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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,967 cc

L5 XAMMOT history

L5 XAM is a grey petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 29 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
95,921 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XAM was last recorded at 95,921 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,606 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,315 miles
Average per year
4,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,921 miles
  • 2025 – 94,606 miles
  • 2023 – 92,671 miles
  • 2022 – 91,059 miles
  • 2021 – 88,583 miles
  • 2020 – 87,441 miles
  • 2019 – 84,867 miles
  • 2018 – 80,170 miles
  • 2017 – 72,160 miles
  • 2016 – 63,179 miles
  • 2015 – 52,086 miles
  • 2014 – 42,400 miles
  • 2013 – 35,573 miles
  • 2012 – 33,227 miles
  • 2011 – 31,284 miles
  • 2010 – 27,995 miles
  • 2009 – 24,868 miles
  • 2008 – 21,039 miles
  • 2007 – 16,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,921 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,921 miles (+1,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    95,921 miles
    Test number
    749460317179
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,606 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,606 miles
    Test number
    969761639138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,671 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,671 miles
    Test number
    943341681579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    655902332207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,059 miles (+2,476)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    909533778483
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

  6. Pass88,583 miles (+1,142)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,583 miles
    Test number
    856362527097
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass87,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,441 miles
    Test number
    702215222423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail87,441 miles (+2,574)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,441 miles
    Test number
    218440093889
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,867 miles (+4,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,867 miles
    Test number
    406448002341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,170 miles (+8,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,170 miles
    Test number
    802384235782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass72,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    934133712663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail72,160 miles (+8,981)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    357240610189
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass63,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,179 miles
    Test number
    573619892769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,179 miles (+11,093)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,179 miles
    Test number
    599621925477
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass52,086 miles (+9,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,086 miles
    Test number
    557821145156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass42,400 miles (+6,827)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,400 miles
    Test number
    436251844102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,573 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    435708223196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,227 miles
    Test number
    145831732181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,224 miles (+1,940)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,224 miles
    Test number
    495231032115
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass31,284 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,284 miles
    Test number
    518162631131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,995 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,995 miles
    Test number
    681239030176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,868 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,868 miles
    Test number
    660398749161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,039 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,039 miles
    Test number
    823308848152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,937 miles
    Test number
    254644437487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 XAM

Does L5 XAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XAM is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 XAM?
The MOT on L5 XAM is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 XAM done?
L5 XAM was recorded at 95,921 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 4,064 miles a year.
Has L5 XAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XAM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 XAM 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 XAM find?
L5 XAM passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal.; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm front bush., and 2 more.

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