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Jaguar XJ

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,967 cc

LR03 VNPMOT history

LR03 VNP is a black petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 175,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
175,474 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 VNP was last recorded at 175,474 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,279 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,195 miles
Average per year
6,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,474 miles
  • 2025 – 173,279 miles
  • 2024 – 170,854 miles
  • 2023 – 168,826 miles
  • 2022 – 166,119 miles
  • 2021 – 163,477 miles
  • 2020 – 161,764 miles
  • 2019 – 156,900 miles
  • 2018 – 148,335 miles
  • 2017 – 141,268 miles
  • 2016 – 134,173 miles
  • 2015 – 128,320 miles
  • 2014 – 119,328 miles
  • 2013 – 109,716 miles
  • 2012 – 100,096 miles
  • 2011 – 90,987 miles
  • 2010 – 82,181 miles
  • 2009 – 70,468 miles
  • 2008 – 60,753 miles
  • 2007 – 52,097 miles
  • 2006 – 40,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • Advisory1. SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN 2. NSR NO PLATE BULB INOP 3. SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF AND OSR WHEEL BEARINGS

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Both front brake discs corroded and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Full under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    175,474 miles
    Test number
    280295499798
    • Advisory1. SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN 2. NSR NO PLATE BULB INOP 3. SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF AND OSR WHEEL BEARINGS

  2. Fail175,474 miles (+2,195)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,474 miles
    Test number
    653354867487
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Advisory1. SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN 2. NSR NO PLATE BULB INOP 3. SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF AND OSR WHEEL BEARINGS

  3. Pass173,279 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    173,279 miles
    Test number
    802504656839
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Fail173,277 miles (+2,423)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,277 miles
    Test number
    244492289927
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass170,854 miles (+2,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    170,854 miles
    Test number
    246854429282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill and under tray fitted

  6. Pass168,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    168,826 miles
    Test number
    366033881549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail168,826 miles (+2,707)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,826 miles
    Test number
    257871903376
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass166,119 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,119 miles
    Test number
    660095379780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    163,477 miles
    Test number
    417051794105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail163,477 miles (+1,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,477 miles
    Test number
    995121441402
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass161,764 miles (+4,864)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,764 miles
    Test number
    121630601280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass156,900 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,900 miles
    Test number
    639035013172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Fail156,900 miles (+8,565)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,900 miles
    Test number
    156312606572
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  14. Pass148,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,335 miles
    Test number
    780206624960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail148,335 miles (+7,067)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,335 miles
    Test number
    767745388146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  16. Pass141,268 miles (+7,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    141,268 miles
    Test number
    168055508987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass134,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,173 miles
    Test number
    300414121884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,173 miles (+5,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,173 miles
    Test number
    588978753712
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass128,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,320 miles
    Test number
    780946376750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail128,320 miles (+8,992)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,320 miles
    Test number
    695775013876
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass119,328 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,328 miles
    Test number
    295034044209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail119,327 miles (+9,611)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,327 miles
    Test number
    446121744241
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass109,716 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    109,716 miles
    Test number
    495978793137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre side walls starting to perish

  24. Fail109,716 miles (+9,620)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,716 miles
    Test number
    479878793125
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre side walls starting to perish

  25. Pass100,096 miles (+9,109)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,096 miles
    Test number
    327718182146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass90,987 miles (+8,806)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,987 miles
    Test number
    448276181140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    284957790456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail82,181 miles (+11,713)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    281307990188
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass70,468 miles (+9,715)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,468 miles
    Test number
    223370299445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass60,753 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,753 miles
    Test number
    461489098197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail60,748 miles (+8,651)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,748 miles
    Test number
    914448298191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box creased

  32. Pass52,097 miles (+11,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,097 miles
    Test number
    713650707286
    • NotePlease note:- †All tyres are starting to wear low.

  33. Pass40,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,604 miles
    Test number
    162890606260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 VNP

Does LR03 VNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 VNP is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VNP?
The MOT on LR03 VNP is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 VNP done?
LR03 VNP was recorded at 175,474 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,702 miles a year.
Has LR03 VNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VNP has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 VNP 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 LR03 VNP find?
LR03 VNP passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: 1. small chip in screen 2. nsr no plate bulb inop 3. slight play in nsf and osr wheel bearings.

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