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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,995 cc

L5 XKBMOT history

L5 XKB is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
116,045 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XKB was last recorded at 116,045 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 1,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,934 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,111 miles
Average per year
3,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,045 miles
  • 2024 – 114,934 miles
  • 2023 – 113,561 miles
  • 2022 – 112,928 miles
  • 2021 – 111,933 miles
  • 2020 – 110,040 miles
  • 2018 – 109,579 miles
  • 2017 – 103,633 miles
  • 2016 – 102,959 miles
  • 2015 – 100,837 miles
  • 2014 – 98,746 miles
  • 2013 – 95,983 miles
  • 2012 – 91,188 miles
  • 2011 – 85,965 miles
  • 2010 – 78,467 miles
  • 2009 – 70,990 miles
  • 2008 – 61,820 miles
  • 2007 – 58,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,045 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,045 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,045 miles
    Test number
    926443577898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,934 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,934 miles
    Test number
    279471723514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,561 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,561 miles
    Test number
    129643336575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,928 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,928 miles
    Test number
    138404506726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,933 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,933 miles
    Test number
    791822733860
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail111,933 miles (+1,893)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,933 miles
    Test number
    826294447091
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,040 miles (+461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,040 miles
    Test number
    767443529632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass109,579 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,579 miles
    Test number
    140582215051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,576 miles (+5,943)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,576 miles
    Test number
    795503366888
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,633 miles (+674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,633 miles
    Test number
    327600523101
    • AdvisorySlight play to off side front wheel bearing

  11. Pass102,959 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,959 miles
    Test number
    399021912734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,837 miles (+2,091)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,837 miles
    Test number
    735320675147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass98,746 miles (+2,763)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,746 miles
    Test number
    649596474198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass95,983 miles (+4,795)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    258963463107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  15. Pass91,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,188 miles
    Test number
    888361882107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,178 miles (+5,213)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,178 miles
    Test number
    249781282478
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass85,965 miles (+7,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,965 miles
    Test number
    828602671192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass78,467 miles (+7,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,467 miles
    Test number
    314720370173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,990 miles (+9,170)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,990 miles
    Test number
    982197669164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,820 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,820 miles
    Test number
    280327158439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,805 miles (+3,203)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,805 miles
    Test number
    192055758134
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  22. Pass58,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,602 miles
    Test number
    952965457103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 XKB

Does L5 XKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 XKB expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 XKB?
The MOT on L5 XKB expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 XKB done?
L5 XKB was recorded at 116,045 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,127 miles a year.
Has L5 XKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XKB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 XKB 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 XKB find?
L5 XKB passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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