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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,967 cc

L70 RCWMOT history

L70 RCW is a silver petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 17 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
174,263 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 RCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 RCW was last recorded at 174,263 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,157 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
4,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,263 miles
  • 2024 – 173,137 miles
  • 2023 – 171,550 miles
  • 2022 – 169,808 miles
  • 2021 – 167,159 miles
  • 2020 – 164,670 miles
  • 2019 – 162,299 miles
  • 2018 – 156,200 miles
  • 2017 – 147,787 miles
  • 2016 – 141,507 miles
  • 2015 – 133,927 miles
  • 2014 – 125,961 miles
  • 2013 – 125,420 miles
  • 2012 – 116,965 miles
  • 2011 – 111,156 miles
  • 2010 – 107,202 miles
  • 2009 – 103,701 miles
  • 2008 – 99,312 miles
  • 2007 – 95,505 miles
  • 2006 – 90,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,263 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear shock absorber bodies corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,263 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    174,263 miles
    Test number
    218730035580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail174,157 miles (+1,020)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,157 miles
    Test number
    476549377457
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,137 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,137 miles
    Test number
    140323062825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,095 miles (+1,545)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,095 miles
    Test number
    678660059407
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass171,550 miles (+1,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,550 miles
    Test number
    520331006879
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass169,808 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,808 miles
    Test number
    572121005700
    • AdvisoryN/s rear top suspension arm bush gaitors cracking

  7. Fail169,681 miles (+2,522)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,681 miles
    Test number
    861808062692
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s + o/s rear top suspension arm bush gaitors detiriated
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  8. Pass167,159 miles (+136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,159 miles
    Test number
    968891971675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bodies corroded

  9. Fail167,023 miles (+2,353)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,023 miles
    Test number
    455891266211
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bodies corroded

  10. Pass164,670 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,670 miles
    Test number
    977654521176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,299 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,299 miles
    Test number
    480942112937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail162,267 miles (+6,067)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,267 miles
    Test number
    215670512012
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass156,200 miles (+8,413)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,200 miles
    Test number
    373168454193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass147,787 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,787 miles
    Test number
    474588478519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass141,507 miles (+7,580)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,507 miles
    Test number
    308108164874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,927 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    133,927 miles
    Test number
    557871215298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail133,790 miles (+7,829)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,790 miles
    Test number
    765464905246
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass125,961 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,961 miles
    Test number
    655718314262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,420 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    125,420 miles
    Test number
    316071223225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail125,404 miles (+8,439)4 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,404 miles
    Test number
    399732893184
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake not checked due to condition of brake pipe's
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteE.m.l light on

  21. Pass116,965 miles (+35)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    116,965 miles
    Test number
    656826862146
    • NoteAdvise column
    • NoteAdvise engine light on

  22. Fail116,930 miles (+5,774)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,930 miles
    Test number
    747543852166
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteAdvise column
    • NoteAdvise engine light on

  23. Pass111,156 miles (+26)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    111,156 miles
    Test number
    225710261437
    • NoteAdvise front disc,s

  24. Fail111,130 miles (+3,928)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,130 miles
    Test number
    245929551165
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise front disc,s

  25. Pass107,202 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    107,202 miles
    Test number
    191069450160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass103,701 miles (+4,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,701 miles
    Test number
    481486059128
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass99,312 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,312 miles
    Test number
    241705868498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass95,505 miles (+5,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    95,505 miles
    Test number
    581520667134
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass90,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    910866366137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail90,137 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    372281566167
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about L70 RCW

Does L70 RCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 RCW is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 RCW?
The MOT on L70 RCW is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 RCW done?
L70 RCW was recorded at 174,263 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,239 miles a year.
Has L70 RCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 RCW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 RCW 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 L70 RCW find?
L70 RCW passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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