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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

LB51 NPVMOT history

LB51 NPV is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 12 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,149 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 NPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 NPV was last recorded at 147,149 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,360 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,789 miles
Average per year
5,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,149 miles
  • 2024 – 144,360 miles
  • 2022 – 138,237 miles
  • 2021 – 135,155 miles
  • 2020 – 133,317 miles
  • 2019 – 129,167 miles
  • 2018 – 122,746 miles
  • 2017 – 118,672 miles
  • 2016 – 114,542 miles
  • 2015 – 109,515 miles
  • 2014 – 104,225 miles
  • 2013 – 99,099 miles
  • 2012 – 94,265 miles
  • 2011 – 88,945 miles
  • 2010 – 83,280 miles
  • 2009 – 78,309 miles
  • 2008 – 72,803 miles
  • 2007 – 63,213 miles
  • 2006 – 50,149 miles
  • 2005 – 39,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,149 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Universal joint has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,149 miles (+2,789)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,149 miles
    Test number
    454560957371
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Universal joint has slight play
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,360 miles
    Test number
    806233427171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear universal joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail144,360 miles (+3,512)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,360 miles
    Test number
    857254355996
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear universal joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass140,848 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,848 miles
    Test number
    418054034115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,237 miles (+3,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,237 miles
    Test number
    436716696835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass135,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,155 miles
    Test number
    973709959174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,155 miles (+1,838)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,155 miles
    Test number
    973679959071
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass133,317 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,317 miles
    Test number
    770160581177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,167 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,167 miles
    Test number
    719221532675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,746 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,746 miles
    Test number
    430364376989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,672 miles (+4,130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    797643968919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,542 miles
    Test number
    829004839977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,542 miles (+5,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,542 miles
    Test number
    800299605492
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass109,515 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,515 miles
    Test number
    763079866512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,225 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,225 miles
    Test number
    479254604405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail104,225 miles (+5,126)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,225 miles
    Test number
    279162404346
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass99,099 miles (+4,834)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,099 miles
    Test number
    409623923466
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass94,265 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,265 miles
    Test number
    106863412388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,945 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    406920021424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,280 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,280 miles
    Test number
    542403720393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,309 miles (+5,506)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,309 miles
    Test number
    903482929396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,803 miles
    Test number
    683176218354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,803 miles (+9,590)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,803 miles
    Test number
    173496418344
    • 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)

  24. Pass63,213 miles (+13,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    641187527344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass50,149 miles (+10,895)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,149 miles
    Test number
    120714006380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    39,254 miles
    Test number
    390482415325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 NPV

Does LB51 NPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 NPV is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 NPV?
The MOT on LB51 NPV is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 NPV done?
LB51 NPV was recorded at 147,149 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,352 miles a year.
Has LB51 NPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 NPV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 NPV 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 NPV find?
LB51 NPV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear, and 5 more.

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