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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,995 cc

LB51 EBJMOT history

LB51 EBJ is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 22 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,724 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 EBJ was last recorded at 97,724 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,660 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
2,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,724 miles
  • 2025 – 97,660 miles
  • 2022 – 97,150 miles
  • 2021 – 94,183 miles
  • 2020 – 92,997 miles
  • 2019 – 90,791 miles
  • 2018 – 86,566 miles
  • 2017 – 84,801 miles
  • 2016 – 82,763 miles
  • 2015 – 78,878 miles
  • 2014 – 78,057 miles
  • 2013 – 75,822 miles
  • 2011 – 69,140 miles
  • 2009 – 57,568 miles
  • 2008 – 50,624 miles
  • 2006 – 43,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,724 miles
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to underseal

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.

  • Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,724 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,724 miles
    Test number
    957256121901
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to underseal

  2. Fail97,660 miles (+510)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    351940987217
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body filler used on previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass97,150 miles (+5)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,150 miles
    Test number
    601264490228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail97,145 miles (+2,962)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    552470161577
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,183 miles (+1,186)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,183 miles
    Test number
    732617726670
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember / radiator support
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody covered in sealant
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wuishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn cv joints worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn cv joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,997 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    998029571525
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills covered in sealant
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn drive shaft pinions worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn drive shaft pinions worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member rusty but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed

  7. Fail92,996 miles (+2,205)2 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,996 miles
    Test number
    757730952100
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front on cross member (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills covered in sealant
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn drive shaft pinions worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn drive shaft pinions worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member rusty but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed

  8. Pass90,791 miles (+4,225)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    987706410525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under silled
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support brace corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass86,566 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    693356439729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed

  10. Fail86,564 miles (+1,763)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,564 miles
    Test number
    582491164288
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under sealed

  11. Pass84,801 miles (+2,038)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,801 miles
    Test number
    128961875614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily under silled

  12. Pass82,763 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,763 miles
    Test number
    377189798890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,878 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,878 miles
    Test number
    235904865004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,057 miles (+2,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    487857454088
    • NoteUnable to inspect brake pipes fully due to underseal

  15. Pass75,822 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    687096163091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    687325081275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,140 miles (+2,241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    378055681434
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  18. Pass66,899 miles (+9,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,899 miles
    Test number
    517045621179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,568 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,568 miles
    Test number
    360093499456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,516 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,516 miles
    Test number
    882381839141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,624 miles (+7,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,624 miles
    Test number
    642309128133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass43,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,346 miles
    Test number
    402634606485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 EBJ

Does LB51 EBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 EBJ is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EBJ?
The MOT on LB51 EBJ is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 EBJ done?
LB51 EBJ was recorded at 97,724 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 2,797 miles a year.
Has LB51 EBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EBJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 EBJ 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 LB51 EBJ find?
LB51 EBJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: unable to fully inspect due to underseal.

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