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Jaguar XJ

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

LR08 VPCMOT history

LR08 VPC is a green diesel Jaguar XJ first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LR08 VPC green Jaguar Xj – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar Xj, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
173,325 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VPC was last recorded at 173,325 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,325 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,325 miles
  • 2025 – 173,325 miles
  • 2024 – 172,306 miles
  • 2023 – 170,528 miles
  • 2022 – 168,894 miles
  • 2021 – 167,834 miles
  • 2020 – 166,465 miles
  • 2019 – 164,105 miles
  • 2018 – 151,451 miles
  • 2017 – 140,949 miles
  • 2014 – 133,125 miles
  • 2013 – 109,900 miles
  • 2012 – 84,249 miles
  • 2011 – 57,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,325 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,325 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    173,325 miles
    Test number
    834928060574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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))

  2. Fail173,325 miles1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,325 miles
    Test number
    295552360852
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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))

  3. Fail173,325 miles (+1,019)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,325 miles
    Test number
    478523700392
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass172,306 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,306 miles
    Test number
    851184274712
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on but pre 2012 so not a testable item

  5. Fail172,306 miles (+1,778)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,306 miles
    Test number
    393655488463
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catches siezed (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp incorrect colour also flikering (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on but pre 2012 so not a testable item

  6. Pass170,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,528 miles
    Test number
    669657196065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail170,528 miles (+1,634)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,528 miles
    Test number
    419834848290
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass168,894 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,894 miles
    Test number
    888963347873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail168,890 miles (+1,056)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,890 miles
    Test number
    712151038493
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass167,834 miles (+1,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,834 miles
    Test number
    592041658190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack arm (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass166,465 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,465 miles
    Test number
    906381633168
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail166,465 miles (+2,360)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,465 miles
    Test number
    510618692006
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wiring to brake pads chafed of under tray (4.11 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass164,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,105 miles
    Test number
    295920972791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  14. Fail164,103 miles (+12,652)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,103 miles
    Test number
    488201604542
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing area (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41 41 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  15. Pass151,451 miles (+10,502)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    151,451 miles
    Test number
    512577608670
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm inner bushes slight play at wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass140,949 miles (+7,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    140,949 miles
    Test number
    946182280857
    • AdvisorySlight play rear lower suspension arms

  17. Fail133,125 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,125 miles
    Test number
    206920414347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass133,125 miles (+23,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    133,125 miles
    Test number
    686420614348
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass109,900 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,900 miles
    Test number
    675034303319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail109,900 miles (+186)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,900 miles
    Test number
    907824103323
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail109,714 miles (+25,465)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,714 miles
    Test number
    817421603310
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner wall damaged (tyre has been run flat)
    • NoteUneven wear n/s/f tyre

  22. Pass84,249 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,249 miles
    Test number
    626238892220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,238 miles (+27,185)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,238 miles
    Test number
    127707492252
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass57,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,053 miles
    Test number
    465559281148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VPC

Does LR08 VPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VPC is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VPC?
The MOT on LR08 VPC is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VPC done?
LR08 VPC was recorded at 173,325 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,975 miles a year.
Has LR08 VPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VPC has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 VPC 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 LR08 VPC find?
LR08 VPC passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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