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Jaguar XJ

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,967 cc

LL53 UCAMOT history

LL53 UCA is a grey petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,503 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UCA was last recorded at 77,503 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,976 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,527 miles
Average per year
3,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,503 miles
  • 2024 – 74,976 miles
  • 2023 – 73,537 miles
  • 2022 – 69,654 miles
  • 2021 – 69,008 miles
  • 2020 – 68,415 miles
  • 2019 – 67,432 miles
  • 2018 – 66,070 miles
  • 2017 – 64,567 miles
  • 2016 – 62,206 miles
  • 2015 – 58,411 miles
  • 2014 – 54,678 miles
  • 2013 – 50,459 miles
  • 2012 – 46,193 miles
  • 2011 – 42,072 miles
  • 2010 – 37,646 miles
  • 2009 – 33,447 miles
  • 2008 – 28,157 miles
  • 2007 – 24,047 miles
  • 2006 – 18,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,503 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,503 miles (+2,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,503 miles
    Test number
    983432817229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,976 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,976 miles
    Test number
    441830797061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail74,967 miles (+1,430)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,967 miles
    Test number
    483127621273
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,537 miles (+3,883)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,537 miles
    Test number
    166076832818
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,654 miles (+646)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,654 miles
    Test number
    892929287015
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp missing

  6. Pass69,008 miles (+593)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,008 miles
    Test number
    380564285863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe corroded

  7. Pass68,415 miles (+983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,415 miles
    Test number
    120709474969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking

  8. Pass67,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,432 miles
    Test number
    241995609191
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail67,432 miles (+1,362)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,432 miles
    Test number
    451596423524
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,070 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,070 miles
    Test number
    507887137802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,567 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    773094434151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,206 miles
    Test number
    309957624632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail62,206 miles (+3,795)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,206 miles
    Test number
    854214824323
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass58,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,411 miles
    Test number
    885208324837
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail58,411 miles (+3,733)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,411 miles
    Test number
    673146723317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass54,678 miles (+4,219)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    888880604350
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass50,459 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,459 miles
    Test number
    345195493254
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s front wiper deteriorated
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cut outside

  18. Fail50,459 miles (+4,266)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,459 miles
    Test number
    807325993299
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s front wiper deteriorated
    • NoteN/s rear tyre cut outside

  19. Pass46,193 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,193 miles
    Test number
    649979392297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,072 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,072 miles
    Test number
    935864691254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCut to nearside front tyre wall

  21. Fail42,067 miles (+4,421)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,067 miles
    Test number
    376274391242
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCut to nearside front tyre wall

  22. Pass37,646 miles (+4,199)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,646 miles
    Test number
    513945090257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split
    • NoteVery small lump starting to develope on off-side front tyre- outer sidewall

  23. Pass33,447 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,447 miles
    Test number
    744589699234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,157 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,157 miles
    Test number
    392767478263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,047 miles (+5,069)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,047 miles
    Test number
    503151287284
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer wall is cut

  26. Pass18,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,978 miles
    Test number
    174799276228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UCA

Does LL53 UCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 UCA is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UCA?
The MOT on LL53 UCA is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 UCA done?
LL53 UCA was recorded at 77,503 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,065 miles a year.
Has LL53 UCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UCA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LL53 UCA 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 LL53 UCA find?
LL53 UCA passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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