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Jaguar XK8

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,196 cc

LT52 EVJMOT history

LT52 EVJ is a blue petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 174,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

LT52 EVJ blue Jaguar XK8 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jaguar XK8, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
174,080 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,196 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EVJ was last recorded at 174,080 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 3,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,417 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,663 miles
Average per year
7,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,080 miles
  • 2024 – 170,417 miles
  • 2023 – 165,022 miles
  • 2022 – 159,259 miles
  • 2021 – 153,303 miles
  • 2020 – 148,817 miles
  • 2019 – 138,238 miles
  • 2018 – 128,095 miles
  • 2017 – 120,099 miles
  • 2016 – 113,788 miles
  • 2015 – 106,951 miles
  • 2014 – 100,825 miles
  • 2013 – 93,862 miles
  • 2012 – 85,542 miles
  • 2011 – 76,936 miles
  • 2010 – 67,930 miles
  • 2009 – 58,790 miles
  • 2008 – 45,745 miles
  • 2007 – 33,087 miles
  • 2006 – 29,815 miles
  • 2005 – 22,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,080 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnderseal Applied to Whole Under Carriage

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Whole underside completely covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,080 miles
    Test number
    878077130320
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal Applied to Whole Under Carriage

  2. Fail174,080 miles (+3,663)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,080 miles
    Test number
    513358053531
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal Applied to Whole Under Carriage

  3. Pass170,417 miles (+287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,417 miles
    Test number
    375454618713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole underside completely covered in underseal

  4. Fail170,130 miles (+5,108)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,130 miles
    Test number
    846534095286
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole underside completely covered in underseal

  5. Pass165,022 miles (+5,763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,022 miles
    Test number
    241213138869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Oil Cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle completely covered in underseal

  6. Pass159,259 miles (+5,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,259 miles
    Test number
    280377865110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass153,303 miles (+4,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,303 miles
    Test number
    712178140731
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass148,817 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,817 miles
    Test number
    307005257090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Fail148,714 miles (+10,476)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,714 miles
    Test number
    619960632167
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass138,238 miles (+10,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,238 miles
    Test number
    298726857442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Pass128,095 miles (+7,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,095 miles
    Test number
    436251883440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

  12. Pass120,099 miles (+6,311)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,099 miles
    Test number
    723573991552
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, slight movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight cracking
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  13. Pass113,788 miles (+6,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,788 miles
    Test number
    593067359669
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front of engine

  14. Pass106,951 miles (+6,126)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,951 miles
    Test number
    685061315180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished in tread
    • NoteSlight oil leak from front of engine

  15. Pass100,825 miles (+250)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,825 miles
    Test number
    499821314131
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil cooler leaking
    • NoteUnderside coverd in underseal

  16. Fail100,575 miles (+6,713)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,575 miles
    Test number
    236359594042
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil cooler leaking
    • NoteUnderside coverd in underseal

  17. Pass93,862 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,862 miles
    Test number
    165354193463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail93,839 miles (+8,297)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,839 miles
    Test number
    197693193026
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass85,542 miles (+8,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,542 miles
    Test number
    556842302164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass76,936 miles (+293)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    408720441196
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f=o/s/r brake discs corroded

  21. Fail76,643 miles (+8,713)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,643 miles
    Test number
    276087911148
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f=o/s/r brake discs pitted

  22. Pass67,930 miles (+9,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    440104600113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass58,790 miles (+13,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    721823739121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass45,745 miles (+12,658)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,745 miles
    Test number
    604581148139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,087 miles
    Test number
    711595847144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,087 miles (+3,272)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,087 miles
    Test number
    310354747138
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  27. Pass29,815 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,815 miles
    Test number
    460935326488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,805 miles (+7,788)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,805 miles
    Test number
    614774026351
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass22,017 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    22,017 miles
    Test number
    534523035307
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres close to wear bar limits

Questions about LT52 EVJ

Does LT52 EVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 EVJ expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EVJ?
The MOT on LT52 EVJ expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 EVJ done?
LT52 EVJ was recorded at 174,080 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 7,664 miles a year.
Has LT52 EVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EVJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LT52 EVJ 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 LT52 EVJ find?
LT52 EVJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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