Jaguar XJ
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,555 cc
L8 XAMMOT history
L8 XAM is a grey petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,523 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 89,523 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,564 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 XAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,555 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 XAM was last recorded at 89,523 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,438 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,085 miles
- Average per year
- 4,564 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,523 miles
- 2025 – 86,438 miles
- 2024 – 83,241 miles
- 2023 – 80,163 miles
- 2022 – 77,294 miles
- 2021 – 73,252 miles
- 2020 – 69,224 miles
- 2019 – 68,986 miles
- 2018 – 66,400 miles
- 2017 – 64,070 miles
- 2016 – 60,944 miles
- 2015 – 59,833 miles
- 2014 – 50,238 miles
- 2012 – 30,792 miles
- 2011 – 20,518 miles
- 2010 – 12,135 miles
- 2009 – 10,230 miles
- 2008 – 8,185 miles
- 2007 – 6,003 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,523 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes going from the front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded x2
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,523 miles (+3,085)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 89,523 miles
- Test number
- 489365711073
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes going from the front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded x2
Pass86,438 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 86,438 miles
- Test number
- 978164100468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail86,438 miles (+3,197)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,438 miles
- Test number
- 197448850936
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel poor effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,241 miles (+3,078)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 83,241 miles
- Test number
- 843190187489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,163 miles (+2,869)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 80,163 miles
- Test number
- 177195859859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,294 miles (+4,042)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 77,294 miles
- Test number
- 466553855704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,252 miles (+4,028)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,252 miles
- Test number
- 731973906656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,224 miles (+238)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 69,224 miles
- Test number
- 578941446042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,986 miles (+2,586)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 68,986 miles
- Test number
- 938629206742
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush air suspension lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush air suspension lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded
Pass66,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 66,400 miles
- Test number
- 259920886243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,400 miles (+2,330)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,400 miles
- Test number
- 372295372066
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass64,070 miles (+3,126)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 64,070 miles
- Test number
- 208726401763
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to fully access (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to fully access (3.6.B.2c)
Pass60,944 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,944 miles
- Test number
- 545220145660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,944 miles (+1,111)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,944 miles
- Test number
- 673266700104
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass59,833 miles (+9,595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 59,833 miles
- Test number
- 609663355102
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass50,238 miles (+19,446)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 50,238 miles
- Test number
- 906964554147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,792 miles (+10,274)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 30,792 miles
- Test number
- 797492092261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass20,518 miles (+8,383)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 20,518 miles
- Test number
- 319586081443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,135 miles (+1,905)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 12,135 miles
- Test number
- 261602690213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,230 miles (+2,045)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 10,230 miles
- Test number
- 780068919334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,185 miles (+2,182)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 8,185 miles
- Test number
- 153597118390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,003 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 6,003 miles
- Test number
- 524888617364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 XAM
- Does L8 XAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 XAM is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 XAM?
- The MOT on L8 XAM is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 XAM done?
- L8 XAM was recorded at 89,523 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
- Has L8 XAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 XAM has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 XAM 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 L8 XAM find?
- L8 XAM passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes going from the front to back; rear subframe corroded; fuel tank straps corroded x2.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.