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Jaguar XJ

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,239 cc

P39 LJBMOT history

P39 LJB is a blue petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,902 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P39 LJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,239 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P39 LJB was last recorded at 108,902 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,857 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,902 miles
  • 2024 – 108,857 miles
  • 2023 – 108,749 miles
  • 2022 – 107,935 miles
  • 2021 – 106,997 miles
  • 2020 – 106,994 miles
  • 2019 – 104,776 miles
  • 2018 – 103,545 miles
  • 2017 – 102,868 miles
  • 2016 – 102,546 miles
  • 2015 – 102,240 miles
  • 2014 – 101,981 miles
  • 2013 – 101,440 miles
  • 2012 – 100,765 miles
  • 2011 – 100,311 miles
  • 2010 – 99,579 miles
  • 2009 – 98,016 miles
  • 2008 – 97,222 miles
  • 2007 – 95,846 miles
  • 2006 – 90,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,902 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,902 miles (+45)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,902 miles
    Test number
    555837243835
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass108,857 miles (+108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,857 miles
    Test number
    429468754054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass108,749 miles (+26)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,749 miles
    Test number
    662609023310
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail108,723 miles (+788)4 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,723 miles
    Test number
    884808467487
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass107,935 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,935 miles
    Test number
    380024271144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail107,924 miles (+927)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,924 miles
    Test number
    785499040040
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass106,997 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,997 miles
    Test number
    302586441090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,994 miles (+2,218)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,994 miles
    Test number
    391812416771
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal covering testable items
  9. Pass104,776 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,776 miles
    Test number
    412359422260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,545 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    302382132701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,544 miles (+676)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,544 miles
    Test number
    315665905433
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass102,868 miles (+322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,868 miles
    Test number
    837623092161
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear suspension ujs
  13. Pass102,546 miles (+306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    931002989209
    • AdvisoryPlay in suspension ujs
  14. Pass102,240 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,240 miles
    Test number
    629144063034
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)
  15. Pass101,981 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,981 miles
    Test number
    607825994220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,440 miles (+675)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,440 miles
    Test number
    529201813337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f , o/s/f , o/s/r tyres badly perished
  17. Pass100,765 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,765 miles
    Test number
    279432522365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,761 miles (+450)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,761 miles
    Test number
    458610422374
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  19. Pass100,311 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,311 miles
    Test number
    267088591282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO\s\r and n\s\r ujs slight play
  20. Fail100,309 miles (+730)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,309 miles
    Test number
    405247591287
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO\s\r and n\s\r ujs slight play
  21. Pass99,579 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    99,579 miles
    Test number
    401879500385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,016 miles
    Test number
    424947209427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,016 miles (+794)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,016 miles
    Test number
    541386309342
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
  24. Pass97,222 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,222 miles
    Test number
    241894598279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,846 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    95,846 miles
    Test number
    473093127329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    90,365 miles
    Test number
    143622216377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

Questions about P39 LJB

Does P39 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P39 LJB is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P39 LJB?
The MOT on P39 LJB is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P39 LJB done?
P39 LJB was recorded at 108,902 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 971 miles a year.
Has P39 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P39 LJB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on P39 LJB 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 P39 LJB find?
P39 LJB passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

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