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Jaguar XJ

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 3,239 cc

L78 EJMMOT history

L78 EJM is a green petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 11 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
141,782 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
11 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 EJM was last recorded at 141,782 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 2,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,329 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,453 miles
Average per year
3,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,782 miles
  • 2025 – 139,329 miles
  • 2024 – 138,583 miles
  • 2023 – 137,973 miles
  • 2022 – 137,346 miles
  • 2021 – 136,391 miles
  • 2020 – 135,032 miles
  • 2019 – 133,236 miles
  • 2018 – 130,282 miles
  • 2017 – 127,255 miles
  • 2016 – 123,300 miles
  • 2015 – 121,032 miles
  • 2014 – 118,450 miles
  • 2013 – 113,209 miles
  • 2012 – 107,269 miles
  • 2011 – 103,473 miles
  • 2006 – 79,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,782 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,782 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    141,782 miles
    Test number
    772815636667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,329 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,329 miles
    Test number
    471358269041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,583 miles (+610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,583 miles
    Test number
    996504356098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass137,973 miles (+627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,973 miles
    Test number
    167721868198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass137,346 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,346 miles
    Test number
    903351497708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,391 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,391 miles
    Test number
    582863626705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,032 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,032 miles
    Test number
    834313481786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,236 miles (+2,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    133,236 miles
    Test number
    139933239640
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle cover missing but buckle still operates as intended. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass130,282 miles (+3,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,282 miles
    Test number
    315211518243
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

  10. Pass127,255 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,255 miles
    Test number
    947582190069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,300 miles (+2,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,300 miles
    Test number
    921464281469
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass121,032 miles (+2,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,032 miles
    Test number
    408117475162
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass118,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    118,450 miles
    Test number
    199780874162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,450 miles (+5,241)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,450 miles
    Test number
    209930274198
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass113,209 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    113,209 miles
    Test number
    705796873116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,269 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,269 miles
    Test number
    186682682126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,255 miles (+3,782)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,255 miles
    Test number
    496506062167
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak on rear diff

  18. Pass103,473 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,473 miles
    Test number
    409858761169
    • NoteOsf fog lamp bulb holder insceure

  19. Fail103,473 miles (+23,903)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,473 miles
    Test number
    467728761156
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteOsf fog lamp bulb holder insceure

  20. Pass79,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,570 miles
    Test number
    963718696177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L78 EJM

Does L78 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 EJM is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L78 EJM?
The MOT on L78 EJM is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L78 EJM done?
L78 EJM was recorded at 141,782 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,088 miles a year.
Has L78 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 EJM has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on L78 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 L78 EJM find?
L78 EJM passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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