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Jaguar XJ

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,555 cc

L70 SKSMOT history

L70 SKS is a silver petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 158,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,123 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 SKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,555 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 SKS was last recorded at 158,123 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,215 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
5,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,123 miles
  • 2025 – 156,215 miles
  • 2024 – 154,729 miles
  • 2023 – 153,292 miles
  • 2022 – 152,065 miles
  • 2021 – 150,613 miles
  • 2020 – 149,323 miles
  • 2019 – 146,938 miles
  • 2018 – 146,032 miles
  • 2017 – 144,367 miles
  • 2016 – 142,897 miles
  • 2015 – 139,581 miles
  • 2014 – 137,912 miles
  • 2013 – 128,878 miles
  • 2011 – 117,856 miles
  • 2010 – 104,695 miles
  • 2009 – 90,756 miles
  • 2008 – 78,927 miles
  • 2007 – 67,208 miles
  • 2006 – 49,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,123 miles
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable itemsRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,123 miles (+1,908)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,123 miles
    Test number
    446501169084
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  2. Pass156,215 miles (+1,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,215 miles
    Test number
    861243288622
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  3. Pass154,729 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,729 miles
    Test number
    480436418480
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  4. Fail154,719 miles (+1,427)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,719 miles
    Test number
    672518626041
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES , front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  5. Pass153,292 miles (+1,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,292 miles
    Test number
    373097448425
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  6. Pass152,065 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,065 miles
    Test number
    348447418292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,613 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,613 miles
    Test number
    196790027692
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  8. Fail150,605 miles (+1,282)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,605 miles
    Test number
    886645171590
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  9. Pass149,323 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,323 miles
    Test number
    855015642790
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  10. Pass146,938 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    146,938 miles
    Test number
    529641001259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail146,925 miles (+893)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,925 miles
    Test number
    612596757806
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass146,032 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,032 miles
    Test number
    130552821102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,019 miles (+1,652)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,019 miles
    Test number
    768554516557
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass144,367 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    144,367 miles
    Test number
    324457148248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryAir suspension fault light on dash

  15. Fail144,345 miles (+1,448)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,345 miles
    Test number
    756048561134
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working missing (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryAir suspension fault light on dash

  16. Pass142,897 miles (+3,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    142,897 miles
    Test number
    178758621315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass139,581 miles (+13)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    139,581 miles
    Test number
    456497725027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail139,568 miles (+1,656)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,568 miles
    Test number
    655351725038
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass137,912 miles (+9,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    137,912 miles
    Test number
    838401124054
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass128,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    128,878 miles
    Test number
    287613173059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail128,878 miles (+11,022)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,878 miles
    Test number
    925972573083
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass117,856 miles (+13,161)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    117,856 miles
    Test number
    838760921372
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass104,695 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    104,695 miles
    Test number
    411971620429
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

  24. Fail104,695 miles (+13,939)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,695 miles
    Test number
    453231720429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

  25. Pass90,756 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    592517029347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail90,754 miles (+11,827)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,754 miles
    Test number
    793004629330
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass78,927 miles (+11,719)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,927 miles
    Test number
    242890438336
    • NoteAdvise front discs lipped
    • NoteAdvise rear discs getting corroded pads not contacting on the edge

  28. Pass67,208 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,208 miles
    Test number
    534347337380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail67,205 miles (+17,226)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,205 miles
    Test number
    751014637385
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass49,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,979 miles
    Test number
    331689046363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 SKS

Does L70 SKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 SKS is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 SKS?
The MOT on L70 SKS is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 SKS done?
L70 SKS was recorded at 158,123 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,673 miles a year.
Has L70 SKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 SKS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 SKS 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 SKS find?
L70 SKS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , lower arm front bushes have slight movement, and 2 more.

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