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Jaguar XJS

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 3,980 cc

L71 EJMMOT history

L71 EJM is a grey petrol Jaguar XJS first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,316 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJS
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 EJM was last recorded at 107,316 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,406 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,910 miles
Average per year
661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,316 miles
  • 2025 – 104,406 miles
  • 2024 – 102,072 miles
  • 2023 – 101,863 miles
  • 2022 – 101,786 miles
  • 2020 – 101,422 miles
  • 2019 – 101,145 miles
  • 2017 – 100,865 miles
  • 2016 – 100,567 miles
  • 2015 – 99,899 miles
  • 2014 – 98,424 miles
  • 2013 – 97,847 miles
  • 2012 – 97,329 miles
  • 2011 – 97,316 miles
  • 2010 – 96,553 miles
  • 2009 – 94,957 miles
  • 2008 – 94,846 miles
  • 2007 – 94,195 miles
  • 2006 – 94,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,316 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Of (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • 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, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,316 miles (+2,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    995712376001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,406 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,406 miles
    Test number
    762535219914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,072 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,072 miles
    Test number
    263283550505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,863 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    101,863 miles
    Test number
    231029899555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,786 miles (+364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,786 miles
    Test number
    938790272298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,422 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,422 miles
    Test number
    934757597903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    966692598549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail101,145 miles (+280)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    192879208202
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    276625618373
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail100,865 miles (+298)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    737699511417
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Of (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Of (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass100,567 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    690560895635
    • AdvisoryFront Rebound rubbers corroded away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cables chafed through (3.5.1b)

  12. Fail100,567 miles (+668)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    981506103346
    • DangerousExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle mainly white smoke (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both sides rebound mountings corroded away
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables at rear worn through outer protective shield.

  13. Fail99,899 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    259422245173
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside front rebound bush unbonded
    • NoteSlight chassis corrosion offside rear

  14. Pass99,899 miles (+1,475)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    978272945106
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside front rebound bush unbonded
    • NoteSlight chassis corrosion offside rear

  15. Pass98,424 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,424 miles
    Test number
    588110304167
    • NoteInner wing panels covers fixings missing,
    • NoteSteering rack slight play at mountings to frame

  16. Fail98,424 miles (+577)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,424 miles
    Test number
    816779194028
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteInner wing panels covers fixings missing,
    • NoteSteering rack slight play at mountings to frame

  17. Pass97,847 miles (+518)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,847 miles
    Test number
    187195713170
    • NoteCoil springs corroding
    • NoteMajor engine oil leak
    • NoteSome play in front suspension
    • NoteSurface corrosion to floor pans and inner sills
    • NoteTyres close to legal limit

  18. Pass97,329 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,329 miles
    Test number
    337112402407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFloor area repaired

  19. Pass97,316 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,316 miles
    Test number
    395278801430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCorrosion offside front bulk head
    • NoteUnderbody repairs by welding

  20. Fail97,316 miles (+763)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,316 miles
    Test number
    959527801280
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion offside front bulk head
    • NoteUnderbody repairs by welding

  21. Pass96,553 miles (+1,596)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,553 miles
    Test number
    684118140120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront top shocker bushes wearing.
    • NoteOffside and Nearside floor pans starting to corrode.

  22. Pass94,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    94,957 miles
    Test number
    110538439150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,957 miles (+111)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,957 miles
    Test number
    212978039407
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass94,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,846 miles
    Test number
    700668968145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail94,846 miles (+651)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,846 miles
    Test number
    863793468149
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear bumper loose.

  26. Pass94,195 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    94,195 miles
    Test number
    362093767144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass94,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    94,192 miles
    Test number
    290833866193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail94,192 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,192 miles
    Test number
    383330466152
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Questions about L71 EJM

Does L71 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 EJM is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L71 EJM?
The MOT on L71 EJM is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L71 EJM done?
L71 EJM was recorded at 107,316 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 661 miles a year.
Has L71 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 EJM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L71 EJM 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 L71 EJM find?
L71 EJM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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