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Jaguar X-Type

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,967 cc

LA51 VYGMOT history

LA51 VYG is a silver petrol Jaguar X-Type first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LA51 VYG silver Jaguar X-Type – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar X-Type, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2026
Mileage
141,919 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VYG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
X-Type
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 VYG was last recorded at 141,919 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,265 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,654 miles
Average per year
3,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,919 miles
  • 2025 – 140,265 miles
  • 2024 – 137,984 miles
  • 2023 – 135,374 miles
  • 2022 – 135,363 miles
  • 2021 – 133,543 miles
  • 2020 – 131,341 miles
  • 2019 – 128,768 miles
  • 2018 – 125,065 miles
  • 2017 – 120,055 miles
  • 2016 – 116,029 miles
  • 2015 – 112,385 miles
  • 2014 – 110,708 miles
  • 2013 – 108,662 miles
  • 2012 – 105,788 miles
  • 2011 – 102,843 miles
  • 2010 – 100,529 miles
  • 2009 – 96,943 miles
  • 2008 – 94,309 miles
  • 2007 – 87,961 miles
  • 2005 – 73,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,919 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousUNDERSIDE SEVERELY CORRODED
  • MajorCentral Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed LAMBDA OUT OF PERAMETERS (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Inner Brake disc contaminated CORRODED X2 (1.1.14 (b))
  • MajorInner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS/OS SILLS SEVERELY CORRODED FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sill covers fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,919 miles (+1,654)3 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,919 miles
    Test number
    750233427283
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUNDERSIDE SEVERELY CORRODED
    • MajorCentral Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed LAMBDA OUT OF PERAMETERS (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc contaminated CORRODED X2 (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorInner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NS/OS SILLS SEVERELY CORRODED FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,265 miles (+2,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,265 miles
    Test number
    770104295386
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

  3. Pass137,984 miles (+2,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,984 miles
    Test number
    345520587245
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME

  4. Pass135,374 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,374 miles
    Test number
    451583993045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,363 miles (+1,820)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,363 miles
    Test number
    467475673162
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION

  6. Pass133,543 miles (+2,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,543 miles
    Test number
    281018078333
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION TO INNER SILLS

  7. Pass131,341 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,341 miles
    Test number
    233701050034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,768 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,768 miles
    Test number
    927448803939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily waxoyl'd

  9. Fail128,766 miles (+3,701)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,766 miles
    Test number
    281519888419
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily waxoyl'd

  10. Pass125,065 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,065 miles
    Test number
    824575254813
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  11. Fail125,051 miles (+4,996)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,051 miles
    Test number
    373754861235
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  12. Pass120,055 miles (+65)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,055 miles
    Test number
    378573935712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail119,990 miles (+3,961)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,990 miles
    Test number
    814955022396
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass116,029 miles (+3,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,029 miles
    Test number
    524288558537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass112,385 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,385 miles
    Test number
    279866215239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail112,384 miles (+1,676)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,384 miles
    Test number
    315075315444
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass110,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,708 miles
    Test number
    787192994000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,708 miles (+2,046)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,708 miles
    Test number
    485542494089
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass108,662 miles (+2,874)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    108,662 miles
    Test number
    576431723192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

  20. Pass105,788 miles (+2,945)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,788 miles
    Test number
    145598522023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass102,843 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    102,843 miles
    Test number
    176342821028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,529 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    100,529 miles
    Test number
    921099510088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,943 miles (+2,634)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,943 miles
    Test number
    374177329023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine man.light on.
    • NoteOffside rear anti-roll bar link very close to coil spring.

  24. Pass94,309 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    301819618090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,961 miles (+14,685)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    87,961 miles
    Test number
    601427427092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    744650955351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    574657745330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail73,276 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    453367645409
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LA51 VYG

Does LA51 VYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VYG expired on 15 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VYG?
The MOT on LA51 VYG expired on 15 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VYG done?
LA51 VYG was recorded at 141,919 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,414 miles a year.
Has LA51 VYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VYG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 VYG 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 VYG find?
LA51 VYG failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 dangerous defects and 10 major defects: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; underside severely corroded, and 10 more.

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