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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

LD52 ZHTMOT history

LD52 ZHT is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

LD52 ZHT blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,374 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 ZHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 ZHT was last recorded at 82,374 miles on 28 May 2026, 2,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2007: 5,871 miles, lower than 18,364 miles on 17 May 2006.
  • 10 Jun 2019: 73,457 miles, lower than 73,945 miles on 24 May 2019.

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
79,955 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,419 miles
Average per year
3,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,374 miles
  • 2025 – 79,955 miles
  • 2024 – 79,717 miles
  • 2023 – 79,282 miles
  • 2022 – 76,806 miles
  • 2021 – 76,221 miles
  • 2020 – 75,672 miles
  • 2019 – 73,457 miles
  • 2018 – 72,044 miles
  • 2017 – 71,924 miles
  • 2016 – 71,222 miles
  • 2014 – 68,085 miles
  • 2013 – 66,333 miles
  • 2012 – 61,563 miles
  • 2011 – 61,208 miles
  • 2010 – 60,640 miles
  • 2009 – 59,814 miles
  • 2008 – 57,612 miles
  • 2007 – 5,871 miles
  • 2006 – 18,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,374 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear axle

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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,374 miles (+2,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,374 miles
    Test number
    519247735421
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear axle
  2. Pass79,955 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,955 miles
    Test number
    436584353449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,717 miles (+435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,717 miles
    Test number
    564378402357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,282 miles (+2,476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    105665347153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass76,806 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,806 miles
    Test number
    628286442404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,221 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,221 miles
    Test number
    437494819131
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear cross braces corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear driveshaft joints
  7. Fail76,221 miles (+549)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,221 miles
    Test number
    279610732883
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear cross braces corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear driveshaft joints
  8. Pass75,672 miles (+2,215)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    717589100024
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass73,457 miles (-488)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,457 miles
    Test number
    477442531696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,945 miles (+1,901)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,945 miles
    Test number
    701557814350
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass72,044 miles (+120)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,044 miles
    Test number
    197893108349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. And only just met the effort (3.7.B.6b)
  12. Pass71,924 miles (+702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,924 miles
    Test number
    187702673164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)
  13. Pass71,222 miles (+3,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,222 miles
    Test number
    478718887008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass68,085 miles (+1,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,085 miles
    Test number
    996902694198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
  15. Pass66,333 miles (+4,770)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,333 miles
    Test number
    627326883137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play up/down movement in steering wheel.
  16. Pass61,563 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,563 miles
    Test number
    779680832183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,208 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,208 miles
    Test number
    545799671137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,640 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    534490880100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,814 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,814 miles
    Test number
    261427449171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,612 miles (+51,741)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,612 miles
    Test number
    602707428196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,871 miles (-12,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    5,871 miles
    Test number
    111777237118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass18,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,364 miles
    Test number
    283797036436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 ZHT

Does LD52 ZHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 ZHT is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD52 ZHT?
The MOT on LD52 ZHT is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 ZHT done?
LD52 ZHT was recorded at 82,374 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 3,196 miles a year.
Has LD52 ZHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 ZHT has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LD52 ZHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD52 ZHT find?
LD52 ZHT passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; slight oil leak from rear axle.

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