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Jaguar X-Type

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LB08 VJEMOT history

LB08 VJE is a grey diesel Jaguar X-Type first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,450 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
X-Type
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VJE was last recorded at 151,450 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2014: 90,561 miles, lower than 858,819 miles on 31 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,450 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,450 miles
  • 2024 – 141,996 miles
  • 2023 – 134,201 miles
  • 2022 – 128,437 miles
  • 2021 – 124,386 miles
  • 2020 – 121,482 miles
  • 2019 – 115,716 miles
  • 2018 – 109,901 miles
  • 2017 – 100,757 miles
  • 2016 – 93,095 miles
  • 2014 – 90,561 miles
  • 2013 – 858,819 miles
  • 2012 – 79,691 miles
  • 2011 – 58,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,450 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & surrounding components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,450 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,450 miles
    Test number
    245094520612
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & surrounding components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail151,450 miles (+9,454)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,450 miles
    Test number
    106522734950
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror indicator lenz (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & surrounding components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass141,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,996 miles
    Test number
    867681800817
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail141,996 miles (+2,119)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,996 miles
    Test number
    864308101669
    • MajorNearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass139,877 miles (+5,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,877 miles
    Test number
    543417621713
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner and outer sills has corrosion full length
  6. Pass134,201 miles (+5,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,201 miles
    Test number
    383309378442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass128,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,437 miles
    Test number
    636068699814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,437 miles (+4,051)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,437 miles
    Test number
    207712521661
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  9. Pass124,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,386 miles
    Test number
    667206805565
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail124,386 miles (+2,904)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,386 miles
    Test number
    215845758742
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper Split (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass121,482 miles (+5,766)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,482 miles
    Test number
    442254381843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper Damaged - No Sharpe Edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass115,716 miles (+5,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,716 miles
    Test number
    707876101072
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass109,901 miles (+9,144)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,901 miles
    Test number
    584027764399
    • AdvisoryFront Both front wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass100,757 miles (+7,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    100,757 miles
    Test number
    198553363726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass93,095 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,095 miles
    Test number
    612604344114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,561 miles (-768,258)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,561 miles
    Test number
    646662614289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass858,819 miles (+779,128)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    858,819 miles
    Test number
    908372313251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,691 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,691 miles
    Test number
    537303022210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,220 miles (+17,909)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,220 miles
    Test number
    725574942117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,311 miles
    Test number
    905849681170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,311 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,311 miles
    Test number
    226599181135
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 VJE

Does LB08 VJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VJE is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VJE?
The MOT on LB08 VJE is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VJE done?
LB08 VJE was recorded at 151,450 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,488 miles a year.
Has LB08 VJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VJE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 VJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 VJE find?
LB08 VJE passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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