,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,919 miles
    Test number
    542016918303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 WBW

Does L5 WBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WBW is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 WBW?
The MOT on L5 WBW is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 WBW done?
L5 WBW was recorded at 118,145 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,273 miles a year.
Has L5 WBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WBW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on L5 WBW 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 WBW find?
L5 WBW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n.s & o.s; oil leak, but not excessive; sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear.

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