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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,967 cc

LE53 HWAMOT history

LE53 HWA is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,592 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HWA was last recorded at 98,592 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 3,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,232 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,360 miles
Average per year
3,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,592 miles
  • 2025 – 95,232 miles
  • 2024 – 92,645 miles
  • 2023 – 90,600 miles
  • 2022 – 90,539 miles
  • 2019 – 85,997 miles
  • 2018 – 80,346 miles
  • 2017 – 74,530 miles
  • 2016 – 63,470 miles
  • 2015 – 56,316 miles
  • 2014 – 53,233 miles
  • 2013 – 51,230 miles
  • 2011 – 47,996 miles
  • 2010 – 45,530 miles
  • 2009 – 40,442 miles
  • 2008 – 35,135 miles
  • 2007 – 28,191 miles
  • 2006 – 23,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,592 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2 on outer edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,592 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,592 miles
    Test number
    655904884696
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2 on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail98,592 miles (+3,360)2 repaired4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,592 miles
    Test number
    129196506298
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2 on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass95,232 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,232 miles
    Test number
    830103915068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,645 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,645 miles
    Test number
    715567591376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,600 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,600 miles
    Test number
    665590468649
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail90,539 miles (+2,586)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,539 miles
    Test number
    182023573238
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass87,953 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,953 miles
    Test number
    924581610277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,997 miles (+5,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,997 miles
    Test number
    488968732294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,346 miles
    Test number
    942019682658
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail80,346 miles (+5,816)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,346 miles
    Test number
    589619567048
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,530 miles (+11,060)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,530 miles
    Test number
    230033071920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,470 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,470 miles
    Test number
    717512386091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,316 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,316 miles
    Test number
    624807760190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,314 miles (+3,081)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,314 miles
    Test number
    228718358462
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass53,233 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,233 miles
    Test number
    487936904033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,230 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,230 miles
    Test number
    887304413035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,996 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    466881041307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,530 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,530 miles
    Test number
    531038040321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,442 miles (+5,307)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,442 miles
    Test number
    113793249395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,135 miles (+6,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,135 miles
    Test number
    413871558408
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass28,191 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,191 miles
    Test number
    480017937412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,279 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,279 miles
    Test number
    100715836322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,253 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,253 miles
    Test number
    771704436353
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE53 HWA

Does LE53 HWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 HWA is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HWA?
The MOT on LE53 HWA is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 HWA done?
LE53 HWA was recorded at 98,592 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,919 miles a year.
Has LE53 HWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HWA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LE53 HWA 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 HWA find?
LE53 HWA passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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