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Jaguar XJ

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 2,967 cc

P581 LLPMOT history

P581 LLP is a red petrol Jaguar XJ first used on 2 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,010 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P581 LLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XJ
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P581 LLP was last recorded at 146,010 miles on 25 Jan 2026, 557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,453 miles · 19 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
557 miles
Average per year
1,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,010 miles
  • 2025 – 145,453 miles
  • 2024 – 145,124 miles
  • 2023 – 145,124 miles
  • 2022 – 144,890 miles
  • 2021 – 144,427 miles
  • 2020 – 143,685 miles
  • 2019 – 142,437 miles
  • 2018 – 139,875 miles
  • 2017 – 139,128 miles
  • 2016 – 136,430 miles
  • 2015 – 134,257 miles
  • 2014 – 131,916 miles
  • 2013 – 130,583 miles
  • 2012 – 128,270 miles
  • 2011 – 127,335 miles
  • 2010 – 126,214 miles
  • 2009 – 123,075 miles
  • 2008 – 119,500 miles
  • 2007 – 115,250 miles
  • 2006 – 111,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,010 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,010 miles (+557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,010 miles
    Test number
    480216329128
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,453 miles (+329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,453 miles
    Test number
    478690252742
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,124 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,124 miles
    Test number
    463050849775
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under q panel wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust box repaired putty used

  4. Fail145,124 miles (+234)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,124 miles
    Test number
    907017574431
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under q panel wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r exhaust box repaired putty used

  5. Pass144,890 miles (+463)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,890 miles
    Test number
    401763069657
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass144,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,427 miles
    Test number
    166932553125
    • AdvisoryAll brake and fuel pipes and underside greased

  7. Fail144,427 miles (+742)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,427 miles
    Test number
    326769160684
    • MajorNearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake and fuel pipes and underside greased

  8. Pass143,685 miles (+1,248)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,685 miles
    Test number
    856429755171
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass142,437 miles (+2,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,437 miles
    Test number
    779359760911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole under body covered in heavy under seal

  10. Pass139,875 miles (+747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,875 miles
    Test number
    540642831294
    • AdvisoryCar has under seal applied

  11. Pass139,128 miles (+2,698)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,128 miles
    Test number
    480073643395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCar has under seal applied
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass136,430 miles (+2,173)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,430 miles
    Test number
    331995493082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCar has had under sealed applied
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses slightly deterioted
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded

  13. Pass134,257 miles (+9)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    134,257 miles
    Test number
    147047771262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to bulk (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four fitted (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded

  14. Fail134,248 miles (+2,332)8 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,248 miles
    Test number
    994546605480
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to bulk (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four fitted (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded

  15. Pass131,916 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    131,916 miles
    Test number
    688133954267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail131,914 miles (+1,331)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,914 miles
    Test number
    439998544241
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass130,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    130,583 miles
    Test number
    689523543229
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail130,583 miles (+2,313)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,583 miles
    Test number
    829513243234
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass128,270 miles (+935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,270 miles
    Test number
    766902542272
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass127,335 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,335 miles
    Test number
    407773141299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,214 miles (+3,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    126,214 miles
    Test number
    412734900231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  22. Pass123,075 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    123,075 miles
    Test number
    193214199124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass119,500 miles (+4,250)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    119,500 miles
    Test number
    432426998120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,250 miles (+4,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    115,250 miles
    Test number
    134455607256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass111,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    111,140 miles
    Test number
    662882106230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P581 LLP

Does P581 LLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P581 LLP is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P581 LLP?
The MOT on P581 LLP is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P581 LLP done?
P581 LLP was recorded at 146,010 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2026, an average of 1,787 miles a year.
Has P581 LLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P581 LLP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on P581 LLP 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 P581 LLP find?
P581 LLP passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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