Jaguar XJ
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 3,248 cc
LA51 VXWMOT history
LA51 VXW is a grey petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,194 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 89,194 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,461 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 VXW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- XJ
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 VXW was last recorded at 89,194 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 89,194 miles · 21 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,461 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,194 miles
- 2024 – 88,947 miles
- 2023 – 87,598 miles
- 2022 – 85,694 miles
- 2021 – 84,029 miles
- 2020 – 80,920 miles
- 2019 – 80,036 miles
- 2018 – 80,033 miles
- 2017 – 78,814 miles
- 2016 – 76,967 miles
- 2015 – 74,977 miles
- 2014 – 72,819 miles
- 2013 – 70,683 miles
- 2012 – 67,885 miles
- 2011 – 65,199 miles
- 2010 – 62,922 miles
- 2009 – 60,480 miles
- 2008 – 58,983 miles
- 2007 – 56,725 miles
- 2006 – 51,064 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,194 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,194 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 89,194 miles
- Test number
- 512014063620
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail89,194 miles (+247)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,194 miles
- Test number
- 932975671179
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass88,947 miles (+1,349)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 88,947 miles
- Test number
- 127110410296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass87,598 miles (+1,904)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 87,598 miles
- Test number
- 359765268797
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous welding repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass85,694 miles (+107)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 85,694 miles
- Test number
- 144536844025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPrevious welding repairs carried out on prescribed areas and covered in underseal
Fail85,587 miles (+1,558)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,587 miles
- Test number
- 256537871228
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPrevious repairs done on prescribed areas covered in under sill
Pass84,029 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 84,029 miles
- Test number
- 706972673043
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail84,027 miles (+3,107)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,027 miles
- Test number
- 386749014921
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass80,920 miles (+884)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 80,920 miles
- Test number
- 872822440696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass80,036 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 80,036 miles
- Test number
- 427443760241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,033 miles (+1,219)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,033 miles
- Test number
- 776342197970
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,814 miles (+1,847)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 78,814 miles
- Test number
- 756380726505
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracked and perished
Pass76,967 miles (+1,990)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 76,967 miles
- Test number
- 421057968411
- AdvisoryCheck engine light on
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisorySuspect rear brake pads low
Pass74,977 miles (+2,158)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 74,977 miles
- Test number
- 496423285195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,819 miles
- Test number
- 996965784148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,819 miles (+2,136)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,819 miles
- Test number
- 375244684159
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
Pass70,683 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 70,683 miles
- Test number
- 266830793497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail70,683 miles (+2,798)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,683 miles
- Test number
- 846608973124
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,885 miles (+2,686)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 67,885 miles
- Test number
- 779298782126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,199 miles (+2,277)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 65,199 miles
- Test number
- 829991881155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,922 miles (+2,442)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 62,922 miles
- Test number
- 290552780417
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,480 miles (+1,497)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 60,480 miles
- Test number
- 364970199123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,983 miles (+2,258)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 58,983 miles
- Test number
- 223660028256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,725 miles (+5,661)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 56,725 miles
- Test number
- 200795527210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,064 miles (+11,193)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 51,064 miles
- Test number
- 524839546361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 39,871 miles
- Test number
- 473951216033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 VXW
- Does LA51 VXW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 VXW is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 VXW?
- The MOT on LA51 VXW 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 LA51 VXW done?
- LA51 VXW was recorded at 89,194 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,461 miles a year.
- Has LA51 VXW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 VXW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA51 VXW 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 LA51 VXW find?
- LA51 VXW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened.
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