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Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,967 cc

L5 XSVMOT history

L5 XSV is a black petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2017 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 47,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2017
Mileage
47,987 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2017
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L5 XSV was last recorded at 47,987 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 2,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,553 miles · 30 Sept 2016
Between the last two tests
2,434 miles
Average per year
1,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,987 miles
  • 2016 – 45,553 miles
  • 2015 – 39,260 miles
  • 2014 – 37,419 miles
  • 2013 – 34,605 miles
  • 2012 – 28,828 miles
  • 2011 – 27,314 miles
  • 2010 – 26,898 miles
  • 2009 – 25,455 miles
  • 2008 – 23,923 miles
  • 2007 – 22,960 miles
  • 2006 – 22,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail47,987 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper fixing (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear rear view mirror obscured by loose head lining (3.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brake disc contaminated both sides badly corroded (1.1.14 (b))
  • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Cooling system leak - expansion bottle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront tyres made in 2016
  • AdvisoryGearbox sump corroded - not leaking
  • AdvisoryOil cooler inlet/outlet pipes badly corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear tyres made in 2004!

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail47,987 miles (+2,434)1 dangerous15 major1 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,987 miles
    Test number
    488561516730
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper fixing (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear rear view mirror obscured by loose head lining (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc contaminated both sides badly corroded (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Cooling system leak - expansion bottle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres made in 2016
    • AdvisoryGearbox sump corroded - not leaking
    • AdvisoryOil cooler inlet/outlet pipes badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres made in 2004!

  2. Pass45,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,553 miles
    Test number
    241383817542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  3. Fail45,553 miles (+6,293)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,553 miles
    Test number
    559445676175
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high UNABLE TO ADJUST (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  4. Pass39,260 miles (+1,841)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    39,260 miles
    Test number
    337384035466
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER WEARING SMOOTH NEARSIDE DOWN TO 3MM ALL TYRES 11 YEARS OLD

  5. Pass37,419 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,419 miles
    Test number
    338068634449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,605 miles (+5,777)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,605 miles
    Test number
    955645333212
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear brake pipes
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

  7. Pass28,828 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,828 miles
    Test number
    369076922213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,314 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,314 miles
    Test number
    247704791498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,898 miles (+1,443)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,898 miles
    Test number
    143239500203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear bumper bar corroded

  10. Pass25,455 miles (+1,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,455 miles
    Test number
    691897119258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  11. Pass23,923 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,923 miles
    Test number
    600564528286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,960 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,960 miles
    Test number
    391518217216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,808 miles
    Test number
    872800626216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 XSV

Does L5 XSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 XSV expired on 29 Sept 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 XSV?
The MOT on L5 XSV expired on 29 Sept 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 XSV done?
L5 XSV was recorded at 47,987 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 1,312 miles a year.
Has L5 XSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XSV has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 XSV 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 XSV find?
L5 XSV failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 15 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test and 14 advisories: offside front brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper fixing; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 28 more.

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