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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,196 cc

LE53 GVRMOT history

LE53 GVR is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 50,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LE53 GVR blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,542 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 GVR
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
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 GVR was last recorded at 50,542 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,759 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
783 miles
Average per year
1,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,542 miles
  • 2025 – 49,759 miles
  • 2024 – 48,976 miles
  • 2023 – 48,755 miles
  • 2022 – 48,063 miles
  • 2021 – 47,800 miles
  • 2020 – 46,617 miles
  • 2019 – 45,378 miles
  • 2018 – 43,759 miles
  • 2017 – 41,320 miles
  • 2016 – 39,699 miles
  • 2015 – 36,122 miles
  • 2014 – 32,250 miles
  • 2013 – 30,830 miles
  • 2012 – 29,668 miles
  • 2011 – 27,968 miles
  • 2010 – 24,491 miles
  • 2008 – 19,090 miles
  • 2007 – 16,849 miles
  • 2006 – 13,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,542 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,542 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    953016090991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,759 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    49,759 miles
    Test number
    443859890534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,976 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,976 miles
    Test number
    813165199504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,755 miles (+692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    470451751031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass48,063 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    128655402379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,800 miles (+1,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,800 miles
    Test number
    501071920917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass46,617 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,617 miles
    Test number
    559607543031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,555 miles (+1,177)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,555 miles
    Test number
    804379758984
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass45,378 miles (+1,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,378 miles
    Test number
    549457026691
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass43,759 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,759 miles
    Test number
    200018914436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,320 miles (+1,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,320 miles
    Test number
    277397674370
    • AdvisoryOil cooler leak
  12. Pass39,699 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,699 miles
    Test number
    352641903634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,122 miles (+3,872)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,122 miles
    Test number
    635080615288
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass32,250 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,250 miles
    Test number
    856460104266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,830 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,830 miles
    Test number
    257374413239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,668 miles (+1,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,668 miles
    Test number
    457512852456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass27,968 miles (+3,477)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,968 miles
    Test number
    857883391246
    • NoteFront brake imbalance close to acceptable limit
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake discs pitted slightly
  18. Pass24,491 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,491 miles
    Test number
    700567960275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,090 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,090 miles
    Test number
    371417178230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,849 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,849 miles
    Test number
    604235877257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,188 miles
    Test number
    490522066280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 GVR

Does LE53 GVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 GVR is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 GVR?
The MOT on LE53 GVR is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 GVR done?
LE53 GVR was recorded at 50,542 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,907 miles a year.
Has LE53 GVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 GVR has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LE53 GVR 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 LE53 GVR find?
LE53 GVR passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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