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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,996 cc

LB51 EBKMOT history

LB51 EBK is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 15 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,578 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 EBK was last recorded at 77,578 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2016: 69,087 miles, lower than 81,741 miles on 28 Apr 2014.

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
76,389 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,578 miles
  • 2025 – 76,389 miles
  • 2024 – 76,170 miles
  • 2023 – 75,363 miles
  • 2022 – 74,274 miles
  • 2021 – 73,654 miles
  • 2020 – 71,353 miles
  • 2019 – 71,268 miles
  • 2018 – 71,262 miles
  • 2017 – 69,982 miles
  • 2016 – 69,087 miles
  • 2014 – 81,741 miles
  • 2013 – 80,903 miles
  • 2012 – 77,212 miles
  • 2011 – 74,246 miles
  • 2010 – 72,460 miles
  • 2009 – 69,432 miles
  • 2008 – 65,564 miles
  • 2007 – 61,266 miles
  • 2006 – 59,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,578 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust system rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,578 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    250514816929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,389 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    816471857104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,170 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,170 miles
    Test number
    678057971332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,363 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,363 miles
    Test number
    652707996607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,274 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,274 miles
    Test number
    997437925818
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,270 miles (+616)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,270 miles
    Test number
    130422758901
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass73,654 miles (+2,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,654 miles
    Test number
    185371023015
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass71,353 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,353 miles
    Test number
    315922077659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,268 miles (+6)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,268 miles
    Test number
    994837494119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened support mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened support mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre slightly perished and worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn unevenly
    • AdvisorySlight movement n/s o/s rear inner half shaft joints
    • AdvisoryUnable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal

  10. Fail71,262 miles (+1,280)5 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    566161088878
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn uneven
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryUnable to check underside fully due to underseal

  11. Pass69,982 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,982 miles
    Test number
    365135994032
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main metal brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and mounting brackets corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front and n/s rear floor panels rusty
    • AdvisorySurface rust n/s o/s front and rear shock absorbers

  12. Fail69,976 miles (+3)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,976 miles
    Test number
    301191374285
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main metal brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and mounting brackets corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front and n/s rear floor panels rusty
    • AdvisorySurface rust n/s o/s front and rear shock absorbers

  13. Fail69,973 miles (+886)8 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,973 miles
    Test number
    957894927426
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link lower bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll floor panels rusty
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspention components rusty
    • AdvisoryAll front suspention components rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  14. Pass69,087 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,087 miles
    Test number
    422755241242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Fail69,087 miles (-12,654)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,087 miles
    Test number
    636104621409
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Pass81,741 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    286518614494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,903 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,903 miles
    Test number
    815985203197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,212 miles (+2,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,212 miles
    Test number
    685231112191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  19. Pass74,246 miles (+1,786)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,246 miles
    Test number
    299536711427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass72,460 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,460 miles
    Test number
    674595800194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,432 miles
    Test number
    794179419191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,432 miles (+3,868)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,432 miles
    Test number
    901599819197
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass65,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,564 miles
    Test number
    112871628116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,564 miles (+4,298)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,564 miles
    Test number
    264910428130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass61,266 miles (+1,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,266 miles
    Test number
    640756517148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass59,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,960 miles
    Test number
    924937316170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about LB51 EBK

Does LB51 EBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 EBK is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EBK?
The MOT on LB51 EBK is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 EBK done?
LB51 EBK was recorded at 77,578 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 861 miles a year.
Has LB51 EBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EBK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 EBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 EBK find?
LB51 EBK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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